More Recording Questions Please

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 14 Oct 2015 3:46 pm

Hello All;
I am using a regular desktop computer running Win10..
I want to record some songs off of the internet radio programs that are on the internet -
then burn them onto a CD so I can play along with them..
I would like to keep this as simple as possible because ( we all know ) these computer things
can give a guy a big headache unless you specialize in computer programming which I do NOT..
If you wanted to do what I outlined above as simple as possible how would you do it..
What program do I need to do this?? I would think there is one available - maybe free or reasonably priced?
Let me know what you would recommend please.
Thanks in advanced.
Ron

Mods: If this needs to be in the computer section please move it or let me know...Thanks ..Ron

Bryan Daste · Post by **Bryan Daste** » 14 Oct 2015 5:32 pm

Look for "Stream recorder" on your favorite search engine. Or, even better, write down the names of the songs and buy them on iTunes. You'll get a much better quality recording that way.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 14 Oct 2015 7:05 pm

Thank You Bryan.

Anyone else have any other suggestions?
Ron

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Oct 2015 2:21 am

You have to have "Stereo Mix" and have it set as the default recording device to be able to record audio from the internet.

The free Audacity recording program is all you need, other than the Stereo Mix.

Most PC sound systems have the Stereo Mix (SoundBlaster calls it "What You Hear") however it may not be enabled. Check the Control Panel/Hardware and Sound and finally the Sound Panel Recording section.

Here is what it looks like

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Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 15 Oct 2015 4:47 am

Hello Jack;
Thank You for showing the screenshot & telling me about this..When I show my recording devices on my
computer ( like your screenshot ) mine only shows the 1st 2 items..It does not show the stereo mix at all ??
Why would that be ??
Ron

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Oct 2015 8:05 am

In the Recording screen, RIGHT click in a blank area and then Click to Show disconnected and Disabled devices. If you have Stereo Mix it will now show up and you can enabled it and make it the default recording device.

What OS do you have and what sound device?

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 15 Oct 2015 11:07 am

Hello Jack;
You are good my friend..
I was able to see & turn on the stereo mix now.

I have Win 10 Home for OS
Sound Device = NVIDIA High Definition Audio

Does that sound right??
Ron

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Oct 2015 11:51 am

NVIDIA is for HDMI audio, not the PC audio.

The PC audio could be Realtek, Conexant, IDT, etc.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 15 Oct 2015 12:07 pm

OK then it has to be Realtek since that is listed.

Would you have a different suggestion for a recording software to do what I want to do?
Thanks .... Ron

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 15 Oct 2015 3:53 pm

The free Audacity does not have too much of a learning curve. You record the song, save it as a wav file on your hard drive. Then create the "Audio" CD and not an MP3.

What CD burning program do you have? If you don't have one the free CDBurnerXP will work.

Audacity

CDBurnerXP

Be alert with downloads. Many have garbage and if you don't uncheck it you could install something you don't want.

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 15 Oct 2015 4:53 pm

Will do Jack & THANK YOU for all of your help with this... Ron