Select your speakers or headphones
If you listen through USB headphones, select that playback device in the recorder. If the sound is playing through headphones, selecting the laptop speakers may record silence. Play some audio and check that the recorder meter moves before starting a long recording.
A playback recording may include notification sounds and other applications using the same output. Close unnecessary sound sources and make a short test. Select microphone capture only when you also want your own voice; it is not needed to record computer playback.
Choose what to record
Record only material you are allowed to retain. For your own webinar, demonstration or permitted stream, decide whether you need the whole session or one passage. Leave a small buffer around the useful content and remove that extra time in the editor afterwards. This avoids trying to hit the exact start while two applications are running.
Step-By-Step Instructions
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Open the recorder
In Power Sound Editor Free, open Tools → Record. Choose the system audio source and the correct playback device.
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Make a test recording
Play the source, confirm that the meter responds, and capture a brief test. Listen to that test for missing channels or interruptions.
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Start recording
Start a fresh recording for the session. Stop when the required material has finished; the recording then loads into the editor.
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Trim and save the audio
Remove unwanted lead-in and trailing time, then use Convert / Export to save an audio copy in the format you need.
Common Questions
Why is the recording silent?
Check the selected output device, whether the source is actually playing, and whether that source permits capture. Try the same device you hear through.
Do I need to turn on the microphone?
No. System audio and microphone are separate recorder choices. Enable the microphone when you want to include your voice.