How to Use Windows Voice Recorder for Audio Recording

The Windows Voice Recorder app is a convenient tool for capturing audio recordings on your Windows computer. Whether you need to record interviews, meetings, or personal notes, this guide will walk you through the steps to use Windows Voice Recorder effectively.

Prerequisites

• A computer running Windows 10 or later.
• A microphone connected to your computer (internal or external).

Step 1: Accessing the Voice Recorder App

1. Click on the Start menu at the bottom left corner of your screen.
2. Scroll down and locate the Voice Recorder app from the list of installed apps. If you can't find it, type "Voice Recorder" in the search bar next to the Start menu, and select it from the search results.

Step 2: Recording an Audio Clip

1. Launch the Voice Recorder app by clicking on its icon.
2. To start recording, click on the Record button (red circle) at the bottom of the app window. You will see a timer indicating the length of the recording.
3. Speak clearly into your microphone to capture the desired audio. The sound waves on the screen will visually represent the input level.
4. To pause the recording at any point, click the Pause button (two vertical lines) next to the Record button.
5. To resume the recording after pausing, click the Record button again.
6. To stop the recording, click the Stop button (square) next to the Record button.
7. Your completed recording will be automatically saved with a generic name (e.g., "Recording 1") in the Recordings folder by default.

Step 3: Managing and Editing Recordings

1. Open the Voice Recorder app.
2. To access your recorded clips, click on the Menu button (three horizontal lines) at the top left corner of the app window.
3. Click on Open folder to navigate to the Recordings folder, where all your recorded audio clips are stored.
4. From the Recordings folder, you can rename, delete, or share your recordings as needed.
5. To rename a recording, right-click on the file, select Rename, and enter the new name.
6. To delete a recording, right-click on the file, select Delete, and confirm the action.
7. To share a recording via email or other applications, right-click on the file, select Share, and choose your preferred method.

Step 4: Adjusting Settings

1. Launch the Voice Recorder app.
2. Click on the Menu button at the top left corner of the app window.
3. Select Settings from the menu.
4. In the Settings window, you can adjust various options such as:
   • Audio quality: Choose between high, medium, or low quality for your recordings.
   • File location: Change the default folder where your recordings are saved.
   • File naming: Set a specific naming pattern for your recordings.
5. After making any desired changes, close the Settings window to apply the new configurations.

Congrats! You now have a solid understanding of how to use the Windows Voice Recorder app for audio recording. Whether it's capturing important meetings, personal memos, or interviews, this handy tool will assist you in effortlessly creating and managing audio recordings on your Windows computer.