Audacity Forum

I'm not on Linux. For my need, the computer would indeed be dedicated to the sound surveillance operation. Would continuous recording over 24 hours not create enormous file? I could cut 5 minute samples from a large file using the timeline, I suppose.

I am trying to find a feature which allows me to register ambient noise during the same 5 minutes every hour for 24 hours, leaving the microphone and its ampli connected permanently. Is this doable with the current timer features? If so, I haven't found how!
Thanks for this great software.