Audacity Forum

... a look at the drop-down menu near the Meters. Is 'Stereo Mix' (or 'What U Hear' or 'Wav Out', etc) listed? That's the source you want. If it's not, ... source). Here's a wiki page on it, XP help is listed just after the Vista section: http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php?title=Mixer_Toolbar_Issues#Using_the_Control_Panel

... on this page: http://audacityteam.org/wiki/index.php?title=Windows_Vista_OS#Control_Panel_issues I'll copy/paste the relevant info: HELP WITH RECORDING COMPUTER PLAYBACK OR STREAMING AUDIO There is often confusion over what source to use for recording ...

I've got installed sound driver that was on the MoBo CD in "vista" directory - must be ok. In settings there is only microphone, but I need "What U Hear".

You'll have to set up your soundcard to monitor the input. I have never used Vista, but the first thing to do (from what I hear) is to update the soundcard drivers. Apparently the default drivers are crap. After that, you'll have to look in the Control Panel. ...

I have WaveOutMix selected as my recording device (the What U Hear equivalent) because that's my only option besides Microphone. And whenever I select Microphone, the only sound I get when I record is loud, high-pitched, blood-curdling distortion. I've ...

You've got the wrong input selected. You should have Mic In or Line In selected. You've probably got it set to Stereo Mix (or What U Hear, etc.).