The recording input device in the Device Toolbar needs to be set for “Stereo Mix”.
If you don’t have that option, what options do you have?
Sometimes “Stereo Mix” is called something else such as “What U Hear”, but some sound cards just don’t have the option to record sounds that are playing on the computer.
Primary Sound Capture Driver
Realtek HD Audio Input: Front Mic
Realtek HD Audio Input: Line Volume
Realtek HD Audio Input: Mic Volume
Realtek HD Audio Input: Stereo Mix
Which of these do you believe would be the best choice?
I reset to “Stereo Mix” but the problem of no recording capability remains. I have used Aud. to record before on this computer but the program is not working this time. Can someone give me further suggestions or a troubleshooting procedure. I tried Windows built-in recorder but it would not record either. I tried another recording program but this program would not record. I checked Windows Help under sound recording but everything looks normal.
The problem was not with Audacity, the problem was a setting in Win XP.
Here is how to solve this problem if you encounter the problem.
For XP users:
Open “Control Panel”
Double-click the “Sounds and Audio Devices” icon
Click the “Audio” tab
Under “Sound Recording”, hit the “Volume…” button. The “Recording Control” window should pop up.
In the Recording Control window, hit Options, then Properties in the menu bar. 6. Under “Show the following volume controls” make sure “Stereo Mix” is checked.
Close the Properties window, then make sure “Select” under “Stereo Mix” is checked.