cannot record directly on surface pro 2 system [SOLVED]

Audacity 3 Help Forum Windows
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Audacity 2.0.1 for
windows 8.1
Microsoft Surface Pro 2

I am trying to record sound streamed from a web-site.

I am unable to record any sound unless the web-site sound plays over the speakers and is picked up by the microphone.

I want to be able to directly record the sound. If I turn off the microphone using control panel no sound is recorded.

I am able to do this on my desktop systems running xp and 7 using audacity 2.0.1 but have no success with the surface pro 2.

any assistance will be greatefully appreciated.

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Have you tried using WASAPI as described here in the manual: http://manual.audacityteam.org/o/man/tutorial_recording_computer_playback_on_windows.html

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Bingo!!! Right on the money. Even though the link given did not correctly name the options on the devices and input boxes I was successful with my first try. Thank you for your kind and quick response.

Sam (Jim)

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It can’t possibly do that, given the variety of device names :wink: Glad you can record now.

And I strongly recommend updating to the latest Audacity 2.0.5: Audacity ® | Download for Windows .


Gale