I have read innumerable posts on recording off the Web - not only via audacity but from “free” & “pay for” sound recording software
All those related to using Audacity - none took account of the fact that in addition to the sound device on the motherboard board, I have an additional sound card - SB extreme - (There are Many!!)
And … that “I dont have” access to “Stereo Mix” or whatever …
And… that I have multiple record & playback devices (seen Via Control Panel/Sound) …S/PDIF’s, Logitec Wireless Earphones/Mics , SB X Fi Xtreme, High Def Audio Devices, Speakers, Micrphones blah! blah! - Sheesh !!
I am not a big techie but I have a reasonable brain - but as I say none of the suggested ways worked for me (or I am just plain dumb … DOH!).
I had always thought that the most obvious way was to get the incoming sound (speaker) diverted to a line in which could be used for the recording device - but could not make sense of the various options shown in the Sound Device Window (ref Above)
So step 1… Link the speaker port (Green) with a cable 3.5mm both ends to input line (blue) on the mother board - see back of computer. Don’t confuse with added sound cards!!
Step 2 … disable (you can allways re-enable them) all devices relative to S/PDIF’s, Logitec Wireless Earphones/Mics , SB X Fi Xtreme (or what ever add on card you have) …
If all else fails, [u]Total Recorder[/u] ($18 USD & up) comes with it’s own virtual driver and it has a reputation of “just working”. (I don’t own Total Recorder).
All those related to using Audacity - none took account of the fact that in addition to the sound device on the motherboard board, I have an additional sound card - SB extreme - (There are Many!!)
First, select your device (SoundBlaster or Motherboard, etc.), then select the appropriate input (mic, line, etc.)
And … that “I dont have” access to “Stereo Mix” or whatever …
Win7 should have “Loopback”.
I had always thought that the most obvious way was to get the incoming sound (speaker) diverted to a line in which could be used for the recording device - but could not make sense of the various options shown in the Sound Device Window (ref Above)
So step 1… Link the speaker port (Green) with a cable 3.5mm both ends to input line (blue) on the mother board - see back of computer. Don’t confuse with added sound cards!!
That should work if you select the line-in and the correct hardware device (your motherboard soundchip or your SoundBlaster).
If you want to hear what you’re recording you’ll also need a Y-Adapter (splitter) to connect both your speakers (or headphones) and line-in.