Recording audio from sources
- Karen Cook (Unlicensed)
- Stephen Carr (Unlicensed)
Recording Audio from Sources
Internal Interfacing
Required Setup
Audio Source
Web page such as audiomicro.com and YouTube video (you’ll most likely require an internet connection).
Internal Device
Used to route the audio signal through the computer as a virtual or software interface. On Windows these are VB Cable, JackAudio, or VRS Recording System. On OSX use Soundflower.
Recording Software
Used to capture the routed audio. This can be achieved on these computers by using one of two pieces of software. For taking songs from Youtube, a page such as 320YT (https://320ytmp3.com/enfkln/) may be used to record a sound.
Setting Up on Alternative Computers
Required Software
Audacity - Recording and Editing Software (mac & PC)
http://sourceforge.net/projects/audacity/
Reaper – Multi Track and Recording Software (mac & PC)
VB Virtual Audio Cable – Internal Interface (PC)
http://vb-audio.pagesperso-orange.fr/Cable
Soundflower – Internal Interface (mac)
https://rougueamoeba.com/freebies/soundflower/
Sourcing Sounds
Other Options
Sound Librarian
A well-regarded and prolific sound designer from Melbourne has created an application that allows access to his catalogue of recorded audio. It provides a good use of metadata for searching sounds and allows direct download of 50 free sounds daily for Australian residents.