Need sound recording help

2008-01-16 16:05:11

#1

l41e: Member; +677|6655

It's not my fault this is here. Psprpg told me to.

Anyway, I need to record an .mp3 of something that's already on the computer. I have Audacity, but it keeps telling me I have to use a mic. Same with Windows Sound Recorder (Vista).

If no one knows a way to record sound, how about taking the sound out of an .avi and converting it into an .mp3?

Preferably in the next couple hours, as this is for school.

gracias

Last edited by k30dxedle (2008-01-16 16:05:21)

2008-01-16 16:09:32

#2

DaReJa: BF2s US Server Admin; +257|6634|Los Angeles, California, US.

You changed it from microphone to something else in Audacity?

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2008-01-16 16:10:15

#3

l41e: Member; +677|6655

I have no idea how.

2008-01-16 16:10:28

#4

CoronadoSEAL: pics or it didn't happen; +207|6525|USA

try this to convert avi to mp4
http://www.download3000.com/download_7930.html

2008-01-16 16:12:37

#5

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|6006|The Mitten

well, there are bunch of different things to try.

First, just try bringing the audio clip (drag&drop) into audacity, then File>Export As>mp3

OR

if your graphics card is leet enough, it should have a loop-back input. Set audacity to use that, then record/play the sound.

EE (hats

2008-01-16 16:16:43

#6

l41e: Member; +677|6655

The problem is, it's not an audio clip. It's the sound part of an .avi movie file.

2008-01-16 16:17:43

#7

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|6006|The Mitten

Morpheus1229 wrote:
if your graphics card is leet enough, it should have a loop-back input. Set audacity to use that, then record/play the sound.

What sound card do you have? What are its input options?

EE (hats

2008-01-16 16:20:02

#8

l41e: Member; +677|6655

I'm not sure, but Windows Device Manager says it's a "SigmaTel High Definition Audio CODEC" (caps as in original). I can't seem to find its input options.

2008-01-16 16:20:25

#9

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6446|King Of The Islands

Disk Writer in Winamp? Play your video in Winamp, and it will output a WAV file.

Just remember to set it back to DirectSound afterwards

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-01-16 16:20:38

#10

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|6006|The Mitten

...ah.

Laptop?

edit -

Cheez wrote:
Disk Writer in Winamp? Play your video in Winamp, and it will output a WAV file.

Just remember to set it back to DirectSound afterwards tongue

try it, it might work

Last edited by Morpheus1229 (2008-01-16 16:22:12)

EE (hats

2008-01-16 16:21:20

#11

l41e: Member; +677|6655

Stock sound card. Came with some generic DELL computer (desktop). I didn't buy it.

Edit: One of you's probably gonna have to walk me through it after it finishes installing; I have zero experience with anything of this sort.

Last edited by k30dxedle (2008-01-16 16:24:11)

2008-01-16 16:23:43

#12

Morpheus: This shit still going?; +508|6006|The Mitten

hmm.... yea, i think the sigmatel's are pretty shitty. I've got one on my laptop... my only other idea is to run a cable from the head-phones iut to the stereo line in... just make sure to turn OFF audacity's music play-through....

EE (hats

2008-01-16 16:29:38

#13

Defiance: Member; +438|6678

Any chance Audacity will let you use a "What U Hear" recording option?

If yes, one way ticket to success. If not, grab a headphone cable that is a plug (male) on both ends. Plug one in to the green port, the other in to the blue port. Set Audacity to record with "line in."

Last edited by Defiance (2008-01-16 16:30:22)

2008-01-16 16:30:11

#14

l41e: Member; +677|6655

Can either of you show me where the Disk Writer thing in WinAmp is?

Edit: Defiance: haven't seen one. I guess I'll try rigging up a cable.

Last edited by k30dxedle (2008-01-16 16:31:24)

2008-01-16 16:31:38

#15

Defiance: Member; +438|6678

k30dxedle wrote:
Can either of you show me where the Disk Writer thing in WinAmp is?

Try this.

http://snesmusic.org/tutorials/wawavedump.html

Then convert the wav to mp3 or however you choose to do it. Then profit.

2008-01-16 16:33:45

#16

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6446|King Of The Islands

k30dxedle wrote:
Stock sound card. Came with some generic DELL computer (desktop). I didn't buy it.

Edit: One of you's probably gonna have to walk me through it after it finishes installing; I have zero experience with anything of this sort.

Walk you through what? Winamp?

Preferences > Plugins > Output

Set to DiskWriter.

Play.

STOP!*

Find the output file in My Music (same name.wav)

* Winamp is set to Repeat by default, and you'll end up with 1GB of wav very quickly.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-01-16 16:34:49

#17

aimless: Member; +166|6132|Texas

Defiance wrote:
Any chance Audacity will let you use a "What U Hear" recording option?

If yes, one way ticket to success. If not, grab a headphone cable that is a plug (male) on both ends. Plug one in to the green port, the other in to the blue port. Set Audacity to record with "line in."

Or try setting your recording options in Windows to "Stereo Mix."

2008-01-16 16:37:06

#18

Cheez: Herman is a warmaphrodite; +1,027|6446|King Of The Islands

aimless wrote:
Defiance wrote:
Any chance Audacity will let you use a "What U Hear" recording option?

If yes, one way ticket to success. If not, grab a headphone cable that is a plug (male) on both ends. Plug one in to the green port, the other in to the blue port. Set Audacity to record with "line in."
Or try setting your recording options in Windows to "Stereo Mix."

Diff'rent sound cards call it diff'rent things, its all the same.

Will work however. Downside is you have to listen to it in realtime, Winamp spits it out in seconds.

My state was founded by Batman. Your opinion is invalid.

2008-01-16 16:45:15

#19

l41e: Member; +677|6655

Alright, Disk Writer and Audacity did it. Thanks all!

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