Record sound to a compressed WAV file.
Instructions
1 On the capture bar, click Audio ( 
) .
2 When ready, click Start ( 
) .
3 When done, click Pause ( 
) , or press any hot key.
4 Click Save ( 
) .
5 Select a Folder and File name, then click Save. Result: WAV file saved.
6 To play the captured audio, click Play.
Audio capture tips
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We suggest going to our online support pages for these topics, they contain large graphics and change too rapidly to be kept in a help file. More on web>>
Audio is blank
Blank audio is usually caused by capturing the wrong audio channel. To set the correct channel:
1 On the capture bar, click Options, then the Video tab.
2 Click the Settings button to open the Vista Sound applet.
3 In the applet, left-click, then right-click, the device to record.
4 In the context menu, checkmark Set as Default.
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Sometimes we've had to close applications and repeat the above procedure several times before it would work.
If needed, adjust the channel's volume.
5 Click Properties.
6 Click the Levels tab.
7 Adjust the Volume and Boost (if available).
Sometimes a +30.0 dB boost is needed for microphones.
If your audio card doesn't provide a channel for recording the speakers, you can use a cable instead. More on web>>
Audio is muffled – low volume and high static
A scattering of multiple Windows volume knobs must all be turned up for good sound quality. For a list, click here: More on web>>
Maximizing sound quality
For maximum sound quality, set recording volume to about 5 on a scale of 6, sample rate to 44KHz and sample size to 16 bit. To access these settings, click Capture / Options on the capture bar, then click the Video tab. Note that captured audio can never exactly match original files because it’s sampled asynchronously.
Minimizing file size
To minimize file size, use the minimum acceptable sample rate, sample size and number of channels. For a good perspective on the actual effects of these settings, click here: More on web>>
Compression
CaptureWiz compresses your audio using the widely available codec "Microsoft PCM".