Creating Audio Files

Using your computer and sound-recording software, you can record from a CD or your stereo system and create a file on your hard disk.

1If you want to record from your stereo system, connect the stereo to the audio Line In at the back of your computer.

2Go to Control Panel, and choose the Multimedia applet. In the Audio tab, set recording properties for the desired recording quality.

Note: Be aware that the higher the recording quality, the larger the resulting file will be. A CD-quality recording requires approximately 11 MB per minute of recorded material.

3Start your sound recording software, either Microsoft Sound Recorder or Media Rack. To start the program:

•Click Start on the taskbar.

•Choose Programs, Accessories, and then Entertainment.

•Select either Sound Recorder or Media Rack.

4In the mixer’s recording panel, select the sound source, such as Line (for stereo) or CD.

5Start the recorder by clicking the red button on the recorder.

6Play the material to be recorded.

7After the material has been recorded, stop the recorder and save the file. The audio will be saved on the hard drive as a .WAV file.

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