Audio Recorder User Guide

In This Article:

  1. Program Installation
  2. Start the program
  3. How to register the Audio Recorder?
  4. How to Record Music Playing on Your Computer
  5. How to Make Ringtone
  6. How to Adjust the Split Time of Recorded Songs
  7. How to Get ID3 Info for a MP3 File
  8. Where is the recording saved
  9. FAQs

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Program Installation

Once you've downloaded Audio Recorder from our official website, simply double-click the AudioRecorderUltimate.exe file to start the installation. Then, just follow the on-screen instructions and click "Next" to complete the setup.

Windows installer

Windows Installer

Mac installer

Click to Install Installation Finished Install Components

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Start the program

Now, launch the application from the desktop icon.

New User Interface

The new interface looks like this:

Audio Recorder Interface

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How to register the Audio Recorder?

Register Menu
  1. Open the Help menu in the top-left corner and select "Register."
  1. Copy and paste your email address and the keycode you received from us.
  1. Click "Activate" to complete your Audio Recorder registration.
Enter Keycode and Email

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How to Record Music Playing on Your Computer

Step 1: Go to the "Record" tab. Step 2: Click the red Record button β€” Audio Recorder is now ready to capture any audio played on your computer. Step 3: Start playing the song or playlist you want to record.

That's it! Sit back and relax β€” Audio Recorder will handle the rest. Just come back when it's done.

Start Recording

🎧 Recording Tips

πŸ“Œ Does player volume affect recording? Yes β€” the recording volume depends on the player's volume (e.g., Spotify). ➑️ Keep the player volume at a normal or Max level for best results.

πŸ“Œ Can I mute my computer and still record? Yes β€” you can mute your system speakers or lower your system volume. βœ… As long as the music player itself is not muted, recording will still work correctly.

Check Out Your Recordings

Click the "Library" tab in the left sidebar to view all your recorded music in one place.

Library View

Find Your Recording Files on Your Computer

Right-click a song and select "Open File Location" to open the output folder. You'll find all your recorded MP3 files there.

Finding Files

How to Filter Audio Ads

When recording Spotify using a free account, you'll hear annoying audio ads between songs. Audio Recorder records them too, but you can simply click the "Filter" button to remove all short audio ads in one click.

Filter Ads

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How to Make Ringtone

You can create a ringtone or alarm tone for your phone from any recorded song. Just browse to the track you want to use, then right-click on the song and select "Make Ringtone for Phone."

Make Ringtone

Choose M4A as the output format for the best audio quality and full compatibility with your iPhone. If you're using an Android phone, MP3 or AAC will work perfectly fine.

Edit Ringtone

Step 3: Edit Audio for Ringtone Creation

Now comes the fun part – picking the best 15-30 seconds of your song. Most ringtones work best when they're around 20-25 seconds long. Too short and people miss calls, too long and it gets annoying.

Here's my strategy: go for the chorus or the most recognizable part of the song. Avoid long intros or instrumental sections – you want something that immediately screams "this is my phone!"

Audio Recorder has built-in editing tools that let you:

  • Trim the start and end points precisely

Quick tip: Test the volume on your actual device. What sounds good on your computer speakers might be too quiet for a ringtone.

Step 4: Convert to Ringtone Format

Just select "Export" to save your ringtone.

To find your ringtone file:

  1. Right-click on the recorded song and choose "Open File Location." This will take you to the folder where all your recorded songs are stored.
  1. Go up one level to the parent folder β€” you'll see a folder named "Ring."
  1. Open the "Ring" folder, and you'll find your ringtone file inside.
Find Output Folder Go to Parent Folder Ringtone Files

What About the "Search" and "Download" Tabs?

This feature isn't available yet β€” we've built the framework for it, and you can expect it in a future update.

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How to Adjust the Split Time of Recorded Songs

Audio Recorder automatically splits your recordings into individual tracks based on silence detection. You can adjust the split time settings to better match your recording needs.

To adjust split time:

  1. Go to Settings or Preferences
  2. Find the "Split Settings" section
  3. Adjust the silence detection threshold
  4. Set the minimum track length

This helps ensure your songs are split correctly, especially when recording from streaming services.

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How to Get ID3 Info for a MP3 File

ID3 tags contain important metadata about your music files, including:

  • Song title
  • Artist name
  • Album name
  • Genre
  • Year
  • Album artwork

Audio Recorder can automatically fetch ID3 information for your recordings:

  1. Select the recorded track in your Library
  2. Right-click and choose "Get ID3 Info" or "Edit Tags"
  3. The software will automatically search for and apply the correct metadata
  4. You can also manually edit any tag information

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Where is the recording saved?

By default, Audio Recorder saves all recordings to:

Windows: C:\Users[YourUsername]\Music\Audio Recorder

Mac: ~/Music/Audio Recorder/

To change the output folder:

  1. Go to Settings or Preferences
  2. Find "Output Settings" or "Save Location"
  3. Click "Browse" to select a new folder
  4. Click "Apply" or "OK" to save your changes

All future recordings will be saved to your new location.

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FAQs

Q: Can I record from any audio source?

  • Streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, etc.)
  • Online radio stations
  • Video calls and meetings
  • Games
  • System sounds

Q: What audio formats are supported?

  • MP3 - Most compatible, good quality
  • WAV - Uncompressed, highest quality
  • FLAC - Lossless compression
  • AAC - Good quality, smaller file size
  • M4A - Perfect for Apple devices

Q: Does recording affect audio quality?

  • Your selected output format and bitrate
  • The source audio quality
  • Your system's audio settings

Q: Can I record while doing other tasks?

  • Browse the web
  • Work on documents
  • Use other applications
  • The recording continues uninterrupted

Q: How do I update the software?

  1. Open Audio Recorder
  2. Go to Help > Check for Updates
  3. If an update is available, follow the prompts to download and install

Q: What if I lose my license key?

  1. Check your email for the original purchase confirmation
  2. Contact our support team with your purchase email
  3. We'll resend your license information

Q: Can I use Audio Recorder on multiple computers?

  • Single License: 1 computer
  • Family License: Up to 3 computers
  • Business License: Up to 5 computers

Check your license type in your purchase confirmation email.

Q: Is there a recording time limit?

  • Individual songs
  • Full albums
  • Entire playlists
  • Long podcasts or audiobooks

The only limit is your available disk space.

Q: How do I uninstall the software?

  1. Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features
  2. Find Audio Recorder
  3. Click Uninstall
  1. Open Applications folder
  2. Drag Audio Recorder to Trash
  3. Empty Trash

Q: Does it work with DRM-protected content?

A: Audio Recorder records system audio, which means it can capture audio that's playing. However, always respect copyright laws and terms of service of streaming platforms. Only record content for personal use.

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Need More Help?

If you have questions not covered in this guide:

  • Email Support: Contact our support team
  • Live Chat: Available on our website during business hours
  • Video Tutorials: Check our YouTube channel for step-by-step videos
  • Community Forum: Connect with other users and share tips

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Thank you for choosing Audio Recorder!

Last updated: October 2025