Saving & Exporting
Recording Software Guide
Windows Software
Built-in: Sound Recorder
- Pros: Already installed, simple one-button operation
- Cons: Very basic, no editing features, saves to WMA format
- Best for: Quick recordings, beginners
Recommended: Audacity (Free)
- Download: https://www.audacityteam.org
- Pros:
- Free and open source
- Shows stereo waveform (verify both channels recording)
- Edit, trim, noise removal
- Export to MP3, WAV, OGG
- Works on Windows, Mac, Linux
- Cons: Slightly more complex than Sound Recorder
- Best for: Anyone wanting to edit or keep recordings long-term
How to use Audacity:
- Open Audacity
- Check input device at top: Should say "Microphone" or "RECAP"
- Click red record button
- Make your call
- Click yellow stop button
- File → Export → Export as MP3 (or WAV for best quality)
Mac Software
Built-in: QuickTime Player
- Pros: Already installed, simple interface
- Cons: Basic features, saves to M4A format
- Best for: Quick recordings
Recommended: Audacity (Free)
- Same as Windows version (see above)
- Download: https://www.audacityteam.org
Recording Tips
Before recording:
- Close other apps that use microphone (Zoom, Skype, etc.)
- Check input levels (speak and watch meter)
- Make a 10-second test recording first
During recording:
- Keep headset mic 1-2 inches from corner of mouth
- Don't touch RECAP device (can cause handling noise)
- Monitor input levels if software shows them
- Avoid loud background noise
After recording:
- Listen to first 30 seconds before ending call
- If one-sided or no audio, stop and troubleshoot immediately
- Save in WAV format for highest quality (can convert to MP3 later)
- Backup important recordings to cloud storage
File formats:
- WAV: Uncompressed, best quality, large files (10MB per minute)
- MP3: Compressed, good quality, small files (1MB per minute)
- Recommendation: Record as WAV, convert to MP3 for sharing