Record



 Set the Recording Device either in the Devices section of Preferences or in Device Toolbar.  Click in the Recording Meter to start monitoring as in the following image:
 * [[Image:Recording Toolbar in use.png|link=]]

 Singing or playing the loudest part of what you are recording, adjust the recording level using the right-hand slider on Mixer Toolbar:
 * [[Image:MixerToolbarWithoutInputSelect.png‎|link=]]

so that the moving Meter Toolbar bars do not get too close to the right-hand edge of the meter.  Optionally, turn on (so it has a check mark) to hear what the recording will sound like.  Press the red Record button to record for real.  Audacity will record until you stop the recording using the yellow Stop button.

More help at:
 * Tutorial - Your First Recording for recording microphones, guitar or keyboard
 * Tutorial - Copying tapes, LPs or minidiscs to CD
 * Recording with USB turntables or USB cassette decks
 * Troubleshooting Recordings: Frequently Asked Questions
 * Recording Tips on the Wiki

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