Record



 Set the Recording Device either in the Devices section of Preferences or in Device Toolbar  Click in the right-hand section of Meter Toolbar to start monitoring as in the following image:
 * [[Image:Audacity-meter-toolbar-input-in-action.png|link=Meter Toolbar|Meter Toolbar with monitoring enabled]]

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

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.

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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