Can't record streaming audio

olicorse · olicorse #1 (**permalink**)

09-05-2009, 03:59 PM

Hi everyone,

I don't really know anything about sound recording, so this may be a painfully simple issue and if so, I apologise...

I'm trying to record a digital radio broadcast and have downloaded numerous programs to do this (Audacity, Soundflower etc) and none of them seem to work.

When I've gone into my Sound Settings i've noticed that when I go into the Input tab, if I have the Internal Microphone: Built-in Microphone selected, the meter recognises any sound I make. However, when I select Line In: Built-In Input, the meter doesn't move at all, even though I'm playing music or something.

As I say, this might be something ridiculously obvious, but I have no knowledge in this field whatsoever and the few things I can think to try have not worked.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Oli

martyp · martyp #2 (**permalink**)

09-05-2009, 04:15 PM

I can highly recommend Audio Hijack Pro.

Works wonders for me!

iPod Nano · iPod Nano #3 (**permalink**)

09-05-2009, 05:03 PM

I'm not clear - are we talking about FM radio or a stream?

TattooedMac · TattooedMac #4 (**permalink**)

09-05-2009, 10:04 PM

For streaming audio i use VLC

If you running SL you will have to have rosetta installed.

if you want to record streaming if you have VLC
goto
File/Streaming/Exporting Wizard
you get

As you click next you will be asked what format u want to save it in. RAW works for me.
Then select a place to save it to. And the last place is a Summary page. Check if all is good then click finish and then you should have the stream recording..

leopard-user1 · leopard-user1 #5 (**permalink**)

09-05-2009, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olicorse

Hi everyone,

I don't really know anything about sound recording, so this may be a painfully simple issue and if so, I apologise...

I'm trying to record a digital radio broadcast and have downloaded numerous programs to do this (Audacity, Soundflower etc) and none of them seem to work.

When I've gone into my Sound Settings i've noticed that when I go into the Input tab, if I have the Internal Microphone: Built-in Microphone selected, the meter recognises any sound I make. However, when I select Line In: Built-In Input, the meter doesn't move at all, even though I'm playing music or something.

As I say, this might be something ridiculously obvious, but I have no knowledge in this field whatsoever and the few things I can think to try have not worked.

Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.

Oli

Unless you have a microphone plugged in to your computer, the "Line-In" option won't work. If your microphone is not plugged in, the Internal Microphone is your best bet.

TattooedMac #4 (permalink)
Member Since: May 19, 2009 Location: Waiting for a mate . . . Posts: 7,893 Mac Specs: 21" iMac 2.9Ghz 10.9.4 13"MBP 2.9Ghz i7 Yosemite 10.10 ~ iPhone5 iOS 8 ~ iPad Mini iOS 8 ~ ATV3 6.1	09-05-2009, 10:04 PM For streaming audio i use VLC If you running SL you will have to have rosetta installed. if you want to record streaming if you have VLC goto File/Streaming/Exporting Wizard you get As you click next you will be asked what format u want to save it in. RAW works for me. Then select a place to save it to. And the last place is a Summary page. Check if all is good then click finish and then you should have the stream recording.. Dont forget to use the Reputation System if someone has helped you out !!! Arguing with a zealot is only slightly easier than tunneling through a mountain with your forehead!!!!! MoTM ☆☆☆
	QUOTE Thanks

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Safari and Facebook Problems	MrTissues	OS X - Apps and Games	7	02-26-2009 06:01 PM
zshare audio streaming not working with firefox 3	johnpalley	OS X - Operating System	1	09-03-2008 05:49 PM

New To Mac-Forums?

Mac-Forums Brief

Can't record streaming audio

Hosting and Cloud

Data Centers

Web Development

Performance Marketing

Consumer Tech

Interested In Great Deals on Apple Products?

olicorse #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Sep 05, 2009 Posts: 16	09-05-2009, 03:59 PM Hi everyone, I don't really know anything about sound recording, so this may be a painfully simple issue and if so, I apologise... I'm trying to record a digital radio broadcast and have downloaded numerous programs to do this (Audacity, Soundflower etc) and none of them seem to work. When I've gone into my Sound Settings i've noticed that when I go into the Input tab, if I have the Internal Microphone: Built-in Microphone selected, the meter recognises any sound I make. However, when I select Line In: Built-In Input, the meter doesn't move at all, even though I'm playing music or something. As I say, this might be something ridiculously obvious, but I have no knowledge in this field whatsoever and the few things I can think to try have not worked. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Oli
	QUOTE Thanks

martyp #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Jul 14, 2008 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 666 Mac Specs: MBP 15" Retina, iPhone 6 128Gb, iPad Air 2 128Gb, NEC PA322UHD	09-05-2009, 04:15 PM I can highly recommend Audio Hijack Pro. Works wonders for me!
	QUOTE Thanks

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)