Record voice: With these programs it works

With small tools you can turn your computer into a huge recording program for speech and music. In this practical tip, we will show you how recording works best.

With Windows included: The audio recorder for recording speech

• The "AudioRecorder" is preinstalled on all Windows computers. In a few simple steps, you can record and save voice and music using a microphone, headset or webcam.
• We'll show you exactly how to set up the recorder here.

Small dictation machines without editing functions

With numerous freeware programs you can take simple pictures. Editing the files is however not possible.

• The "Free Sound Recorder" convinces with extensive audio sources: Whether from a microphone, the VLC player or Internet radios - no problem.
• Alternatively, the "No23 Recorder" is also worthwhile. The software is suitable for all recordings for both beginners and advanced users.

The best recording software for editing

Record and edit immediately - we will show you which programs work with it.

• With "Audacity" you can record music and speech via microphone and webcam for free, use several tracks and make various corrections such as "adjust volume" and "cut audio track". You can find instructions for the first steps in our picture gallery.
• You can edit your recordings much more extensively with "Samplitude" from Magix. With numerous effects, for example, your voice can be distorted after the recording. The program also has numerous useful tools for music. However, this is shareware - after one month you have to install 99 euros in the program.

You can also digitize records with Audacity and Samplitude. Read more about this here.