If you listen to streaming music as much as I do, you\u2019ll enjoy this piece on recording streaming audio by Mark Twain of TechTV.<\/p>\n
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Capture Internet Audio Streams<\/strong> Most streaming broadcasting companies don\u2019t want listeners to record their broadcasts. Applications such as Windows Media Player and RealPlayer don\u2019t include record options. So how do you record a live Internet broadcast, or any other streaming audio?<\/p>\n On today\u2019s show we\u2019ll show you how to turn your computer into a TiVo-like device for Internet streaming audio.<\/p>\n Audio interceptor<\/strong><\/p>\n This method is crude, but it works. Take the analog audio out of your sound card and route it to the audio input of the same sound card. Then use any audio recording application to digitally re-record the input signal. However, this method is a hassle to set up, and the analog quality isn\u2019t nearly as good as is the original digital broadcast quality.<\/p>\n Ideally, you\u2019d intercept and record the digital audio signal. That way, there\u2019s no hardware to set up and the audio quality remains digital The application re-records and recompresses the signal, but the audio is still digital.<\/p>\n There are several Windows and Macintosh applications for intercepting digital audio and recording the broadcast into your favorite audio format.<\/p>\n Live Stream Recorders<\/strong> Live-stream recording is simple. Enter the URL and the file name for the sound file. Hit start\/stop record. This method works well, but you\u2019ll need to be at your computer to start and stop the recording.<\/p>\n VCR-Style Recorders<\/strong> One of the best VCR-style recorders for the PC is Replay Radio. This simple application lets you record a live stream. It also lets you program the dates and times of your favorite shows. Just enter the station\u2019s URL, the date, and the time to record.<\/p>\n Rip Casting<\/strong>
\nRecord your favorite shows for listening at your leisure.
\nBy Mark Swain<\/p>\n
\nLive-stream recorders record any signal\u2014Internet stream, music, audio from videogames, and so on\u2014produced using your sound card.<\/p>\n\n
\nThe best stream recorders have a VCR- or TiVo-style interface that lets you program show times. These recorders are handy if you want to record your favorite programs each week.<\/p>\n\n
\nIf you\u2019re a fan of radio stations that use either Shoutcast or IceCast servers, RipCast is the recorder for you. It not only records a live broadcast over the Internet, but also rips the broadcast into individual songs.<\/p>\n