OT - computing - capturing audio

[Uncle C]

My missus does music quizzes for charity and often needs to play a few seconds of a music track.
Can anyone suggest a neat bit of free software to do this sampling?

Cheers

 

[Marc]

the deafult windows Sound Recorder might work, Start -> Programs -> Accessories

 

[itszamora]

I have something on my Mac called AudioHijack which would work, not sure if you can get it on Windows though. Otherwise a really entry-level audio editor would do the job.

 

[Uncle C]

the deafult windows Sound Recorder might work, Start -> Programs -> Accessories

Unless I've missed something that only seems to work with a plugged in device such as a microphone. Cant take from a music file or CD.

 

[bhaexpress]

Try looking on Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

 

[Uncle C]

Try looking on Free software downloads and software reviews - CNET Download.com

Thats a good site, but I got 998 hits for sound recorder. Where to start

 

[Kent Seagull]

I use Audacity for something similar, free and very easy to use. Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder

 

[Uncle C]

I use Audacity for something similar, free and very easy to use. Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder

Amazing, I just found that myself. Will try it later. Thanks

 

[Uncle C]

I use Audacity for something similar, free and very easy to use. Audacity: Free Audio Editor and Recorder

Excellent bit of software. Does everything we want.

Thanks everyone.

 

[bhaexpress]

Thats a good site, but I got 998 hits for sound recorder. Where to start

Look for the free stuff first ! Why do you think I didn't know in the first place !