How to Record Computer Audio with WavePad

When you want to record computer audio using WavePad, you may encounter a few limitations and settings that are important to understand. In this article, we will walk you through the process of recording audio with WavePad, including how to pause, resume, and adjust your recording settings.

One key feature to note is that when Safe Record is enabled, you cannot interact with any part of the program except for the Stop button while recording. This ensures that your recording remains uninterrupted until you choose to stop it. To stop recording, simply click on the Stop button or press the 'Pause' button and then resume recording by pressing the record button again.

Another important setting is the ability to pause recording. When you start recording, the 'Scrub' button will change into a 'Pause' button, allowing you to temporarily halt your recording. You can then resume recording from where you left off by pressing the 'Pause' button or the record button again.

WavePad also allows you to record in stereo from devices that only support mono audio, such as most microphones. In these cases, the left and right channels will be identical copies of the mono recording. Additionally, the number of channels in your recording will automatically match the current file, and the recording sample rate will match the sample rate of the current file unless the device doesn't support this rate.

To adjust your recording settings, head to Options > Recording, where you can choose your recording device, adjust your recording volume, and toggle voice activation and automatic trimming on or off. If you don't have a file open, WavePad will start a new recording in an empty file. However, if you have some audio already selected, this will be replaced by your new recording.

To start recording with WavePad, simply press the F5 key or click on the Record button. Your recording will be made straight into your currently open file at the position of your cursor. With these settings and features in mind, you're ready to start recording computer audio with WavePad.

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