Windows 11 Sound Recorder

Windows 11’s recording software now includes some handy upgrades., In recent Windows ⁠ iterations, the app has been relabeled as Sound Recorder, replacing Voice Recorder. More than just a moniker ⁠ alteration is involved. A simplified application receives a ⁠ facelift and additional functionalities. ​

The Sound Recorder app was introduced by Microsoft last ⁠ month, but it’s not yet fully operational. The next significant Windows update will probably include refreshed components, like the ⁠ revamped Media Player., Let’s initially explore the groundbreaking audio-recording software., ‌

A New Look

Examine the visible contrasts between the refreshed Sound Recorder ⁠ app and its ancestral Voice Recorder app. The revamped interface features ⁠ a cutting-edge aesthetic.,

Starting Your Sound Recording Journey ⁠ on Windows 11 ​

By inputting the legacy app name, the modernized “Sound ⁠ Recorder” will open and undergo an automated update. The application is accessible through the ⁠ Microsoft Store despite its alias. Eventually, the Store team ⁠ will revise that., ​

To utilize your computer’s microphone after updating ⁠ the app, permission must be granted. Activating the microphone in the Main Settings was a ⁠ necessary step before progressing on my test system. Head to the Sound settings, locate Voice Recorder within ⁠ the authorized apps, and flip its On button., ‍

New developments in Sound ⁠ Recorder include… ‍

Windows 11’s latest Sound Recorder boasts ⁠ an refreshed visual identity. The waveform graphically displays the audio being recorded and played back., Users ⁠ can now designate notable locations in a recording by adding markers. Red line are references used ⁠ to highlight specific points. The waveform is tailored to the window size, so you won’t need to navigate beyond it ⁠ to view additional data.,, However, this limitation prevents you from magnifying a specific area. ​

The Voice Recorder now offers additional microphone choices for recording voices., ⁠ Other microphones connected would appear in the options menu. ​

The latest upgrade includes the capability ⁠ to modify video playback velocity. Select your preferred speed from among quarter, ⁠ normal, double, and four times faster. ​

The updated app offers more ⁠ comprehensive sound management capabilities. While renaming is possible, altering their ⁠ formatting and quality is not., ​

Sound Recorder Output Formats ‌

From the standard MP3, AAC, and WMA to the advanced FLAC and WAV formats, Sound ⁠ Recorder offers an extensive range of audio file formats for saving your recordings. Select the audio quality that suits your taste ⁠ among Auto, Best, High, and Medium choices. Sorry, you can’t make mid-recording adjustments to these settings, as they ⁠ will be applied to all future recordings through the app. Not applicable to audio files solely ⁠ opened within the app. ‍

Sharing Your Recordings ⁠

Lastly, users can share their audio files through email, by utilizing Nearby sharing to connect with an additional PC, ⁠ or by transmitting them to applications that support the relevant format, via the conventional Windows sharing panel. ⁠

What’s Missing in ⁠ Sound Recorder? ‌

One big feature that was available in the Windows 10 Voice Recorder app ⁠ is gone from the new Sound Recorder: the ability to trim recordings. Microsoft may reinstate this indispensable functionality through an upcoming update or maybe ⁠ before launching the app to a wider Windows 11 audience. ⁠

This app functions similarly to its earlier version by providing an uncomplicated ⁠ means of creating quick recordings without extensive audio software installations. Audacity, available at no cost and under open-source licensing, enables multitrack recording, ⁠ offers a rich assortment of effects, and supports numerous file types. ​

Conclusion, ​

Windows 11’s redesigned Sound Recorder app offers a ⁠ welcome refresh to a crucial tool. Users will find a more intuitive recording environment with the ⁠ newly redesigned interface, graphic representations, and customizable settings. While Windows 10’s Sound Recorder includes trimming features, its counterpart in this platform offers ⁠ a diverse range of output formats to cater to diverse user preferences. The evolution of Windows 11 is expected to yield ⁠ improved functionality within this audio recording program., ​