Computer Recording

[z09]

Now that I have Skype I am making prank phone calls via internet.  I would like to know what recording program do you think is the best for recording calls and editing them through Skype.  Something free if you can 

[legend813]

I use a combination of things. induction coils, tape deck, mp3 recorder...

Editing: Goldwave, one of the older versions... LAME with the RAZOR front end to convert wavs to mp3s.

[Colonel Panic]

Best software-only application I've found for editing audio is Sound Forge. You easily can find it on Gnutella.

[rbcp]

My favorite is Cool Edit.  I use it for everything I do with audio.  You can get it for free from Kazaa or Bittorrent.  It's very similar to Sound Forge.

[ljc]

On my Mac, I use WireTap Pro and ZTerm. I've got an iMac G5 with a built-in modem (unfortunately, I don't think Apple sells the older iMac G5s with the built-in modems) so I use a splitter going from the line to my phone and my computer. With that:

1. I mute my built-in speakers to prevent echo.

2. I open WireTap Pro and ZTerm.

3. I pick up the phone, then type "ATH0" on ZTerm, then I use WireTap Pro and hit record.

4. I dial the number and do everything as normal.

5. When I hang up, I stop recording on WireTap Pro, save the file, and then go to ZTerm and type "ATH1."

[z09]

I do some work in Windows but do you have anything for Linux? 

[ljc]

I used to use Linux and I didn't have a modem, so I've got no idea how the modem support works in Linux. But I did find this: http://linmodems.org/

[z09]

Okay I also need something to actually record the call digitaly on my computer.  I don't like using tape recorders because of quality.  So is there any recording programs, for Windows or for Linux.

[JohnKerry]

If you're on a mac you can use CallRecorder, a plug-in for Skype.  It's a seven day trial.  Hopefully someone cracks it soon.

[legend813]

I don't like using tape recorders because of quality.

Dude, what are you saying?

[z09]

Dude, what are you saying?

The old fashion cassettes produce terrible quailty.  I like to use digital, the kind on the computer, directly.  I just got Audicity and I am editing some of my calls and hopefully I will have them up and running shortly.

@RBCP: I sent you something regarding this to rbcp@phonelosers.org .  I don't know how often you check that account so this is a heads-up 

[legend813]

The old fashion cassettes produce terrible quailty.

I am literally rolling around on the floor all crazy-like as I laugh.! Only if you use a deck with Automatic recording Level Control.

[silentneep]

Occam's Razor just in:
If you happen to use any creative labs card, the Volume Control software that comes with it has a recording option titled "What u Hear."  If you're just looking for the easiest way to record your pranks, that might be it.

For editing, though, I have a program called MAGIX Music Studio 10, because I do a lot of multi-track musical recordings.  It comes with a lot of plug-ins that would be perfect for cleaning up prank call recordings, if I ever bothered to record any of my pranks.

[computerwiz_222]

double click on teh grey speaker in the taskbar

go to file>>properties (or something like that)

go to recording (put bubble)

the thing will change, put a check in teh "Stereo Mix" or "Wave" or something box

exit.

Get audacity, call someone press record. If you see little sound waves showing up it worx if not then u did something wrong... Audacity = opensource = FREE!!

[Nagasakinuker]

My macbook doesnt have a modem currently im trying to record via soundflower, linein, and garageband but i cant figgure out how to prevent echo on the other persons end