I need to record my voice on the computer using a microphone, do any of you guys know a program that is free, and can record unlimitedly, and that will format it as an MP3 file????
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Yes, you can use this free program:\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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you can get a program called Asolute Recorder - it will record off your pc and save as mp3 or wav file.  There should be a free version available, you can do a search for it.
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??? Do you mean extracting the Audio?\n\nI know, for Apple users, you can use iMovie.\n\nUse VirtualDub for Windows. It opens most video files (avi, mpeg). File > Extract Audio. It takes only a couple seconds, and it extracts to WAV, so I think you are good.\n\nIf you mean extracting the Audio...
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Try Audacity\n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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A free software that can get you started is audacity:  http://audacity.sourceforge.net/  You can google/yahoo it to find tutorials to do most things.\n\nSome of the "pro" tools you can get are:  Audition 2.0 (by Adobe), Pro Tools (for the Mac), and Sound Forge (I think by Sony).\nPro Tools is probably the most widely used at a professional level, but any of these programs easily fetch over $300 USD.  You might be able to get a cheaper "LE" (Limited Edition) version of the programs that don't have all the features of the full versions, but if you're starting out, Audacity might be good enough.
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Have u tried Pro Tools Free ?  I've heard it exports MIDI files, dont know about other formats. hopefully, it'll work with .wav files, which are easily convertible to .mp3
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Ignore the rubbish answers above, they are nonsense!!\n\nAll you need is an audio editing program or, even easier, a wav-mp3  converter. A simple google search gives these results.\n\nhttp://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=wav+to+mp3+converter&btnG=Google+Search&meta=\n\nIf you need any help, contact me ;)
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if u want to record sound, u need a mic but not a software, use the windows sound recorder.\nbut if u want to capture videos without a webcam, use camtasia studio. go ot techsmith.com   then select camtasia studio.
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If you want to record the sound as it is being played you can use a trial version of SoundTap Streaming Audio Recorder 1.25 - download from http://www.download.com/SoundTap-Streaming-Audio-Recorder/3000-2168_4-10580128.html?tag=lst-0-5\n\nYou can search for many other recorders on www.download.com - search for RECORD SOUND PLAYED ON COMPUTER \n\nJust be sure to check limitations listed to make sure it doesn't have some nasty things like only 60 seconds of recording while using trial or saved disabled or junk like that. \n\nIt is good for recording audio streams too. \n\nIf you are wanting to have the file "grabbed" and converted you can try doing a search for audio converter followed by the type of file you want to convert and type you want it converted to (ex: audio converter midi to mp3
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the best freeware audio editor \n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/\n\nyou can do that , it's easy\n\ngood luck
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Free Mp3 Recorder is free\n\nhttp://www.wordaddin.com/mp3recorder/
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you can find audacity here, it's a freeware program\n\nhttp://audacity.sourceforge.net/
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Don't pay recording studios, it is a waste of money.  Buy a Fostex MR 8 digital recorder and do it all yourself.  It is a hell of a lot cheaper, and sounds just about the same.  I own one and it has saved me tons of money.
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Audacity is a good program for converting files. You have to have a basic understanding of converting files to use this program. You can also use it to edit songs/audio. And best of all it is free!
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http://audacity.sourceforge.net/ -Audacity music tool.\n\nAudacity is free, just open the file and select File - Export As - MP3. Job done!
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Hi seaside,\n\nYou can buy a mic and start recording. After you record a mp3 you can enter it into an enclosure file inside the rss feed and you're done.\n\nThere are other ways for you to create podcasts easily like the Jvw Podcast creator at http://www.jvwinc.com/podcast-creator.php\n\nIt can convert the text into a podcast recording and then also create the RSS feed with the enclosure for you.\n\nYou may also check on various tutorials on podcasting.\n\n\nRegards,\nASHISH T.
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If you have sound playing on your computer (ie. a music track, or from the internet, anything.) then you can record that with windows recorder while it's playing.\n\nIf you want to record something external to your computer, you will need a microphone.  You can buy leads to connect external sources to your computer but it's best go to a computer shop to explain exactly what you're trying to do.\n\nHope this helps