changing the length of default sound recording in XP 1

[Tessadear]

I am trying to record using accessories sound recorder in XP...but it seems there is a preset lenth of 60 minutes because it records for 60 minutes and then stops. How can I get my recording to go on for as long as I would like it to.

 

[LWComputingMVP]

The built in sound recorder is not very advanced. I've never seen or heard of a way to change the default. You can keep adding to it by using the INSERT FILE option under the Edit menu. I would recommend looking into alternate programs. For example, if you have Nero Burning ROM (commercial version, not necessarily the bundled version) it has a great audio mixing and recording program.

 

[tazuk]

It might be worth trying Audacity, a freeware recording program.

HTH

TazUk

Blue-screening PCs since 1998

 

[Tessadear]

Audacity worked fine. Thanks

 

[linney]

As far as Sound Recorder is concerned (did you mean 60 seconds and not 60 minutes?) this procedure will extend the size of the recording.

Extend the size of file by recording a dummy file (you keeping pressing the record button at the 60 seconds) this will give you a larger file size to record and overwrite with your intended track by using the "insert" procedure to overwrite the dummy file. Only worth the effort for small number of tracks! You probably could just keep pressing record after 60 seconds on your main file but the above procedure will stop you having split-second gaps in your recording.

I realize you have solved your problem but have posted this just for information.

 

[Gio7707]

I just used that free program and it's awsome !! Now my next step would be to insert the wave file into a message board. How do I do that ??

Thanks