How to Record Streaming Audio in Ubuntu Linux

GNOME Sound Recorder is easy to use, but it does not have many extra things it can do. Audacity has more abilities, but it may be hard to learn at first. This guide will not go into details about Audacity. It will only explain GNOME Sound Recorder.

GNOME Sound Recorder works with the microphone on your computer. There is another program called Audio Recorder. It can record sounds coming from other places, like music streaming websites, internet radio, and call programs. But this guide is only about recording your voice using the microphone.

GNOME has many helpful programs. One program is called Sound Recorder. You can get Sound Recorder from the Ubuntu Software Center. Or, you can use this below command in the terminal to install it.

Command :

sudo apt install gnome-sound-recorder

Output :

After you get Sound Recorder, you can find it in the computer’s menu and open it from there.

Before you use Sound Recorder, you need to make sure you have picked the right input source in the computer’s settings. The input source is where the sound comes from.

When you open Sound Recorder, you will see like the below interface.

Press the button to start recording your voice. While recording, you can pause, stop, or cancel the recording.

Your voice recordings are saved in Sound Recorder. You can see them in the program. Click on a recording to choose it. Then you can listen to it again or delete it. You can also save a recording to a different place on the computer. Click the save/download button to do this.

If you do not like Sound Recorder or want a program with more abilities, you can remove it. You can remove Sound Recorder from the Ubuntu Software Center. Or, you can use this below command.

Command :

sudo apt remove gnome-sound-recorder

Sound Recorder can only record from your computer’s microphone.

How do I start recording my voice on the computer?

To start recording, open the Sound Recorder program and click the red record button.

Where can I find the recordings I made with Sound Recorder?

The recordings are saved inside the Sound Recorder program itself. You can see and listen to them from within the program.

Can I change the name of a recording I made?

Yes, you can rename recordings by clicking on the recording and then the edit button.

How do I get the Sound Recorder program?

You can get Sound Recorder from the Ubuntu Software Center, or by typing a command in the terminal.

What if I want to record sounds that are not from the microphone, like music playing?

Sound Recorder can only record from your computer’s microphone. To record other sounds like music, you need a different program called Audio Recorder.

Sound Recorder is a simple program for recording your voice from the computer’s microphone. It is easy to use but does not have many extra features. To record, just open Sound Recorder and press the record button. It will save your voice recordings which you can listen to later. If you want to record other sounds besides the microphone, like music playing, you cannot use Sound Recorder. You will need a different program called Audio Recorder.

Sound Recorder is good for basic voice recording needs. But if you need to record more than just the microphone, or want advanced editing tools, you should look for another recording program.