Recording Sounds

To record a new sound:

Select the correct recording input, as described below, such as line-in or microphone.
Choose the (Record New) button on the Control window.
Enter the duration for recording and choose OK. The default new file duration may be set using Control Record Properties.

Make sure you see activity on the horizontal L and R level meters while recording. The source volume should be adjusted so that it peaks in the orange or low red area, but not all the way. If there is no activity or the level is very low, change the input and/or volume or select a different recording device, explained below.

To record within an existing sound, choose the (Record Selection) button. You can select the part of the sound you want to record over. To make more room for recording, use Edit | Insert Silence.

Note that there are several options available for recording under the Record tab in the Control Properties window, including a countdown timer and level activated recording. See the Control Record Properties for more information.

Check the Monitor input recording option box to see the input levels on the visuals before starting recording and adjust the volume as needed. To hear the input, you may need to turn on monitoring in Windows.

To select a different recording input, such as the line-in or microphone, use one of the following methods:

Windows Vista (or later):

Select the (Properties) button.
Choose the Device tab.
In the Record area, select the device you want to record (Line, Microphone, etc.). If the device isn't listed, make sure it is connected and turned on and restart GoldWave.
Use the Volume fader to adjust the volume level at any time.
Optional: Use the Test button to test the device and adjust the volume.

Windows XP (or DirectSound), Method 1: Use Control Properties Volume

Select the (Properties) button.
Choose the Volume tab.
Check the appropriate Select box and adjust the volume.
If the device supports a master recording control, make sure the Mute all box is not checked and that the master volume is not zero.

Windows XP (or DirectSound), Method 2: Use the Volume Control Accessory

Start the Volume Control accessory from the Windows Start menu or double-click the speaker icon in the Windows Start bar tray.
Select Properties from the Volume Control Options menu.
In the Properties window, select the Recording option.
Make sure that all the needed sources are checked in the checklist.
Choose OK. You will now see the recording volume controls.
Choose the source you want by checking the appropriate Select check box and make sure the volume is not too low.

Windows XP (or DirectSound), Method 3: Change the Recording Device

Select the (Properties) button.
Choose the Device tab.
Select the appropriate recording device from the drop down list.
Use Method 1 above to select the input with the matching "Volume device" on the Volume tab.