[Tutorial] Recording audio off of YouTube
Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 1:19 pm
A mate of mine was stuck at his Mum's house for a few days and wanted to collect some samples without having to install any new software on her laptop.
I wrote him this little guide on how to do it, using standard software that comes bundled.
Recording Audio Off YouTube
- Right click on the volume button in the bottom right of the screen to display your master volume control and select 'Properties'

- Select 'Recording', then check the box that says 'Stereo Mix'

- Click ok
- Now open up your recording package. For the purposes of this, I'm using Sound Recorder as it comes with Windows

- Press record on Sound Recorder, then start your YouTube video off. Recording off YouTube sound should now take place.
- When you've finished, hit stop on the Sound Recorder and save as

- You can save the audio file in with different setting using the 'Change' button

Notes
- Sound recorder only does a maximum of 60s; anything longer, you'll have to use something else. I recommend Audacity as it's free
- Check your soundcard settings before doing this, seperate volume control panel might be needed to record at a decent level.
I wrote him this little guide on how to do it, using standard software that comes bundled.
Recording Audio Off YouTube
- Right click on the volume button in the bottom right of the screen to display your master volume control and select 'Properties'
- Select 'Recording', then check the box that says 'Stereo Mix'
- Click ok
- Now open up your recording package. For the purposes of this, I'm using Sound Recorder as it comes with Windows
- Press record on Sound Recorder, then start your YouTube video off. Recording off YouTube sound should now take place.
- When you've finished, hit stop on the Sound Recorder and save as
- You can save the audio file in with different setting using the 'Change' button
Notes
- Sound recorder only does a maximum of 60s; anything longer, you'll have to use something else. I recommend Audacity as it's free
- Check your soundcard settings before doing this, seperate volume control panel might be needed to record at a decent level.