Voice Recorder
Record your voice with a live level meter, then trim and save it as MP3, WAV and more.
How to use the Voice Recorder
- 1Pick your microphone and press Start recording. Allow access when the browser asks.
- 2Watch the level meter while you speak; pause and resume as often as you like.
- 3Stop, trim the start and end on the waveform, and save as MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG or FLAC.
About Voice Recorder
Voice Recorder is an online voice recorder for the microphone of your computer or phone. Choose the input device, mono or stereo and an input gain, and watch the live level meter and waveform while you speak so the signal stays out of the red zone. The browser's noise suppression, echo cancellation and automatic gain can each be switched on or off, and a recording can be paused and resumed as often as needed.
When you stop, the take appears on a waveform where you can play it back and select the part to keep, which trims hesitation at the start and end. An optional normalize step raises the level so the loudest peak sits at −1 dB. The audio recorder then saves the recording as MP3, WAV, M4A, OGG or FLAC with the quality settings you choose.
It suits quick voice memos, rehearsing a talk, recording a podcast intro or a voice-over, language practice, or capturing an idea without installing an app. The audio is captured and encoded locally in your browser and only leaves your device when you download the file.
Frequently asked questions
Is my recording uploaded?
No. The audio is recorded and encoded in your browser and only leaves your device when you download it.
Is there a time limit?
No fixed limit, but the recording is kept in memory until you save it, so an hour is fine on most computers while much longer sessions can slow the tab down. Save long recordings as MP3 or M4A to keep the file small.
The browser doesn't ask for the microphone. What now?
Access may have been blocked earlier. Click the icon in the address bar to allow the microphone for this site, and check that your system privacy settings let the browser use it.
Should I turn noise suppression on?
For speech in a room with a fan, traffic or computer hum, yes: it filters out steady background noise. For music or singing, turn it off, because it can dull instruments and the natural tone of a voice.
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