To show or enable inputs, launch the sound device control panel from the Windows Control Panel or from the system tray (by the clock). Earlier Windows systems may also need the input for recording computer playback to be made visible before Audacity can use it. Windows, computers almost always only have microphone inputs enabled by default.
Alternatively, choose the Windows WASAPI loopback recording method instead.Go to the Windows Control Panel to see if stereo mix can be enabled.
Make sure you have the latest correct audio drivers meant for your version of Windows.This input could be called "Stereo Mix", "Wave Out", "Sum", "What U Hear", "Loopback" or other names, depending on your sound device. In the Recording Device box, look if there is an input meant for recording computer playback. In Device Toolbar (pictured below) or in Devices Preferences, choose "MME" or "Windows DirectSound" in the Audio Host box. Otherwise you will hear and record echoes or distorted sound.Ĭhoosing the recording device in Audacity If the item has a checkmark, click it to turn off playthrough.
When recording computer playback, ensure the menu item Transport > Transport Options > Software Playthrough (on/off) is off.Copyright or website restrictions may prevent you recording or distributing material.