How to Record Audio in Windows 11

Windows 11 does not have a built-in screen recorder, but there are many third-party apps that allow you torecord the screen in Windows 11with audio recording, webcam view, and more. But what if you wish to only record audio in Windows 11? Well, that’s where Windows 11 has not faltered and shipped a native Sound Recorder app, which lets you seamlessly record audio. The app lets you choose the bitrate, save the recorded audio in your choice of media format, import recorded audio files, and more. That said, check out this step-by-step guide to learn how to record audio in Windows 11.

Record Audio in Windows 11 (2022)

Record Audio in Windows 11 (2022)

We have added two easy methods to record audio in Windows 11. You can either use the built-in Sound Recorder app or go for a third-partyapp like Audacityto record sound on Windows 11. But before we begin, don’t forget to check our guide toset up and test the microphone in Windows 11.

Record Audio with Native Sound Recorder App in Windows 11

In case you’re unaware, Windows 11 comes with a built-in Sound Recorder program that works really well and is easy to use. Microsoft only recentlyupdatedthe Voice Recorder app, which was based on UWP. It has now been rebranded to the Sound Recorder app and comes with thenew design language, in line with Windows 11’s aesthetics.

The best part about the new Sound Recorder app in Windows 11 is that it now supports recording inmultiple formats, including MP3, M4A, WAV, FLAC, WMA, and more. Not to mention, you can choose the audio quality as well, ranging from auto, medium, andbest to high. You can also change the recording device (microphone) within the app, which is great. So to record audio in Windows 11, go ahead and try the native Sound Recorder app. Here is how to use it.

  1. First, press the Windows key and type“voice” or “sound“. Click on “Voice Recorder” or “Sound Recorder”.

  2. Next, the app will update itself to the latest Voice Recorder version. If for some reason, it’s still the old app, openthis linkand update the app via theMicrosoft Store.

  3. Now, launch the Sound Recorder app. At the bottom-left corner, you can choose the recording device from the drop-down menu. Now, you can click the big red “Record” button at the bottom to start recording audio. To stop the recording, click on the same button again. It will have turned into a red “Stop” button.

  4. After that, you can simplyright-clickon the recorded audio and open the file location to instantly locate the file.

  5. The recorded audio in Windows 11 will be saved in the “user profile -> Documents -> Sound recordings” folder.

  6. You can alsomark the audio intervalswith timestamps and change the playback speed from the 3-dot menu at the bottom-right corner.

  7. And to change the recording quality in Windows 11, open “Settings” within the app. The Settings are also accessible from the three-dot menu at the bottom right corner. Here, you can choose the audio format you prefer. So, this is how you can record audio clips in Windows 11 with the Sound Recorder app.

Record Audio with Third-Party App Audacity in Windows 11

In case you are looking for an advanced program to record audio in Windows 11, let me introduce you to Audacity. It’s ranked among some of thebest Windows 11 appsfor its laundry list of features. You can record system sound, audio being played via the speakers, microphone audio, etc. The best part is that Audacity isopen-source, and it’s completely free to use. So both general users and professionals can take advantage of this awesome audio recording app. Here is how to use Audacity to record audio in Windows 11.

  1. Head over tothis linkanddownload Audacity. You can also install Audacity in Windows 11 via theMicrosoft Store.

  2. Once installed, open the audio recording app to learn how to use it. First, next to the microphone icon at the top,you canchoose the input sourcefor recording the audio.

  3. Finally, click on the redrecording buttonat the top. To stop the recording, click on the grey “Stop” button.

  4. You can now click the greenplay buttonto listen to the recording. You can also edit the audio recording, along with mixing, removing noise, trimming, changing speed, etc.

  5. To save the audio recording, click on “File” and choose “Export“. Here, select your desired file format.

  6. Choose the folder where you want tosave the audio recording, and there you have it. There are endless possibilities with Audacity, which you can explore in the app. But this is how you can record audio in Windows 11 using a third-party program like Audacity.

Record Sound in Windows 11 in Two Easy Ways

Record Sound in Windows 11 in Two Easy Ways

So there are two ways to record sound in Windows 11. The native Sound Recorder app is excellent, but if you want more features, you can always go for Audacity. Anyway, that is all from us. If you are havingissues with the microphone on your Windows 11 PC, head over to the linked guide for an instant fix. Finally, if you have any questions, let us know in the comment section below.

Arjun Sha

Passionate about Windows, ChromeOS, Android, security and privacy issues. Have a penchant to solve everyday computing problems.

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