There are a few programs that can be used to record streaming audio, but the easiest way to do it is just to use your computer’s sound card. There are programs that will record whatever is being played on your computer’s speakers, so if you can hear it, it can be recorded. Of course, you’ll have to listen to the entire song since the recording is live, but it’s definitely much easier than trying to download the file from the web site directly. ..

It is important to note that trying to capture or record audio streams over the Internet can violate copyright laws, so please be careful when recording non-copyright material! Additionally, depending on your sound card, you may or may not be able to record computer playback. Luckily, there is a way around that by using a male to male 1/8 inch audio cable, also called a loopback cable. You plug one end into the microphone jack and the other end into the headphone jack and then record.

There are a couple of free programs that you can use, though the choice is very limited. I’ll also mention a couple of shareware programs too because they have more features. Also, if you just want to record songs that you hear off the radio, I’ll mention one option for that too.

Audacity

Audacity is a free open-source sound editor and recorder that can be used to record the sound playing on your computer. It’s also probably the best way to record the sound playing on your computer for free.

To change your recording settings in Audacity, you’ll need to open the program and go to Preferences. There, you’ll need to select whether or not your sound card supports recording computer playback. If not, you’ll have to use a cable and change the device. This process can be a little complicated, but Audacity has a guide on how to do it online.

Audacity cannot export a recording to MP3 file format because of software patents. If you want to do this, you have to install the LAME MP3 Encoder for Audacity.

There are a lot of tutorials online about recording computer output using Audacity and it’s really the best way to the end of the day.

Krut

Krut is a free audio and video recording program that allows users to separate files into separate audio and video files. The audio recordings are saved in WAV format, but it is possible to convert them to other formats. The quality of the recordings is good, and the program also includes a manual with explanations of all the different options and features. ..

CamStudio

The CamStudio screen recorder is an open-source software that also lets you record the sound being played on your computer. It records out to AVI, so that means you’ll have to use some other methods to extract the audio to an MP3 file. This is a two-step process, but it’s not all that complicated. Audacity, CamStudio and Krut are three good freeware programs and I mention two more at the bottom of this post, but use them as a last resort. I explain down below.

Recording Internet Radio

Then, I’ll mention some tools that let you convert those MP3 files into a format that Last.fm or Spotify can understand. Finally, I’ll mention a few tips on how to make sure that your music is stored securely and accessible when you want it.

ScreamerRadio

ScreamRadio is a free online service that lets you listen to up to 4,000 Internet radio stations. You can also record those stations as you listen to them, so you can keep track of your favorite songs. ..

Spotify Recorder

Spotify Recorder is a new feature that allows users to record their music playlists directly from their sound card. This can be helpful for people who want to keep track of their music but don’t have a Premium account. ..

If you’re looking to get serious about recording audio, you’ll want to consider spending a bit of money on an app. The free versions have more features, but may not be up-to-date or easy to use. ..

Audio Hijack Pr

Audio Hijack Pro is the best sound recorder for Mac OS X. It can record audio from iTunes, QuickTime, RealPlayer, Safari, Skype, DVD player, etc., and also record the system audio. It has a ton of other features and costs $32. You can also download a free trial and use all the features for a short time to see if it’s worth it. ..

WireTap Studio

WireTap Studio is a software that allows users to record audio from their computer. It has many features and is very affordable, making it a great choice for anyone looking for a recording tool. ..

Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder

Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder is the best program, coming in at $19. It lets you record from a host of online music sites and has some great features like automatically getting the artist info, automatically splitting between songs and even filtering out the ads that play before or after a song.

Possible AdWare Freeware

FreeCorder

If you have a spare PC or laptop that is old, unused, or will be reformatted in the future, then you might want to install FreeCorder on it. FreeCorder (Google it) is a convenient program to use if you’re going to be recording music that is mostly played online, such as Internet radio, etc. ..

The computer I used before had malware that got installed with it, so I don’t recommend using it again.

The software is called Audacity and it can be found online or on computers. It’s a free program that you can use to record any sound or music off the Internet or from your computer. The software is a bit sketchy, but it can be used to create recordings that are easy to share with others.

MP3 My MP3

If you’re having trouble getting any of the above programs to work, you may want to try using a program called MP3MyMP3 Recorder. This program is free and seems to fit into the adware category. However, some people have reported issues with spyware when using this program. ..

This program records whatever is being played by your computer’s speakers. However, unlike FreeCorder, this program does not require that your sound be muted. So if you want to record anything, it has to be playing and you have to be able to hear it yourself.

MP3MyMP3 is a software application that allows you to record your audio using your microphone and not your sound card. The recording quality was good and sounded just like the originals from what I could tell. Personally, between the two, FreeCorder is better, but MP3MyMP3 is another alternative.

Audio streaming can be done in a number of ways, but the most common is to use a sound card to capture the audio being streamed. There are many different ways to do this, but the most common is to use a microphone. There are also a few other ways to do it, but these are the most common.