How to record/save a streaming website lesson as an MP3 file?

[Markg2]

I saw a similar? Post with no response.

Is there a way to save streaming from a website to one's computer as an MP3 file?

Mark

 

[MAAC0]

Replay media catcher / Total recorder comes me to mind

 

[JMFahey]

I use old Winamp and accompanying capture software to listen to and keep Music and Podcasts, so if your stream can be played back by Winamp, you´re done.

There´s other software specially designed to catch any audio streamed to your computer.

 

[Markg2]

I neglected to say that I wanted a free version since I hardly ever have this need. Relay Media is paid software.

I then tried VSO from a google search. Although they say the $ version is only for accessing several advanced features I didn't even understand and it worked as advertised sensing and recording all the sites streaming tapes, once the streams were downloaded the software said it only did so for 50% of the stream and you needed to buy the software to remove the limitation.

I downloaded Winamp but I don't see a control to activate automatic steaming sensing for recording. Plus there's a regular and lite version so I'm not too optimistic.

I downloaded, as I'm writing this, Streamripper and will get back with you all and let you know if it does the job.

Mark

 

[Markg2]

It appears that Streamripper is a plugin for Winamp. After installing Streamripper I started Winamp. After a while there was an invalid URL error.

Anyone have a suggestion for a VSO similar app that's free?

 

[jiiteepee]

For Windows the cassette feature found in VB-Audio VoiceMeeter Banana is an excellent choice.

 

[Mooly]

If I'm understanding what you are trying to do correctly (record audio in real time as its playing live from a site) then Audacity can do that... its something I've done many times. You can save the file in any common format (MP3, WMA, FLAC etc) and edit the track as much as you wish.

http://www.diyaudio.com/forums/soft...ing-using-audacity-get-you-started-guide.html

 

[Markg2]

For Windows the cassette feature found in VB-Audio VoiceMeeter Banana is an excellent choice.

I started the web streaming, set A1 to MME, clicked the record button then stopped the cassette once the streaming completed, resulting in a .wav file.

However, click the file (85,275 KB--~8 minutes) and there's no sound. The laptop's speakers are on and volume's ok since I could hear the stream. I tried running the file with Windows Groove Music and Media Player with the same result?

Mark

 

[Mooly]

You might find some similarities with Audacity...

Have you right clicked the speaker icon (windows one, bottom right), then select 'recording devices'. Now right click a blank spot on the open window and select 'show disabled devices' and 'show disconnected devices'. Select 'line in' as the default device.

Now try it again. Do you see an option for 'Windows WASAPI' and another option to use your speakers (sound card capture).

Try Audacity... it works

 

[jiiteepee]

I started the web streaming, set A1 to MME, clicked the record button then stopped the cassette once the streaming completed, resulting in a .wav file.

However, click the file (85,275 KB--~8 minutes) and there's no sound. The laptop's speakers are on and volume's ok since I could hear the stream. I tried running the file with Windows Groove Music and Media Player with the same result?

Mark

Voicemeeter is a virtual audio cable system so you need to set it to be default driver for your audio through Windows sound panel options before you be able to record anything.

 

[Markg2]

I ended up using Audacity. I didn't have to change any Windows setting, although I do admit that the Voicemeter cassette visual is cool ;-)

Thanks again,

Mark

 

[Mooly]

Thanks for updating the thread and I'm pleased you got it to work.