Sound Recorder

[rmo555]

Using the sound recorder, how do I save a file in the *.wav format. My
manual says I have a choice of WMA or WAV - but the recorder only gives
me WMA as the option.

 

[Bob]

From a command prompt:

soundrecorder /file outputfile.wav

 

[rmo555]

From a command prompt:

soundrecorder /file outputfile.wav

Is /file the name I give the original recording when I have to save it
as a *.wma?

 

[Lu Powell]

From a command prompt:

soundrecorder /file outputfile.wav

I tried that in Vista Home Premium. No matter what you name it, the file is
still WMA format.

 

[Bob]

See this:
http://www.vista4beginners.com/Sound-Recorder

 

[Bob D.]

From the help file it indicates Vista Home Premium saves as a WMA file and
other versions of Vista saves as a WAV file.

Bob

 

[Lu Powell]

Yes, I read that, though I was still hoping. Thanks.

 

[rmo555]

OK, I installed Audacity - great tip. Thanks for the other responses
to my post also.

One more question: Since system sounds play immediately, what window
app plays them?

 

[Bob]

I don't believe there is a specific app but you can choose the sounds you
like for specific events.

http://www.microsoft.com/enable/training/windowsvista/sounds.aspx

 

[rmo555]

I don't believe there is a specific app but you can choose the sounds you
like for specific events.

Doesn't there HAVE to be an app/applet to play sound files?

 

[Bob]

On second thought, it's probably WMP.

Doesn't there HAVE to be an app/applet to play sound files?

 

[rmo555]

On second thought, it's probably WMP.

That's what I thought - but I'm not sure. WMP doesn't load that fast.
How do I find the WAV association?

 

[Bob]

I just tried it and by default it was played by WMP.

If you would like to try a diiferent app here's a link to a freeware WAV
player.

Wav Player 1.1.2.8

http://www.softpedia.com/get/Multimedia/Audio/Audio-Players/Wav-Player.shtml