Step-by-Step Guide: Recording Audio on an Android Phone

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Recording sound on Android is simple using built-in options like the Voice Recorder app on Samsung devices or Google's Recorder app on Pixel phones.

For recording external audio, simply open the Voice Recorder app, select the recording option, tap the red Record button, speak into your phone's microphone, and tap Stop to save the recording.

To capture internal audio, utilize the Screen Recorder feature and choose the "Media" option. Afterwards, convert the resulting video file to an audio file by utilizing a free audio conversion application.

Record audio on your Android phone for various purposes such as taking voice notes or capturing phone calls using the convenient built-in options. Please note that the steps provided below are specific to Samsung phones, and if you have a different phone model, slight variations might occur.

How to Record Sound on Android

With your Android phone, you have the ability to effortlessly capture audio, whether it be from the phone itself (known as "internal audio") or from your immediate environment ("external audio").

Record External Audio

To capture your own voice, you can utilize either the built-in microphone or an external microphone of your phone. This can be achieved by employing the pre-installed Voice Recorder app. On Samsung Galaxy devices, this app is conveniently referred to as "Voice Recorder." In the case of Google Pixel phones, the commendable "Recorder" app by Google acts as the designated tool.

To begin, open the app drawer on your device and launch the Voice Recorder app.

The audio recording options may vary depending on the model of your phone. For instance, Samsung's Voice Recorder offers three choices: "Standard," "Interview," and "Speech-to-text."

To begin recording, at the bottom of the app, tap the red Record button.

Voice Recorder has now started recording. Speak into your phone's mic (or an external mic) and your voice or other sounds will be captured.

If you'd like to pause the current recording, tap the Pause button, then tap Record again to continue.

When you've finished the recording and want to save it, at the bottom of your screen, tap the Stop button.

A prompt will appear asking you to save your current audio recording. Tap the text field and enter a name for the audio file. You can also optionally select a category for your file from the "Category" drop-down menu. Finally, tap the "Save" option.

And you're all done. Your voice recording has been successfully saved on your phone. Later, you can listen to your recordings from within the Voice Recorder app.

Record Internal Audio

Recording the audio from your installed apps is not supported by the default Voice Recorder app on Android. To capture internal audio on your Android device, you will need to utilize an alternative built-in functionality or opt for a third-party app.

The available feature you can utilize is named "Screen Recorder." As its name suggests, it captures the screen of your phone, with the option to include the internal sound as well. By following this approach, you will generate a video file that can be converted into an audio format to retain your recordings.

To use the built-in method, pull down twice from your phone's screen and tap "Screen Recorder."

On the "Screen Recorder" panel, navigate to the "Sound" section and select the "Media" option. This will allow you to capture the audio playback from your installed applications.

If you want to record both the audio from your microphone and the audio from your applications simultaneously, opt for the "Media and Mic" choice.

Before the recording commences, a countdown will be displayed. Subsequently, your phone will initiate the recording of your phone's system sounds. Once you have completed the recording, locate the stop button at the top-right corner of your screen and tap it.

Your screen recording is now saved in your phone's Gallery app.

Converting Your Video File to an Audio File

If you would rather retain your recording in an audio format, you can opt for downloading a free audio conversion application like MP3 Video Converter. After the download is complete, open the application. On the main page of the app, touch the "Select" option.

Choose your screen recording from the list.

This app enables you to effortlessly convert your videos into either MP3 or AAC format. To make your selection, simply tap on the "Copy (AAC)" or "MP3" button, depending on the current preference.

Then, begin the conversion process by tapping "Convert" at the bottom.

Please wait as the app converts your file. Once the conversion is complete, you can listen to the converted file by tapping on "Play." To locate the converted audio file, access your file manager and follow the path provided next to the Play button.

And that's it. Got an iPhone and want to record audio on it? If so, it's equally easy to do that.

Editor's P/S

As an enthusiastic fan of audio recording on Android phones, I am thrilled by the possibilities it offers. The ability to effortlessly capture both internal and external sound opens up a world of opportunities for creating and sharing audio content. Whether it's recording lectures, interviews, music, or simply capturing the sounds of the world around me, the convenience and accessibility of Android's built-in recording options make it a breeze.

Furthermore, the option to convert video files into audio files adds even more versatility to the recording experience. This allows me to easily extract audio from videos, creating soundtracks, podcasts, or simply backing up important audio content. Overall, the ease of use and flexibility of audio recording on Android phones make it an indispensable tool for anyone looking to capture and share their audio creations.