Saving Streaming Audio
Posted by: dave brubeck on 15 June 2007
..so let's just say I have a friend who listens to radio online via the BBC website. Would it be possible for him to save the audio stream to his computer? And if so is there a specific piece of free software my friend may need to do this?
Regards, Dave Brubeck, friend helper
Regards, Dave Brubeck, friend helper
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Cyrene
StreamRipper is good for this (there are many like it but if he has Sky, he's better off recording it off there (256kps vs. 4 or something)
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Rasher
I don't believe it!!! I was desperate to record Bob Harris last night on Radio 2 because Richmond Fontaine were doing a session.
I have downloaded several programs in the past but have never succeeded in producing a WAV or MP3 file from streaming audio, except by reverting back to an old program I bought years ago to put vinyl on CD called AudioLab.
Stupidly I realsied too late that I could have recorded it on my Sky+ box and then recorded it to CD via the DVD recorder.
I still find it astonishing that I can't just record whatever is playing on my PC to a WAV file and then write it to a CD when my 84 year old mother can record a radio programme to cassette on her ancient portable ghetto blaster without having to think about it.
Insane!
I downloaded something yesterday called R7C, freeware recommended by PC Format magazine, but as usual, it didn't work.
I have downloaded several programs in the past but have never succeeded in producing a WAV or MP3 file from streaming audio, except by reverting back to an old program I bought years ago to put vinyl on CD called AudioLab.
Stupidly I realsied too late that I could have recorded it on my Sky+ box and then recorded it to CD via the DVD recorder.
I still find it astonishing that I can't just record whatever is playing on my PC to a WAV file and then write it to a CD when my 84 year old mother can record a radio programme to cassette on her ancient portable ghetto blaster without having to think about it.
Insane!
I downloaded something yesterday called R7C, freeware recommended by PC Format magazine, but as usual, it didn't work.
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Derek Wright
I use Audio HiJack Pro to record programs streamed over the internet - however I am on the dark side.
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Phil Sparks
I struggled with this for a while and also came to the concusion that the radio over freeview route was best both for quality and convenience.
We have a freeview card in the PC (made by a UK co called Nebula). This saves the incoming audio as a digital MP2 (I think) file. Timers can be set for radio in exactly the same way as for TV.
I then run the file through a free package called Audacity which converts it successfully into a wav file. (I tried a few alternatives here, iTunes, Nero etc, and they were all rubbish, Audacity works fine though)
If I want to split the file into track I use something called Wave Editor that came with Nero.
I then burn it onto CD using Nero.
works fine the few times I've done it.
HTH
Phil
We have a freeview card in the PC (made by a UK co called Nebula). This saves the incoming audio as a digital MP2 (I think) file. Timers can be set for radio in exactly the same way as for TV.
I then run the file through a free package called Audacity which converts it successfully into a wav file. (I tried a few alternatives here, iTunes, Nero etc, and they were all rubbish, Audacity works fine though)
If I want to split the file into track I use something called Wave Editor that came with Nero.
I then burn it onto CD using Nero.
works fine the few times I've done it.
HTH
Phil
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Bob McC
I record straight to Audacity.
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by dave brubeck
Chappies,
Thanks for the advice. I'd tried 3 or 4 programs off the net; some free, some trial, but the quality of the recording is abysmal.
However Audacity is now up and running... fantastic! Ahh the best things in life are free indeed. Incidentally it is specifically for the Rob Da Bank show on Radio 1. (Usually) cracking music...
Thanks for the advice. I'd tried 3 or 4 programs off the net; some free, some trial, but the quality of the recording is abysmal.
However Audacity is now up and running... fantastic! Ahh the best things in life are free indeed. Incidentally it is specifically for the Rob Da Bank show on Radio 1. (Usually) cracking music...
Posted on: 15 June 2007 by Rasher
That's it! After all this time the problem is solved - Audacity works brilliantly.
Thanx guys
Thanx guys
Posted on: 16 June 2007 by JamieWednesday
If it's to record radio then this
Replay
is qute handy. It's a bit like a pvr for the PC so you can schedule it to record shows regularly etc. I use it a fair bit just to pull in overseas stations or 6radio etc. Sitting there listening to late night Radio Cuba or an Aussie Indie station is quite fun. Haven't yet found a decent US one though (and there are thousands to choose from!) Sound quality for most stations is usually pretty poor though, with a low bit rate, so for quality, SKY (etc.) is far better.
Also captures video clips if you're bothered.
By the way if you want it, it's 50 bucks online...However, you can buy its previous incarnation (Replay radio) dirt cheap if you look around, then it's only $9.95 to upgrade!
Replay
is qute handy. It's a bit like a pvr for the PC so you can schedule it to record shows regularly etc. I use it a fair bit just to pull in overseas stations or 6radio etc. Sitting there listening to late night Radio Cuba or an Aussie Indie station is quite fun. Haven't yet found a decent US one though (and there are thousands to choose from!) Sound quality for most stations is usually pretty poor though, with a low bit rate, so for quality, SKY (etc.) is far better.
Also captures video clips if you're bothered.
By the way if you want it, it's 50 bucks online...However, you can buy its previous incarnation (Replay radio) dirt cheap if you look around, then it's only $9.95 to upgrade!