Voice recorder
Record from your microphone, preview the waveform, and download it.
Device names may appear only after microphone permission is granted.
A practical guide to Voice recorder
Voice Recorder lets you choose an available microphone, displays a live waveform and input meter while capturing, and saves the completed recording locally in the browser.
Example: record a clean meeting note
Choose the intended headset microphone, record a short level check, keep the mic distance steady, and review the complete note before download.
Task-specific steps
- 1
Grant microphone access, select the correct input device, and make a short test while watching the level.
- 2
Record in a quiet space without changing microphone distance or covering the device during important speech.
- 3
Stop, play the entire recording, confirm the beginning and ending are present, then save the local file.
Options that affect the result
- The microphone selector lists browser-exposed built-in, headset, and external inputs after permission is available.
- The live waveform and level meter help spot silence or overload but do not replace listening to the completed capture.
Limitations to know first
- Microphone permission and device enumeration depend on browser security settings and the operating system.
- The recorder cannot recover speech masked by room noise, clipping, wireless dropouts, or an incorrect input device.
Questions specific to this task
Why is my recording silent even though permission was granted?
The browser may be using a different input device or the operating system input level may be muted. Select the intended microphone and run a short test.
Does recording continue after I close the tab?
No. Keep the page open and the device awake until you stop and download the recording.