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If you're having trouble recording, try the different options available for Line, under Settings. Different sound cards have different options available, so sometimes you need to experiment.

For problems with distortion, you may need to manually change the volume for the recording line you're using. Here's how:

 

Open Sound Recorder.

Next, click Setup Windows Sound Mixer. The Windows Sound Mixer appears.

Click the Audio Tab. The Sound Mixer appears as shown:

 

 

Under Sound Recording, click the Volume Button. (Make sure this is not the Volume button under Sound playback.) The Recording window appears:

 

 

Try lowering the volume for the recording line you are using.

Note: If you don't see Stereo Mix, Wave Out Mix, What U Hear, or other likely options, select Options, Properties from the menu. A complete list of recording devices appears as so:

 

 

Make sure all available devices are checked, and then you'll be able to select the proper one.

You may need to experiment with some sound cards to get the best volume level.