How to record audio with freeware VLC player in Ubuntu 9.10

any ANONYMOUS forum user · #1 01-25-2010, 11:35 PM

1. in the terminal type

Code:

sudo apt-get install vlc

2. go to Applications -> Sound & video and launch vlc
3. in vlc select View and check "Advanced controls" (if unchecked)
4. click the red dot to start recording and click it again when you decide you want to stop recording
5. the files are huge .mp3's in your home folder (Places -> Home folder)
6. to change the record dir: in VLC go to tools -> preferences -> input and codecs -> and look for "record directory and file name"

#2 01-26-2010, 05:47 AM

I don't have the Stereo Mix in Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala. This is probably why the recording in VLC is always disabled. If you have a similar problem, please read the following thread:
How to record from your sound card in Ubuntu 9.10 with Audacity even if you don't have the Stereo Mix option