WM Recorder (editor's choice) (Windows) allows to capture/rip/download .FLV video streams and .MP3 audio streams broadcasted through the RTMP protocol from the embedded Flash player.

How to download rtmp:// .FLV video stream or rtmp:// .MP3 audio stream with WM Recorder in real time with AUTO recording mode enabled (AUTO ON):

• Download and install WM Recorder.
• Open WM Recorder.
• Click the MODE button. The Recording Modes dialog appears.
• Choose the ADA mode (WM Recorder will automatically choose the best Adapter for you. It is always the default adapter that Windows uses.) or choose the PRO Mode.
• Select Auto recording so that you no longer need to click the Record button to start a recording. Every supported audio or video stream you play is automatically recorded in this mode.
• Using your browser or your media player, play the .FLV video or .MP3 audio stream you want to record.
• Recording starts automatically. The RECORD button turns to STOP. Once the recording begins you can start playing and recording another video / audio clip. There is no need to wait until the play is finished.
• To end one or more recordings click STOP and select the desired action from the pop-up menu.

Note that WM Recorder also supports other recording modes. The above mentioned method is the easiest one because it doesn't even require you to hit the RECORD button. Please refer to the user guide for more.


Video Tutorial: How to Capture Streaming Video from online sources with WM Recorder