The best video stream recorder

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The best video stream recorder, stream downloader, stream ripper, stream capture soft

IMHO Replay A/V (Shareware/Windows) is the best stream recorder. Replay A/V allows you to record almost any streaming audio and video instantaneously, or schedule recordings to happen automatically later. It can record the following stream types:

• iTunes radio stations (Shoutcast MP3 http streams. You can split and tag mp3 files automatically);

• Windows Media audio and video streams (HTTP, MMS, RTSP);

• Real Audio and Real Video streams (HTTP, RTSP);

• QuickTime (HTTP);

• Nullsoft video streams (AOL .NSV videos);

• Sirius and XM Online radio;

• Flash Video (HTTP / .FLV);

• Flash (HTTP / .SWF);

• SlingBox streaming video.

Replay A/V has an integrated Replay Media Guide that lets you pick Radio Shows, Radio Stations, TV Stations and Podcasts to record with a single click.

Plus you can upgrade to Audio Video Streaming Capture Suite or just buy Replay A/V as a part of it.

Audio Video Streaming Capture Suite includes the following software:

• Replay A/V - audio/video stream recorder and ripper
• Replay Media Catcher - unique HTTP/RTMP stream ripper that allows to record Flash video and MP3 audio streams from Flash Player.
• Replay Music - unique direct sound recording software that can record any sound produced by your sound card splitting and tagging songs automatically.
• AtLarge Recorder - The only PC Software that lets you capture video directly from your SlingBox
• FreeRecorder - VoIP and Skype call recorder.
• Replay ScreenCast - one-click audio/video screen capturing software

Another stream recording software I highly recommend is WM Recorder (Shareware/Windows).

WM Recorder can record the following streams:

• Windows Media audio and video streams (HTTP, MMS, RTSP);

• Real Audio and Real Video streams (HTTP, RTSP);

• QuickTime (HTTP);

• Flash Video (HTTP / .FLV);

• iTunes radio stations (Shoutcast MP3 http streams. NO song splitting and tagging).

WM Recorder is very unique. It can record more Windows Media and Real Media streams in its Real Time Recording mode than any other software available on the market. Besides it can record password-protected streams.

WM Recorder also allows you to record every streaming media mentioned above automatically (AUTO ON) without even hitting the record button.

Other recording software I prefer to use:

• Replay Media Catcher to record streaming flash .FLV video and .MP3 audio streamed through the RTMP protocol.

• PP Recorder to record p2p Internet TV programs

• MovRecorder to record QuickTime streams through the RTSP protocol

• Pamela to record Skype phone calls, SkypeCasts, Skype Video calls and Chats

• StreamRipper to rip Shoutcast/Icecast .MP3, .AAC and .OGG streams (automatical song splitting and tagging supported), Nullsoft .NSV Streaming Video. These streams are sometimes called iTunes radio stations and Winamp TV.

Sometimes I also use VLC, MPlayer and NetTransport.

It is also worth mentioning Replay Music - unique direct sound recording software that can record any sound produced by your sound card splitting and tagging songs automatically. As you have already noticed, Replay Music is not a video recorder, but it can be purchased as a part of Audio Video Streaming Capture Suite.


If you prefer to use other software like HiDownload, Mass Downloader, NetTransport, Offline Explorer, GetAsfStream or any other media stream recorder please don't hesitate to tell us!

And please participate in the poll to help others to choose a stream recording software. No matter how experienced you are, your voice it very important for us!