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Active Sound Recorder 11.0

MultiMedia Soft  ❘ 17.5MB  ❘ Shareware
Windows
Latest Version
11.0
Safe to install

Capture Sound Effortlessly with Active Sound Recorder

Boris Weber

Active Sound Recorder by MultiMedia Soft offers an intuitive and effective solution for high-quality audio recording, but could use enhancements in its user interface and editing capabilities.
2025 Editor's Rating
ActiveX control that adds sound recording capabilities to multimedia applications and is designed to work directly with your sound card or with your CD player.
Custom DSP effects are also supported: you can create your own DSP effects and apply them to the sound being recorded.

Summary of available features:
-Recording from any DirectSound or ASIO compatible sound card available inside the system
-Recording and exporting in the several sound formats
-CD ripping of full tracks with resampling capabilities
-Ripping of predefined portion of CD tracks
-Real-time visual feedback: VU-Meter, Oscilloscope, Spectrum, Waveform display
-Events for reporting memory or file size occupation in real time
-Sound Activation System (automatically skips silence periods)
-CDDB database queries
-CD cover pictures retrieval through Amazon Web Services
-Restart of a stopped recording session in "Append mode", "Insert mode", "Mix mode" and -"Overwrite mode"
-Basic sound editing capabilities with possibility to export portions of sound to the clipboard
-Creation of graphic bars for custom displaying of Vu-Meters, Spectrum and Progress bars.
-Waveform analysis with support for generating the waveform bitmap
-Advanced waveform visualisation for editing purposes through the embedded Waveform Analyzer
- Support for recording directly from sound files stored on disk, memory buffer or clipboard with resampling capabilities
- Support for recording directly from Internet sites
- A background sound can be applied to the current recording session, also in loop mode
- Support for exporting to file contents of the latest recording session with resampling capabilities
- Automatic Gain Controller applied to data coming from an input channel
- Uploading of the last recording session to a FTP server
- Support for custom DSP effects
- Support for switching the output file without stopping the recording session and without loosing any sound data

Overview

Active Sound Recorder is a Shareware software in the category Development developed by MultiMedia Soft.

The latest version of Active Sound Recorder is 11.0, released on 10/18/2022. It was initially added to our database on 11/14/2014.

Active Sound Recorder runs on the following operating systems: Windows. The download file has a size of 17.5MB.

Active Sound Recorder has not been rated by our users yet.

Pros

  • User-friendly interface that is easy to navigate
  • Supports a wide range of audio formats for recording
  • Allow users to schedule recordings
  • Includes editing features for trimming and enhancing recordings
  • Provides high-quality sound output with minimal background noise
  • Compatible with various Windows operating systems
  • Offers flexible recording settings including bit rate and sample rate adjustments

Cons

  • Limited support for advanced audio processing features
  • May experience compatibility issues with certain audio hardware
  • No mobile app version available for on-the-go recording
  • The free trial version has time constraints on recordings and limited features
  • Occasional bugs or crashes reported by users during use
  • Lacks comprehensive customer support resources, such as live chat or forums

FAQ

What is Active Sound Recorder?

Active Sound Recorder is an audio recording software developed by MultiMedia Soft that allows users to record and save sound from various sources on their computer.

What operating systems is Active Sound Recorder compatible with?

Active Sound Recorder is compatible with Windows operating systems, including Windows 7, 8, and 10.

Can Active Sound Recorder record audio from any source?

Yes, Active Sound Recorder can record sound from a variety of sources including microphone input, line-in input, streaming audio, and more.

Is there a limit to the recording duration in Active Sound Recorder?

There is no set limit to the recording duration in Active Sound Recorder, allowing users to record audio for extended periods if needed.

Can users schedule recordings in Active Sound Recorder?

Yes, users can schedule recordings in advance using the scheduler feature available in Active Sound Recorder.

What audio formats does Active Sound Recorder support for saving recordings?

Active Sound Recorder supports saving recordings in popular audio formats such as WAV, MP3, WMA, and OGG.

Does Active Sound Recorder have editing capabilities?

Active Sound Recorder primarily focuses on recording functionality and does not have advanced editing features. Users may need additional software for editing recordings.

Can users pause and resume recordings in Active Sound Recorder?

Yes, users can pause and resume recordings at any point during the recording process in Active Sound Recorder.

Is there a trial version of Active Sound Recorder available for users to test before purchasing?

Yes, MultiMedia Soft offers a trial version of Active Sound Recorder for users to test the software's features before making a purchase.

Does Active Sound Recorder support multi-channel recording?

Yes, Active Sound Recorder supports multi-channel recording, allowing users to capture audio from different sources simultaneously.


Boris Weber

Boris Weber

I am an editor at UpdateStar. I started as a support engineer, and am now specialized in writing about general software topics from a usability and performance angle among others. I telecommute from UpdateStar’s Berlin office, when I am not working remote as a digital nomad for UpdateStar. When I'm not analyzing the latest software updates, you can find me exploring new cities, immersing myself in local cultures, and discovering innovative tech trends across the globe.

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