StepVoice Recorder
StepVoice Recorder
Editors' Review
This simple recording program lacks some key features, but its generous trial restriction helps keep it in the running. StepVoice Recorder's rather mundane, nonresizable interface isn't likely to blow anyone's mind, but it's quite easy to use and displays two prominent level meters to ensure your recordings don't end up distorted. Though many recording applications offer presets for sources such as a CD player, a microphone, or a line-in jack, this program makes you adjust signal strength via Windows' built-in audio controls. However, we're glad it provides buttons for quickly accessing these settings. StepVoice Recorder can only capture files in the MP3 format, but at least it lets you configure the audio quality. In our tests, the program did a fine job of recording a Net radio stream, but it's a shame the app doesn't include a scheduler or a silence-detection tool for automatically dicing up tracks. We also missed a voice-activation feature. Still, unlike many of its competitors, this utility lets you record as many tracks as you want for a full 30 days. Folks seeking a basic, functional recording app should definitely consider this option.
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Editors' Review
This simple recording program lacks some key features, but its generous trial restriction helps keep it in the running. StepVoice Recorder's rather mundane, nonresizable interface isn't likely to blow anyone's mind, but it's quite easy to use and displays two prominent level meters to ensure your recordings don't end up distorted. Though many recording applications offer presets for sources such as a CD player, a microphone, or a line-in jack, this program makes you adjust signal strength via Windows' built-in audio controls. However, we're glad it provides buttons for quickly accessing these settings. StepVoice Recorder can only capture files in the MP3 format, but at least it lets you configure the audio quality. In our tests, the program did a fine job of recording a Net radio stream, but it's a shame the app doesn't include a scheduler or a silence-detection tool for automatically dicing up tracks. We also missed a voice-activation feature. Still, unlike many of its competitors, this utility lets you record as many tracks as you want for a full 30 days. Folks seeking a basic, functional recording app should definitely consider this option.
