Streaming Audio Recorder

$39.95

Free to try Apowersoft Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10 Version 4.1.8 Full Specs

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2.5 2.5

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3.4 3.4

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by Download.com staff / December 03, 2014

Streaming Audio Recorder offers a plethora of options for recording audio files and listening to music. You can record just about any audio from your favorite website, convert audio files into different formats, and listen to streaming radio.

Pros

Quickly capture audio: With Streaming Audio Recorder, we were able to successfully capture a snippet of music from a YouTube video. We were also able to play back the audio without any issues.

Multiple file formats: Users can choose from five different output file formats for capturing and converting files. From the Record Settings tab, we were able to toggle back and forth between output formats to capture audio in MP3, AAC, OGG, WMA, and WAV file formats.

Built-in radio: The program comes with 35 different genres to choose from for streaming radio.

Cons

Share doesn't actually share: We were pleased to see that Streaming Audio Recorder includes a Share function. But when we clicked to share our audio recording on Facebook, it merely shared a link to the publisher's website, rather than our recording.

Clunky design: While the user interface appears fairly straightforward at first glance, each option introduces a pop-up window with a dizzying array of settings options, most of which you don't actually need to get the job done.

Bottom Line

While Streaming Audio Recorder successfully captured audio in the formats we selected, we weren't fans of its poorly designed interface. For that reason, you might want to consider other audio recorders before settling on this one.

Editors' note: This is a review of the trial version of Streaming Audio Recorder 3.4.1.

Publisher's Description

From Apowersoft:

Apowersoft Streaming Audio Recorder is a powerful audio recording software with a wide range of editing and conversion capabilities. With it, you can record any audio playing on the computer (for example, streaming music from an internet website, online live shows or internet radio broadcast). You can also record sound from a microphone or any other audio devices that plug-into your computer. Apart from recording audio from computer, this Streaming Audio Reorder can also work as an ID3 tags identifier. It can automatically get the ID3 tags information like title, artist, album, genre and release year for your music file. Of course, if it failed to get the correct ID3 tags, you can add or edit ID3 tags manually with its inbuilt ID3 Tag Editor.

And with its Schedule Tasks function, you are able to set any scheduled tasks at a time that is most convenient for you. Once preset the Start and End time, the application will run in the background of your computer automatically when the condition is triggered. Apowersoft Streaming Audio Recorder also provides the built-in audio converter. It supports converting audio files between any popular audio formats: MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC and OGG. Besides, it's also equipped with smart audio editor that helps you to edit any part of the audio file by cutting, pasting or deleting. Entertainment is another indispensable feature of this audio recorder. It supports the ability to listen to thousands of live radio stations directly on the application; you can enjoy the fun brought by listening to the latest music and the radio from various genres. Anyway, Streaming Audio Reorder can be seen as a good option for recording system sound or voice through microphone. As it's not only favored by the new learners for its simple and clear interface, but also welcomed by professionals for its high-quality and professional recordings.

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"Terrible latency problems with recording"

KarmaRocketX June 26, 2015 / Version: Streaming Audio Recorder 3.5.5

2015-06-26 04:35:28 | By KarmaRocketX

Pros

interface is tiny and easy to navigate, records system audio decently enough, just don't expect it to do anything else.

Cons

Recording with system and microphone together is broken and latency problems make it unusable.

Summary

Got this to do one thing and one thing, only: Record system audio and microphone together to sing and record karaoke performances. Unfortunately, the one reason I I got this software was all for nothing as all mic and system recordings are delayed by 3-4 seconds, making it completely unsuitable for use. For reference, this is not a problem with either of my sources being recorded as they are both at the exact same frequency, the problem with latency and the recording being off sync is with the program itself.

This program is the literal definition of "you had one job". It fails to do that. Sure, it records system audio itself, but any free program can do that. Makes me wonder why the "Both System Audio And Microphone" setting is even there as it's the one reason to get this and the one thing that doesn't even work correctly.

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"Very-very Good product !"

Vo Vo June 18, 2015 / Version: Streaming Audio Recorder 3.0.8

2015-06-18 06:05:53 | By Vo Vo

Pros

Record any sound from your computer in 1:1 quality
Record streaming audio and online radio stations
Ease of use
Available in different languages
lot pros

Cons

I have no cons

Summary

Apowersof - very-very Good product !

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"Good TRIAL (not free) program with Limitations."

gbruce40 September 23, 2014 / Version: Streaming Audio Recorder 3.3.4

2014-09-23 14:07:45 | By gbruce40

Pros

Records many music file types and at high quality. Easy to use (Or quick to learn). Allows limited editing, searching and can automatically add ID3 Tags or allow you to edit them, if you have the information.
A promising program (Version 3.3.4) with catches.

Cons

1) Free version has limitations and is not free as they claim, but a trial version, there is a difference.
2) Three minute maximum music file length is too short for most songs.
3) Download only one piece of music at a time.
4) Pop up trial reminder with 5 second delay.
5) The registered versions start at $39.95 US per Year !!! For someone that will only download occasionally, It would be better for me to buy the whole album.
6) The trial versions three minute music length limitation makes this program unacceptable, there are programs out there that will allow longer recording.
7) Programmers who want yearly payments, it seems the way to go, for them, not for me.

Summary

Getting rid of the trial versions ridiculous limitations will cost you from $39.95 US per year to $99.95 US per year. For a Canadian that will be $50.00 CAD after conversion and tax. Way too expensive.
For $49.99 US they seem to throw in a streaming video recorder which on the face of it seams a reasonable deal, but I only want Audio!
In summary, not a good download.

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"Effective audio software"

Dolphinnn May 07, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-05-07 23:28:46 | By Dolphinnn

Pros

reasonable price, stable operation , helpful functions, capture audio with no quality loss.

Cons

a more mini interface will be cuter.

Summary

This app brings me much convenience and enjoyment.

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"The 2.5.2 version is more stable and powerful"

Scottkate March 06, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-03-06 01:46:24 | By Scottkate

Pros

1. Easy to use
2. More stable than the previous version
3. I can convert the recorded audio to any formats that I need.

Cons

It is a shareware not a freeware!

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"A good and useful program for me"

Corloss_k March 06, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-03-06 01:36:25 | By Corloss_k

Pros

It is a graphical program so I can record audio, convert audio into other formats easily. I have tested a lot of such kinds of audio recorders before. In general, it has the most functions.

Cons

If the developers can add more advanced features onto it, it will be better. For example, it can record several channels of radios seperately.

Summary

It is worthy to pay for it.

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"Virus Riddled Garbage That Does Not Work"

Saxdred March 01, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-03-01 08:48:53 | By Saxdred

Pros

The installation was quick and easy. But riddled with viruses.

Cons

Once opened the program disabled my sound card on my Windows XP machine. My anti virus program then detected a virus. I rebooted my computer just to get the same result upon restart. When I un-installed this program my computer went back to normal. I would stay away from this piece of junk. Also, I thought CNet made sure it's programs contained no viruses? I would give this 0 stars if I could.

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"Just download this audio Recorder with Surprise"

Williamchit78 March 01, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-03-01 03:01:54 | By Williamchit78

Pros

I have used many audio recorder before, but this program is really great for me.
I need to create some schedule recording task when I am out, this is the program which can help me do that!

Cons

You can pause and resume recording anytime as you want!
excellent!

Summary

$29.95 is Worth! I brought Streaming Video Recorder + Audio Recorder with bundle.
Thanks, just share some of my ideas

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"Paid Version unstable in Win 7 64"

CBrad61 February 28, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-02-28 11:29:19 | By CBrad61

Pros

Simple to use, but not worth the headaches.

Cons

Paid for the full version and within a week caused serious instability with Win 7 64-bit. I had to roll back the computer to installation date and remove the program in safe mode. It began by causing the system to shut down on start up. Got progresively worse. Finally showed as a phantom item on C drive without a driver. Once removed, all is well.

Summary

Live and learn.

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"Very Limited Free Version"

jay299uk01 February 18, 2012 / Version: Not Found

2012-02-18 04:22:00 | By jay299uk01

Pros

None found - not used.

Cons

3 minutes of recording only with the free version

Summary

It would be useful, to say the least, if it was made clear before installing the application that there are only three minutes of recording allowed on the free version, plus other restrictions. So now uninstalled.

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What's new in version 4.1.8
Version 4.1.8: Add audio source in interface. Optimize icon in library display. Add new menu on top right corner of the interface.

General
Publisher	Apowersoft
Publisher web site	http://www.apowersoft.com
Release Date	March 23, 2017
Date Added	March 23, 2017
Version	4.1.8

Category
Category	MP3 & Audio Software
Subcategory	Streaming Audio Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows XP/2003/Vista/7/8/10
Additional Requirements	None

Download Information
File Size	21.46MB
File Name	streaming-audio-recorder-cnet.exe

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Total Downloads	103,480
Downloads Last Week	237

Pricing
License Model	Free to try
Limitations	3-minute recording trial
Price	$39.95

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