Audio Recording Software

Hey all,
I'm going to my first University lecture today (ahh!) and I'm wondering if there is some extrodinary piece of software for recording using the built-in microphone.
I found some software called "Audio Recorder 3.0" from a quick Google, but I would like some reccomendations as well.
My only desire is that I can put the computer to sleep and have the app running at the same time (I've done so with video - the sound keeps playing but the computer is sleeping).
Thanks a lot!

Hi yulichi
Audio recorder is what I recommend. It's free, it's simple, it's reliable, and nothing's better.
"My only desire is that I can put the computer to sleep and have the app running at the same time (I've done so with video - the sound keeps playing but the computer is sleeping"
This is not possible for sound, video or anything else. When your Mac sleeps it sleeps: It can't do anything else at the same time. You can by all means put your display to sleep; go into System Preferences > Energy Saver
Matthew Whiting

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Couple questions. I do a lot of audio production and
work currently. I use a gateway with Cubase, and its
not bad, but I feel like I need something mroe high
end.
Yes, you do indeed need sth more high end.
I'm looking at the 17 inch Imac. Does anyone record
using this computer? How's it sound? Is there any way
to put in a new soundcard or something if i don't
like the current one?
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