Recording sound with built-in microphone

Want to record simple sounds (kids talking, funny phone messages, etc.) using the internal built-in microphone. Where do you go on system or what application is best to use?
Under old system 9, one would go to system preferences, sound alerts and create a new sound by clicking on new.
However, cannot find how to do this on Tiger.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks

Hi Bellet & Welcome to Apple Discussions,
The easiest way I know how to record simple audio (of the types you describe) through your PowerBook's internal microphone is to download and install a free app called Audio Recorder.
-- JDee

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