Recording sounds using the built-in microphone.

I would like to record some household sounds and save them to iTunes. How can I do this? I have been able to download some sounds from commercial sites, but need different ones.

You preferences may be different.
blue apple > system preferences > sound
Click on red circle to start record.
Click on square to stop recording.
Click on back to start
click on green triangle to play.
Robert

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