Recording voice or sounds?

How can I record my voice or sounds on my new MacBook?

Hi, keith28.
To record your voice with the built-in microphone, you can use any of the following software:
•  Use QuickTime Pro for recording and converting (export) the recording to .wav. Some people balk at paying US$ 29.99 for a QuickTime Pro key, but I find it does a nice job in basic recording, converting audio/video, and basic A/V editing, all with the simplicity of the QuickTime interface.
• Sound Recorder and Audacity are two good freeware choices. These are PPC-based apps, not Universal Binaries, but should run under Rosetta.
Your MacBook's internal microphone should be the default audio input device in System Preferences > Sound. See the top of page 69 of the hardcopy manual that was included with your Mac Book.
For recording other sounds, e.g. clippings from movie soundtracks for your personal use or other sounds on your Mac, WireTap Pro and Audio HiJack Pro are some good and popular shareware offerings.
You can investigate other solutions by searching MacUpdate or Version Tracker. The user-submitted reviews accompanying the listings can be helpful in sorting the wheat from the chaff.
Good luck!
Dr. Smoke
Author: Troubleshooting Mac® OS X

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