Recording without the mouse

Hi there,
is there a shortcut/command on the keyboard to start recording? Without using the mouse & hitting the big red button? Please?
Cheers

google.com is a good resource, btw.
You can find things like http://www.apple.com/support/garageband/shortcuts/

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