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#43 fan · July 20th, 2008, 03:02 PM

I was wondering if it was possible to record the output sound, without a mic (the sounds from the speakers/headphones). Would Audacity be able to do that?

paul9 · July 20th, 2008, 03:53 PM

Yes, you just need to pick the correct source to record, probably Line out.

#43 fan · July 20th, 2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by paul9

Yes, you just need to pick the correct source to record, probably Line out.

I'm using a very old version of Audacity, so perhaps that is the reason I can't find line out.
It's from 2005, I'll try a newer version.

#43 fan · July 20th, 2008, 07:30 PM

I looked in the new Audacity, but there appears to be no line out option for recording.
What could cause this? Me using Integrated Sound?

paul9 · July 20th, 2008, 08:01 PM

Which options do you have?
I just installed Audacity, and I think the option to use is Stereo mix.

#43 fan · July 20th, 2008, 09:14 PM

I looked for stereo mix, but I can't seem to find it.
I also tried following the Audacity's website for Realtek Integrated, but all that resulted in was disabling of my audio.
I guess it's time to reinstall drivers.

#43 fan · July 21st, 2008, 12:35 PM

I tried reinstalling the Realtek drivers, but that didn't work.
Perhaps I'll just get a new soundcard that is cheap.
Unfortunately, there goes my last PCI slot.

2monsters · July 21st, 2008, 01:28 PM

What exactly are you trying to record?

#43 fan · July 21st, 2008, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 2monsters

What exactly are you trying to record?

I'm trying to record a song from a live music DVD, to put on CD so my Girlfriend can hear it in my car.

And, I won't be distributing it online. It would only be used for personal use.
My main question now is how to properly uninstall Realtek drivers, and everything that comes with it.
I have used the Windows Add/Remove Programs, and I have tried using the setup type of uninstallation, both of which failed to do the job, at least I think. Or, the drivers aren't installing properly, which is probably due to the old drivers still somehow showing up.
Windows detects the Realtek device, but can't install it, even with the CD which has the installer.
As always, thanks for the help.

#43 fan · July 22nd, 2008, 11:55 AM

I fixed the problem by installing a new sound card (actually, an old Creative).
I was also able to get record the output sound.
If only the computer didn't give me a BSOD after the third run through of the song (trying to get the volume low enough as to prevent distortion).
But, I am pretty sure it was due to the GPU overheating, at least I hope.