Audio Recorder for Your PC
Software Programming Instructions
Enables you to record from the Internet, CD's, Videotapes, etc.
Last Updated:  March 13, 2010

First -- Print this page out if possible.

Disclaimer -- I am not responsible for any incompatibility with your Sound Card and any errors that you make setting up this Software on your own PC that could result in any problems that you may experience.

Note:  This Programming does require some basic Computer / Software skills.  It can get a little tricky but if you follow each step carefully, it should work without any problems.  If it doesn't work the first time, try it again.

Also -- Audio Files are LARGE and take up a lot of room on your Hard drive.  Be sure you have enough memory available for the files that you want to save on your PC.  These .wav files can be copied to a CD if you have the capabilities and can then be played on your home or car stereos.

And -- I don't know how the scheduling works with DSL High Speed Connections.  Please contact me if you have information.  It might be the same as a Cable Connection.

     See Step 20b. if you have a High-Speed Internet Cable Connection.

Total Recorder Professional Edition

To try out the Software and become familiar with the Settings and Features to:
          *  Automatically Connect to the Internet
          *  Record a Radio Program
          *  Automatically Disconnect from the Internet

  1.  Open the Total Recorder Software Program.

  2.  Click on the Clock Icon on the top task bar -- Scheduler.

  3.  The Record / Play Schedule Window should open.

  4.  Click on the New button at the bottom of the Window.

  5.  The Schedule Item Window should open.

  6.  Make sure Record is selected in the Job Section at the top.

  7.  Select the Frequency of the Recording.  For this Example, click on Once.

  8.  Select the Date of the Recording.  For this Example, leave it as the Current Date.

  9.  Enter the Start and Stop Times.  Note -- this is based on a 24-hour clock.  
              Click here for   Time Conversions

       Note:  Always back off the Start Time by two minutes in order for the Internet
                  Connection to be made and the program to load.  Otherwise, you will cut-off at
                   least the first 60 seconds or so of the beginning of the broadcast.
             
       For this Example:
              Allow yourself at least ten minutes to complete this Programming before the
              Scheduled Start Time.  If it takes you longer to| complete the Programming, go
              back and change the times entered.  Set the Stop Time for at least 3 minutes after
              the Start Time.              

10.  Click on the Recording Source and Parameters Button.

11.  The Recording Source and Parameters Window should open.

12.  Under Recording Source -- select Sound Board.

13.  Select Use these lines of Record Control (Record through Total Recorder).

14.  Select Sound Mixer.

15.  Leave the Recording Parameters as is.

16.  Click on OK to save the Settings.  That window should close.

17.  Under File Name, select This Name.

18.  Type in Sample as the file name.  Click on the File Folder Icon.
              The Save As Window should open.  Change this file name
              to whatever you want in the future.

19.  Click on the Down Arrow at the top Save In Menu bar. 
              Select Desktop.  Click on Save.  This is the location where your file will be saved
              to after the Recording has completed.  Change this location to where ever you want
              in the future.

20.  In the While Scheduled Job Started Section --
              a.  Click on Connect to Internet and Play Internet Transmission.
              b.  Note:  If you have a High-Speed Cable Internet Connection, skip
                              Steps 20a - 33 ... click on the Run box and insert the
                              URL address of the Link you want -- see the examples below.

21.  Click on the Connection Button.

22.  The Connection to the Internet Window should open.

23.  Click on Connect to the Internet  [using Default connection]

24.  Under After Scheduled Job Completes, click on Always Disconnect.

25.  Click on OK to save these Settings and close the Window.

26.  Click on the Tune Button. 

27.  The Total Recorder Minibrowser Window should open.

28.  The URL address at the top of the Window should be your Browser Home Page. 
                 This page should be displayed in the window directly below.  If not -- click on the
                 Home Button or the Folder Icon to search for the correct address.

29.  In the Status Section at the bottom of the Window -- Base Page field: 
                  for this Example -- copy and paste or type in:   BBCRadio4
                  Change this to whatever you want in the future.

30.  In the Play Address field -- copy and paste or type in the
                  URL address of the Broadcast that you want to record.

               For this example, use the following address for the
               Listen Live link at the BBC Radio 4 Website:

               http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/radio4.shtml?fm

               Note:  The Listen Live link for BBC 7 Radio is:

               http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/bbc7.shtml

               Change this URL Address to whatever you want in the future.

31.  In the Name field above the other two fields, click on the Save As button. 
               The Saving Named Transmission Window should open.

32.  Type in the same name you used in Step # 31 ( see above ).

33.  Click OK to save.

34.  Click OK at the bottom of the Total Recorder Minibrowser Window to save these
                settings and close this window.

35.   Reset Start and Stop Times if necessary -- if they've expired because you took longer
                 to schedule this recording.

36.  Click OK at the bottom of the Schedule Item Window to save all of the settings and
                 close this window.

37.  Click OK at the bottom of the Record / Play Schedule Window to save this
                 Scheduled Program and close this window.

38.  Close the Total Recorder Software Program Window.

39.  Wait and see if your Scheduled Program begins and ends at the specified times. 
                 This is what should happen:
                 
        *  Total Recorder Software should open on the bottom Task Bar
        *  The Connecting to the Internet Window should open.
        *  The Internet Connection should be dialed and connected.
        *  The Recorder Window should open (smaller window).
        *  The Radio program should load and then begin to play.
        *  You should be able to hear the current live radio broadcast.
        *  The radio broadcast should stop at the specified time.
        *  The Recorder Window should close.
        *  The Internet Connection should be disconnected.
        *  The Saved Audio .wav File should be on your Desktop.  

41.   Open and Play the Audio File to make sure everything worked alright.

Note:  The quality of the Recording depends on the Radio Broadcast and your Internet
            Connection.  You might experience distortion and silences that cannot be controlled
            by this Software.  There are some advance features that might help but you're own
            with those.

Note:  The Bold Items in Red are the ones to change based on your own Broadcasts that
            you want to record.    To check out the dates and times, click below:

Weekly Radio Broadcasts of "As Time Goes By":  BBC 7 Radio What's On Page      

Occasional Radio Drama Broadcasts:  BBC Radio 4 What's On Page

If you follow these instructions step by step, everything should work alright.  If not, try again - and try to make sense out of what you're trying to do so you'll understand how the program works.  The most important thing is to READ what's here.