Many Skypers want to record their Skype conversations, turn them into podcasts etc. Some of these solutions work. More often than not the first time you try it you only record the caller and not yourself. Then next step often leads you to hearing yourself talking when recording. Something I find distracting. It is why we went to such lengths to make it work SkypeCasting. Soon there will be integrated solutions that make recording Skype Calls as easy as pressing a record button. For now that remains difficult.
These are the key reference links:
1. A solution for recording on just one machine.
Skype+Podcast=SkypeCasting.
Skype Forum Link 1 (There is more than one thread in the forums)
2. Simple recording solution which means you will be listening to your own echo. More on Skype Recording links to Julian Bond’s solution which will work with Windows Sound Recorder and many other recorders.
3. Recording with an extra sound card is possible. In this example two profiles were still used to create the recording. The output from the recorder profile was sent via a USB soundcard to an iPod with iTalk installed. Quality only so so.
4. Unfortunately current answer machines that work with Skype are set to only record for a very limited time. Typically 1 to 3 minutes. Were SAM or Pamela able to record for a longer period you could call another PC with it installed and use it to record your conversation.
5. The ugly and simplest solution is to simple use a desk mic and destop speakers and put an old recorder on your desk and push play. It may be good enough for interview notes. It’s unlikely to work well for a podcast.
6. The podcasting world is rapidly evolving. New approaches are released almost daily. There are many setups that use multiple PC’s or more sophisticated mixing equipment. If you have that sort of studio then you probably already have a solution.
Finally remember that recording calls may be illegal and you should always ask for permission first.
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