Hi,

I'm trying to record sound using the Sound Recorder. However, the sound
wave doesn't show anything. My speakers work great, as I can play cd's,
mp3s, etc. But the sound will not record or show any activity.

Does anyone know what is causing this?

Thanks,
-S

What kind of sound are you trying to record?

The speakers are not a microphone. They can't pick up sounds.

Eric,
PC Buyer Beware!
http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/

"sfpace74" wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I'm trying to record sound using the Sound Recorder. However, the sound
> wave doesn't show anything. My speakers work great, as I can play cd's,
> mp3s, etc. But the sound will not record or show any activity.
>
> Does anyone know what is causing this?
>
> Thanks,
> -S

Hi,

I was trying to record some sound files. Does this require a microphone?
On Windows ME I was able to record sound through my speakers.

Thanks,
-S

"Eric" wrote:

> What kind of sound are you trying to record?
>
> The speakers are not a microphone. They can't pick up sounds.
>
> Eric,
> PC Buyer Beware!
> http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
>
> "sfpace74" wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > I'm trying to record sound using the Sound Recorder. However, the sound
> > wave doesn't show anything. My speakers work great, as I can play cd's,
> > mp3s, etc. But the sound will not record or show any activity.
> >
> > Does anyone know what is causing this?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > -S

Either they had a microphone installed in the speakers(doubtful) OR you
Selected a feature of the soundcard software called "Record what I
hear". That feature is NOT part of Windows XP, but is specifically
included with some soundcards bonus software. You would need a sound
card that supports that feature AND install the bonus software that
makes it work. Try Creative Labs website for more info.

sfpace74 wrote:

> Hi,
>
> I was trying to record some sound files. Does this require a microphone?
> On Windows ME I was able to record sound through my speakers.
>
> Thanks,
> -S
>
> "Eric" wrote:
>
>
>>What kind of sound are you trying to record?
>>
>>The speakers are not a microphone. They can't pick up sounds.
>>
>>Eric,
>>PC Buyer Beware!
>>http://www.pcbuyerbeware.co.uk/
>>
>>"sfpace74" wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hi,
>>>
>>>I'm trying to record sound using the Sound Recorder. However, the sound
>>>wave doesn't show anything. My speakers work great, as I can play cd's,
>>>mp3s, etc. But the sound will not record or show any activity.
>>>
>>>Does anyone know what is causing this?
>>>
>>>Thanks,
>>>-S