Most people blame the microphone when a recording sounds bad, but the software can make just as much difference. If you want clean audio without messing with a bunch of settings, a good Windows röstinspelare can make things much easier.

Part 1. How to Record Voice with a Built-in Sound Recorder

For basic voice memos, interviews, or meetings, you don't need to install anything extra - Windows already has a built-in tool. The only minor catch is that Microsoft changed the app's name across recent system updates:

Fönster 10: Pre-installed under the name Voice Recorder (often referred to as Windows Voice Recorder).

Fönster 11: Completely overhauled with a fresh design and officially renamed to Sound Recorder.

Whether you are using the classic voice recorder on Windows 10 or the updated voice recorder on Windows 11, the general process is very similar. Here is how to capture your audio with it:

Steg 1. Tryck på Windows-tangenten, skriv Sound Recorder (eller Voice Recorder if you are on Windows 10), and launch the app.

Steg 2. Click the round Spela in button and speak. If you are recording a lengthy lecture or call, you can click the Marker icon along the timeline to tag key moments so you don't have to scrub through the entire track later.

Steg 3. Klicka på Sluta button when you are done. Your new file will appear in the left panel, where you can play it back, trim awkward pauses at the start or end, or right-click the clip to open its save folder on your PC.

Part 2. Best Voice Recorders for Windows

The built-in Windows voice recorder works fine if you just need to take a quick voice memo. But it quickly falls short once you want to do more. It cannot strip out background room noise, and it won't let you capture sound coming from your computer alongside your mic.

To help you find the best voice recorder for Windows, we spent a week testing five popular tools across different setups.

Apeaksoft skärminspelare

Don't let the name throw you off. Apeaksoft skärminspelare has a dedicated Audio Recorder mode that makes it a dependable, easy-to-use voice recorder for Windows.

Bonus: How to Record Voice on Windows with Ease

Steg 1. Open the latest version on your PC. On the main dashboard, click the Ljudinspelare fliken.

Steg 2. Slå på Mikrofonen to capture your voice, and adjust the volume slider. (Keep Systemljud off if you only want your voice).

Steg 3. Klicka på den stora orangefärgade REC button on the right to start speaking. While recording, you can use the floating bar to pause or adjust the volume at any time.

Steg 4. Klicka på den röda fyrkanten Sluta för att avsluta inspelningen.

Steg 5. Listen to the track in the preview window, move the start and end sliders to trim off mistakes, and click Färdig för att spara filen på din dator.

Audacity

If you want a free voice recording software for Windows, Audacity is the top pick. It has been around for over 20 years and has zero price tags. If you want to spela in en podcast, it's great for you because it lets you record and place voice and background music on separate tracks.

VIKTIGA FUNKTIONER

• 100% free with no time limits and no watermarks.
• Lets you record and layer multiple tracks simultaneously.
• Includes a built-in tool to remove background hiss from your room.
• Lets you cut, copy, paste, and move audio clips anywhere.
• Works well with almost any USB mic or headset.

WavePad

WavePad is a versatile voice recorder for Windows that sits comfortably between a simple voice tool and a full studio editor.

VIKTIGA FUNKTIONER

• Displays sound as visual waves so you can cut out bad parts with your mouse.
• The Auto-Trim tool automatically deletes silent gaps from speech.
• Includes a built-in library of free sound effects and music clips.
• Lets you add bookmarks along the audio timeline to mark key moments.

Adobe Audition

What many people don't know is that you can not only use Adobe to resize an image but also to record audio. Many radio hosts, podcasters, and voice actors who demand studio-grade sound like to use Adobe Audition as their favorite Windows voice recorder.

VIKTIGA FUNKTIONER

• Remove unwanted sounds with the visual sound map.
• Layer voice and background music on multiple tracks.
• Monitor loudness levels for podcast-ready audio.
• Adjust clip length without changing the original voice pitch.

Goldwave

GoldWave is a lightweight Windows voice recording software that remains popular for opening quickly and never slowing your computer down. If you have an older desktop or a cheap laptop, it runs great.

VIKTIGA FUNKTIONER

• The batch tool lets you edit and change formats for hundreds of files in one go.
• Cue markers let you split an hour-long recording into separate tracks.
• Lets you set custom keyboard shortcuts to edit fast without a mouse.

Part 3. Tips for Recording Voice on Windows

Even with the best voice recorder for Windows, bad room acoustics or improper settings can ruin your audio. Here are a few quick tips to get crisp, clear sound every time:

Use headphones while recording: Always plug in a pair. This keeps your computer's sound or background music from leaking into the microphone and creating annoying echo loops.

Keep the right mic distance: Place your microphone about 4 to 6 inches away from your mouth. Angle it slightly to the side.

Pick a soft room: Avoid empty rooms with bare walls and tile floors, which make your voice echo. Record in a room with curtains, rugs, or soft furniture that soak up bouncing sound.

Check Windows mic volume: Right-click the speaker button in your Windows taskbar, open Sound Settings, and set your mic input level to around 75%–80%. Setting it to 100% can cause a harsh, crackling sound.

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