Recording from a Microphone
jAudio has the ability to record new audio to be saved and added to the
recordings table. This can accessed by choosinbg the "Record from Microphone"
menu item from the "recording" menu. This displays a new window which has
several components.
- Setting the final encoding
- Displaying the encoding of already recorded audio
- Choosing what file type the audio should have
- Recording of audio
- play back previously recorded audio
- saving or discarding recorded audio
Setting the final encoiding
The "Change Encoding Format" allows one to alter the properties ofthe audio
recorded audio. The new settings will be applied to the audio as it is save
(after pressing the "Save" button).
Displaying the encoding of already recorded audio
If audio has already been recorded, the "Display Current Encoding" button will
display a pop up window with showing the current format of the recorded audio.
Choosing what file type the audio should have
This combo box contains all available output formats that are available for file
writing.
Recording of Audio
The "Record" button immediately starts recording. If no recording devices are
available for recording, an error message is displayed. The recording continues
until the "Stop Recording" button is pressed. Starting a new Recording without
first saving the audio results in the discarding of the original recording.
Play Last Recording
The "Play Last Recording starts playback of the last recording. This playback
can be stopped by pressing the "Stop Playback" at any time.
Saving or discarding recorded audio
The "Save" button saves the recorded audio, sapplying any changes specified in
the "Change Encoding Format" window. If no recording has been made a dialog box
permits the canceling of the save. If the "Cancel" button is pressed, all
recordings are discarded immediately and the window closed.