Free Hi-Q Recorder is a recording software to record streaming audio, Internet radio, webcasts, music, convert LP's, records, tapes, make free ringtones and a lot more. This sound recorder software is an easy way to record absolutely any sound. Free Hi-Q Recorder is a easy way to record absolutely any sound in real-time. Easy enough for anyone to use. Simply click the Record button to get started. This free MP3 audio recorder records in high quality to your selected MP3 bitrate in stereo or mono. Record streaming Internet audio, radio broadcasts or music from any media player. Record music CDs, LPs, tapes, microphone, telephone, Mini-Disc, games, satellite radio, DVD, TV and video sounds. It has auto: volume, a timer, and a versatile audio player that plays many file types. If you can hear it, you can record it.

Record directly to:
1. MP3 (Constant Bitrate: CBR or Variable Bitrate: VBR)
2. WMA 9 (Windows Media Audio 9)
3. WAV (Actual CD Quality and Higher)
4. OGG Vorbis

At the high-end you can record to above CD quality 48 kHz stereo and at the low-end you can record all the way down to 8 kHz mono. There is a very wide range of MP3 Bitrates, also for WMA, from 5 to 320 Kbps. The quality is excellent at all settings! Record streaming Internet audio or video broadcasts or webcasts of any kind, whether it's news, sports, music, talk radio or any other format, (records audio only). Record audio or video sounds from DVD, Windows Media Player, RealOne Player, Winamp, QuickTime or any other media player, games, Midi, Software synthesizer, etc. Convert, (record), LP's, any records, tapes, CD's, radio, DAT, Mini-Disc, video tape sounds, T.V. sounds, video games, telephone, microphone or from any other external device. You can also use it as a universal audio or video sound file converter.

Use it on your Laptop or Notebook to record important meetings, classes, seminars, your voice notes and more.

There is a built-in VCR-like timer so you'll never miss one of your favorite broadcasts again! You can set it to record once, daily or weekly. Easy Hi-Q Recorder also includes some advanced new features such as sound or voice activation that can automatically create new files for each new song or sound detected, silence detection and removal, file splitting and more! It also has a versatile player. Easy Hi-Q Recorder is easy enough for any beginner to use, yet is loaded with powerful, high-quality features that will satisfy advanced and professional user's recording needs. Automatic file naming is just one of many features that make it so easy to use!

Windows 7 and Vista Recording Problems
If you are having trouble recording sounds in Windows 7 or Vista, please read this information:
To be able to record audio in Windows 7 or Vista, you will have to make changes to its Default Sound Configuration / Setup.
Before making changes in 7 or Vista's sound set up, in FREE Hi-Q Recorder's Options, you will only see Master Volume available in the Input Source drop down box. You need to have more Input Source selections available to be able to record the sounds of your choice, such as: Stereo Mix or What U Hear for streaming, Microphone, Line In, etc.

Record and save music that is ready to transfer to your Apple iPhone or iPod, Zune, Rio, iRiver, Sony or any other portable MP3 music player.
Windows 7 and Vista Recording Input Source selections for recording streaming audio, sound from media players or just about anything you can hear coming through your speakers are Hidden from view and Disabled by Default.
If your sound card/system supports recording streaming audio Input Source selections such as: Stereo Mix, What U Hear, Wave Out Mix, Wave or a similar selection

The license of this software is Freeware, you can free download and free use this audio recorder software.