How To Record Podcasts on PC: The Ultimate Guide

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How To Record Podcasts on PC: The Ultimate Guide

20 July 2023 Ashley S. Miller Specialist of Customer Service Dept.

Last update by Emma Johnson at 8 November 2026

Summary
Discover the essential tools and techniques to record high-quality podcast audio that captivates your audience, whether they're tuning in offline or you're sharing your content across popular podcast platforms. This guide walks you through the step-by-step process so you can produce professional-sounding episodes every time.

Table of contents

I. What is a podcast?

II. How to record podcasts on PC?

1. Use Renee Audio Tools to record podcasts (suitable for Windows systems)
2. Use Audacity and Soundflower to record podcasts (suitable for Mac systems)

I. What is a podcast?

Podcasts, or digital audio files, are widely accessible on the Internet and come in a serialized format for easy subscription and download onto various electronic devices. Covering a vast array of themes including lifestyle, news, and science, these podcasts have become a global phenomenon. Listeners routinely tune in during commutes or while preparing meals, providing creators with a substantial opportunity to engage with a diverse audience.

Discover top podcast applications tailored for various platforms. Windows enthusiasts can enhance their listening experience with Pocket Casts, Grover Pro, Spotify, MusicBee, Audiocloud, and NPR One. Meanwhile, Mac users have a rich selection including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Mame Cast, Mimir, Pocket Casts, PodcastMenu, and Downcast.

Most podcasts are available for free download, although some feature commercial breaks due to company sponsorships. Others operate on a paid subscription model. If you’re unable to download podcasts or wish to create and upload your own episodes, consider using the recording tools suggested below.

II. How to record podcasts on PC?

1. Use Renee Audio Tools to record podcasts (suitable for Windows systems)

What is Renee Audio Tools?

Renee Audio Tools is a comprehensive audio utility that offers features for recording, editing, and converting audio. With its computer audio recording capability, you can capture both computer and microphone sounds. Post-recording, the software provides editing options to trim clips, apply fade effects, alter playback speed, adjust volume, and change voice pitches. Additionally, it enables merging of audio files, editing music file tags, transferring tracks to iTunes, and burning music to CD/DVD.

After completing the audio editing process, the software facilitates the conversion to a wide array of audio formats, such as MP3, MP2, M4A, WMA, AAC, AC3, FLAC, WAV, AMR, OGG, APE, MKA, and more. Additionally, it offers the capability to extract audio from numerous video formats.

Professional Audio Editor – Renee Audio Tools

CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in MP3, ACC, FLAC and APE formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing and volume adjustment, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

JoinerMerge music files into one regardless the original file formats. The output format and quality can be set, too.

CD BurnerBurn multiple music files into CD, DVD and also make APE or BIN image file.

Compatible with: Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP (32bit/64bit)

CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in diffrent formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

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How to use Renee Audio Tools to record podcasts?

Step 1: After downloading and installing, run Renee Audio Tools, and click the (Recorder) option on the main page.

Step 2: In the “Ready to Record” interface, select the sound source as “computer sound.” The default output format is MP3. Choose your output location. Once settings are configured, click the Record button to begin recording.

select computer sounds and output format in renee audio recorder

Step 3: Initiate playback of your chosen podcast to commence recording via the intuitive software interface. You’re empowered to pause or resume the recording process as needed. Upon completion, press the Stop key to halt recording, and the audio file will seamlessly save to your predetermined directory.

Kind tipsTo create a podcast solo, use Renee Audio Tools by selecting the ‘recording’ function upon launching, choosing ‘microphone’ as your sound source, ensuring your microphone is connected, and hitting ‘Record’. Post-recording, locate the file in the output folder to upload to your chosen podcasting service.

use renee audio tools to record computer sounds

Utilize Renee Audio Recorder Pro‘s scheduling feature to seamlessly record online programs available only during specific time slots.

Professional Audio Editor – Renee Audio Tools

CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in MP3, ACC, FLAC and APE formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing and volume adjustment, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

JoinerMerge music files into one regardless the original file formats. The output format and quality can be set, too.

CD BurnerBurn multiple music files into CD, DVD and also make APE or BIN image file.

Compatible with: Windows 11 / 10 / 8.1 / 8 / 7 / Vista / XP (32bit/64bit)

CutterArbitrarily cut and clip audios in diffrent formats. Many effects, such as fade in/out, speed adjustment, music mixing, are available.

ConverterConvert music files between all audio formats, including MP3, M4A, ACC, OGG, AAC, FLAC and the others. It can also convert the video format into MP3.

RecorderRecord computer sounds from streaming media and microphone at the same time and output into multiple audio formats.

Full Version Download

32321 users has downloaded and enjoyed it!

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2. Use Audacity and Soundflower to record podcasts (suitable for Mac systems)

If you have a Mac, you can use the Audacity and Soundflower apps to record your favorite podcasts. The following are the specific steps:

Step 1: Download and install the Audacity and Soundflower applications, open them on the Mac system (System Preferences>Sound>Output), and select Soundflower (2ch).

Select Soundflower in System Preferences

Step 2: Open Audacity, in Preferences, select (Devices), then select (Soundflower (2ch)) from the (Device) drop-down menu under (Recording), click (OK) Save Settings.

Select the recording device as Soundflower (2ch) in Audacity

Step 3: Click the red record button in Audacity, then play the podcast you want to record. Once the recording is complete, in the (File) menu, select (Export), which allows you to convert the recording to various formats, such as MP3 or FLAC. You can then listen to the recorded audio at your leisure.

Click on Audacity's record button to start recording audio

Note: After recording audio, please restore the sound settings of the Mac system to the original state (open (System Preferences > Sound > Output), and select Internal Speakers or Line Out as the output device) .

Kind tipsIf you want to create your own podcast audio, you can use the system’s built-in QuickTime Player to record podcasts. The operation method is very simple. First, open the QuickTime Player application, click the (File) button, then select (New Audio Recording) in the pop-up menu, and click the red record button in the pop-up audio recording window to start audio recording. Click the stop button after the recording is complete, then choose (File) > (Save) to save and name the recorded audio, and you can also choose the desired save location.

Create new audio recording