Call Recorder for Skype
I've been dipping my toes into podcasting, and today I wanted to use Skype to interview Scott Sigler, author of EarthCore. Skype has decided not to include a call recording feature, which is silly if you ask me, but I found a plug in for $12.95, called Call Recorder, which adds recording capability to Skype for the Mac.
You can set up your preferences in the Skype preferences window to record calls automatically or manually. It saves files as QuickTime movies, with your voice on one track and the other person's voice on the other track. You can convert the MOV file to an MP3 by dragging it onto the included "Convert to MP3" icon (I don't know why they made the converter a separate application. It would have been nice to have them integrated.)
The recorder interface shows up as a small separate window with a big red button to push when you want to start recording. A blinking light lets you know when it is recording. When you are done, click the magnifying glass to go straight to the file in the finder. The name of the caller and the time and date of the call are stored in the metadata tags of the recorded file.
You can download a 7-day trial version for free to test it out. Link
Comments
For my podcasts I use Wire Tap. Not only can you record off skype but you can record anything from your mic and your built in audio at the same time.
Posted by: Dave LaMorte | June 1, 2006 6:20 PM