RecMaster Pro-Tip: Direct MP3 Output for Scheduled Recordings (Audio-Only) 🎧

User Question: Audio-Only Output Format: Can the scheduled recording task be set to output the file directly as an MP3 file format? (Not MP4 or M4A). The Answer: Yes, absolutely! RecMaster allows users to set the output format for audio-only recordings directly to either MP3 or WAV. This is a powerful feature for podcasters, students, and professionals needing ready-to-use audio files. Let’s dive to the details on how to set direct MP3 output for scheduled recordings in Audio Only mode.

Before all, please ensure you’ve installed RecMaster.

Step 1: Set Your Audio Output Format (MP3 or WAV)

Before setting up the scheduled task, you must ensure the general audio settings are configured for your desired output format (MP3 for maximum compatibility, WAV for lossless quality).

1. Open RecMaster: Launch the application.
2. Access the Menu: Click on the Menu button.
3. Go to Settings: Select Settings from the dropdown list.
4. Navigate to Audio: Click on the Audio tab on the left-hand side.
5. Select Audio Format: In the Audio Format dropdown menu, choose MP3 or WAV.
6. Save: Click OK to confirm your changes.

This global setting ensures that any future recording started in Audio Only mode, including your scheduled task, will automatically output the file in your chosen format (MP3 or WAV).

Step 2: Set Up the Audio-Only Scheduled Task

Now that your output format is set, here is how to schedule your hands-free, audio-only recording.

1. Access Auto Recording: Click the Menu button, and then select Auto Recording.
2. Open the Schedule Tab: In the new window, click the Schedule tab.
3. Create a New Task: Click the Create button.
4. Configure Task Details: This is where you define your recording:
   • Mode: Crucially, choose “Audio Only” from the Mode dropdown menu.
   • Start Time & End Time: Set the exact date and time the recording should begin and end.
   • Audio Input: Choose whether to record System Sound (e.g., streaming audio, online meetings) and/or the Microphone (e.g., voiceovers, calls).
   • Repeat: Choose whether to enable the task to repeat on specific days (e.g., every Monday and Wednesday).
5. Confirm and Arm: Click Confirm to save the scheduled task.

Important Note for Scheduled Tasks:

For the scheduled recording to execute successfully, you must keep the RecMaster application open and running on your computer. You do not need to be actively using it, but it must be minimized or running in the background. You can set your computer not to sleep or screen-locked to avoide errors. And then you can get direct MP3 output for scheduled recordings in Audio Only mode.

Besides, to make sure that the videos be recorded and saved with no problems, please don’t set the computer to be closed, screenlocked, or sleep during the recording which will cause failure saving the recorded files. You can set RecMaster to record in segments according to sepcific duration or file size accordingly to avoide sudden errors. For example, set it to save into one file in every 1 minute. (Menu>> Auto Recording>> Segment)

Why MP3 Output Matters for Scheduled Tasks

Choosing direct MP3 output for scheduled recordings streamlines your entire workflow:

• Automation Complete: The task is truly automated—it starts, records, and saves the file in the desired, ready-to-use MP3 format, eliminating manual post-recording conversion.
• Space Saving: MP3 files are significantly smaller than RAW or WAV formats, making them ideal for long-duration scheduled recordings of lectures or conferences, saving disk space instantly.
• Max Compatibility: MP3 files are universally playable, making it easy to share the finished recording with colleagues, upload to a podcast platform, or transfer to a mobile device without format worries.

For more detailed information on all the available settings within the scheduled task interface, you can consult the full guide: How to Schedule a Recording on Mac and Windows 🚀