The voice recorder needs to be installed before it can be used. You should pay attention to the installation dialog as third party software might be installed otherwise (it is automatically selected).

When you start the sound recorder for the first time you see the following basic but fully functional interface.

You can click on the Start Recording button immediately if the default settings are to your liking. The following settings are available:

• Folder: Select the directory where the voice recordings are saved to.
• File Name: Pick a generic name and a file extension for the recording. Supported audio files are mp3 and wav.
• Misc: Options to cut silence and to overwrite previous recordings.
• Sound Source: Only voice, only PC sound or both. Boost option.

Instructions are displayed if the voice and PC sound recording option is selected. Changes to the system’s sound configuration need to be made to enable recording those sounds on the PC.

The real beauty of MooO VoiceRecorder besides its simplicity is the ability to record all kinds of system sounds. You can use it to record your own voice, a Skype voice chat, an Internet radio stream, video playing on the Internet and everything else that makes a noise.

Advanced users may prefer an advanced sound recorder and editor like Audacity, which gives them more control over the recording, and editing features that this program lacks. MooO VoiceRecorder is on the other hand the perfect solution for quick recordings that need no editing or filtering.

Interested users can download the program from the developer website. The software is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit editions of the Windows operating system. An alternative is the previously reviewed Mp3 Voice Recorder which offers a similar functionality.

It could be used to record voice over IP conversations, Internet radio or any other sounds that are playing on the computer system. The mp3 recorder requires the installation of another software which is referenced on the programs homepage. It might also be necessary to change the recording device in volume control as well so that the recordings catch every sound on the system. The help on the program’s website explains how to setup this in Windows XP and Windows Vista.

The interface of the mp3 recorder is as easy as it gets. You can change the output format from mp3 to wav. The only other controls are to start and stop the recording. The recording will start instantly and a save as dialog box will be shown as soon as you press the stop recording button.

The program is easy to use and delivers results almost instantly after setting the system up correctly. Could be handy if you need to record a sound but have no other means of doing so.