How do I record audio on my Samsung Android tablet?

Recording audio on your Samsung Android tablet is easy with the built-in Voice Recorder app. Whether you want to capture interviews, meetings, lectures, musical performances, or personal memos, the Voice Recorder allows you to record clear audio directly on your tablet.

Most Samsung devices running Android 5.0 or later come equipped with the Voice Recorder app. This comprehensive tool allows you to record, edit, and manage all your audio content. With just a few taps, you can start capturing high-quality audio recordings.

In this guide, we’ll walk through how to find the Voice Recorder app on your Samsung tablet, configure recording settings, start and stop recordings, utilize different recording modes, edit audio clips, and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Locate the Voice Recorder App

Most Samsung Android tablets come with a pre-installed Voice Recorder app. You can find it in the Apps menu or App drawer. Look for an icon that looks like a microphone.

If you don’t see the Voice Recorder app, you may need to download it from the Galaxy Store. Open the Galaxy Store app, search for “Voice Recorder”, and install the app.

You can also search for the Voice Recorder in the App drawer search bar if you can’t find it. Once installed, you can add the Voice Recorder shortcut to your home screen for quick access.

Download Voice Recorder from Galaxy Store

Configure Recording Settings

The Voice Recorder app provides various options to customize the audio quality of your recordings. Tap the settings icon in the top right corner of the app to open the settings menu.

You can configure the following settings:

Sampling Rate – Choose between three options: Low (8 kHz), Medium (16 kHz), and High (44.1 kHz). Higher sampling rates capture higher audio frequencies, resulting in better quality recordings.
Encoding – Select the audio encoding format. The default AAC format provides good quality at reasonable file sizes. You can also choose WAV for uncompressed CD-quality audio at the cost of larger file sizes.

Channels – Choose between mono or stereo recording. Stereo captures separate tracks for the left and right audio channels, allowing for a more spatially accurate recording.

For casual voice recordings, the default settings are fine. If recording music or audio for professional use, select the High sampling rate and Stereo channels. WAV encoding provides the highest quality but results in large file sizes.

Finding the right balance between audio quality and file size depends on your specific needs. Test different settings and see what works best for your particular recording scenario.

Start Recording

To start recording audio on your Samsung Android tablet, simply tap and hold the red Record button at the bottom of the Voice Recorder app. This will initiate the recording, and you’ll see a timer start counting up to show you how long the current recording has been going on.

While recording, you’ll see paused and stop buttons on the screen, allowing you to pause or end a recording at any time. The timer will continue running during a pause, then resume counting up once you unpause. To stop completely, tap the stop button.

For best audio quality, try to position the tablet’s microphone close to your mouth when speaking. Avoid covering the mic or holding it at odd angles. Also reduce background noise as much as possible by choosing a quiet environment or moving away from any loud sources.

Stop and Save Recordings

Once you are finished recording, you can tap the red stop button in the Voice Recorder app to end the recording. You will then be taken to a screen where you can review the recording waveform and duration.

Before saving the recording, you can tap the file name at the top to rename it to something descriptive. This will make it easier to find later on.

When ready, tap the Save button (floppy disk icon) to save the recording to your device’s storage. Saved recordings can be found in the My Files app under Audio > Voice Recordings.

From My Files, you can tap and hold a recording file to access options to share it via email, messaging apps, social media, and more. This allows you to easily send your audio recordings from your Samsung device to other people.

Recording Modes

The Voice Recorder app on Samsung Android tablets offers various recording modes to suit different situations. Here are some of the main recording modes available:

Standard mode – This uses the built-in microphone on your tablet to record audio. It’s the default mode and works well for recording lectures, interviews, musical ideas, and more. Standard mode records in high quality audio.

Interview mode – Designed for multi-person conversations, this mode uses multiple microphones on your tablet to capture audio from different directions. It’s great for interviews with two or more people. The microphones filter out ambient noise.

Speech-to-text mode – This smart mode converts your speech into onscreen text in real-time as you speak. It’s useful for dictating notes, documents, and more. The resulting text can be edited or shared.

There are also modes for reducing background noise, enhancing voice clarity, and more. Explore the various recording modes to find what works best for your needs.

Editing Recordings

After recording audio on your Samsung Android tablet, you may want to edit the files to trim unwanted sections, adjust the volume, or add effects. Your tablet comes with a simple pre-installed audio editing app that allows you to make basic edits.

To edit a recording:

Open the Voice Recorder app and tap on your recording to open it.

Tap the Edit button in the upper right corner.
Use the sliders at the bottom to trim the start and end points of your recording.
Tap the Volume button to boost or reduce the playback volume.

Tap Effects to add preset equalizer settings like Classical or Rock to change the sound.
When finished, tap Save to overwrite the original recording with your edits.

For more advanced editing capabilities, you may want to download a third-party audio editing app from the Google Play Store. Apps like Lexis Audio Editor or WavePad allow you to cut, copy, paste sections of a recording, remove background noise, adjust pitch, overlay tracks, and more.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while recording audio on your Samsung Android tablet, here are some tips to try:

Low Volume in Recordings

If your recordings have low volume even though you speak loudly into the mic, try adjusting the recording volume in the app settings. Make sure the mic volume is turned up high. You can also try using headphones with a built-in mic for better sound capture.

Distorted or Static Sounds

Distortion is often caused by the microphone being too close to the audio source. Try holding the tablet farther away when recording. Also check for sources of background noise or echo that could be interfering. Turn off any other nearby devices as well.

Recording Stops Unexpectedly

If your recordings stop unexpectedly, the issue may be lack of storage space. Try freeing up space on your tablet by deleting unneeded files and apps. Also check the app permissions and make sure the Voice Recorder has access to microphone and storage.

Trouble Recording in Certain Apps

Some apps may not allow audio recording or access the tablet mic properly. Try recording in the native Voice Recorder app instead for best compatibility. You can also test different mics like wired headsets to isolate the issue.

With some troubleshooting and testing, you should be able to resolve any recording problems on your Samsung tablet. Don’t hesitate to reach out for tech support if needed.

Conclusion

Recording audio on your Samsung Android tablet is easy once you know where to find the Voice Recorder app and how to configure the settings. The key steps covered in this guide included:

Locating the Voice Recorder app in the Apps menu or searching for it
Adjusting settings like audio quality, recording format, and storage location

Starting a recording session and stopping it when finished
Saving and accessing your recordings
Understanding the available recording modes like interview, speech-to-text, and voice memo

Editing recordings to trim length or append multiple clips

To ensure optimal audio quality, use the highest quality setting available, record in a quiet environment, and hold the tablet microphone close to your mouth when speaking. For more tips and advice, see our guides on getting the best audio quality and using Voice Recorder for interviews.

We hope this tutorial gave you all the information you need to start recording high-quality audio on your Samsung device. Let us know if you have any other questions!

Want to do more with your audio recordings? Check out these guides:

How to Edit Audio on Android – Trim, splice, and polish your recordings.
Using Speech-to-Text on Android – Automatically transcribe your recordings.

Getting Started with Podcasting on Android – Record, edit and publish your own podcast.
Using Smart Audio Editing Apps – Let AI help edit your recordings.

With the right apps and knowledge, you can go beyond basic recording and get creative with the audio capabilities of your Samsung device!