Learn how to record high-quality audio effortlessly on your Android device. Capture crystal-clear sound with our informative guide.
Learn how to record high-quality audio effortlessly on your Android device. Capture crystal-clear sound with our informative guide.
October 19, 2023
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This makes the editing process so much faster. I wish I knew about Descript a year ago.
Matt D., Copywriter
Technology is improving fast—so fast that now, you hardly need special audio equipment for a good recording. You just need a smartphone.
With your Android device, you can record a podcast, interview, or even capture the audio playing on your computer.
Your device’s built-in microphone may not deliver the crisp and clear audio you’d get with higher-quality recording equipment, but it gets startlingly close. And the right settings can make a huge difference in your device’s ability to capture quality sound.
Whether you want to capture a conversation or enhance a video recording with a natural-sounding voiceover, we’ll show you how to record audio on Android devices using built-in tools and third-party audio recording apps.
Yes, you can record audio on your Android device. Use the native voice recording app on your phone for an audio-only recording or Android’s screen recorder if you want to record video, too. You can also download a third-party app from the Google Play Store if you want more advanced features.
Your phone's built-in microphone can do basic recording impressively well, but if you want truly professional-sounding audio, you’ll want to use an external audio source, like a wired or Bluetooth microphone.
Most audio recording apps are free and user-friendly, and offer basic recording and editing functionality. They also let you export recordings to other services so you can save, share, or do more advanced editing.
For example, you can record audio on your Android phone or tablet, import the recording to Descript to edit and remove filler words, add sound effects or music, and then export it in your preferred audio file format.
Descript automatically transcribes audio files using artificial intelligence (AI), so you can edit the transcript like a Word doc, and Descript will edit the underlying audio to match. The result will be a polished audio file you can save to your device, share with others, or export to various podcast hosting platforms.
Note: Most Samsung Android smartphones or tablets ship with the Voice Recorder app. If you can’t find the app, download it from the Google Play Store or the Galaxy Store.
Depending on your Samsung Galaxy model, you can choose between Standard, Interview, or Speech-to-text recording modes.
If you’re using Voice Recorder for the first time, you’ll be prompted to allow music and audio and microphone permissions. Tap “Settings”.
Next, tap “Microphone” and select Allow only while using the app or Ask every time.
Then, tap “Music and audio” and then “Allow”.
Tap the More button (ellipsis) in the top right corner of your screen.
Select “Settings” to access voice recording settings.
You can adjust the voice recording app settings:
Tap the red Record button at the bottom of your screen to start recording your audio.
Note: Depending on the make and model of your Android device, you might have a Record button and/or Microphone icon. For example, if you’re using a OnePlus Android device, tap the Microphone icon at the bottom to record audio.
If you selected Standard mode, the word “Standard” will appear in the top left corner of your screen during the recording.
Tap the Pause button to stop the recording, then tap it again to resume recording.
Tap the blue “Bookmark” button on the screen to place a reminder on an important part of the recording. This way, you can easily revert to the bookmarked section during playback.
When you’re done recording, tap the Stop button.
You’ll be prompted to save your recording. Name the audio file, and then tap “Save”.
Your recording will be saved to your device. Open the Voice Recorder app and tap "List" to view and playback the recording.
Tap your audio file, then tap play to listen to the recording.
Tap the Edit (pencil) icon at the top of the screen to edit the recording and cut out any unwanted portions.
Drag the ends on either side and tap Cut (scissors icon) at the bottom right of the screen to remove any unwanted parts of the recording. You can delete the selected or highlighted area of the recording.
After you’ve edited the recording to your liking, tap “Save” to store the edited file.
Then, tap More (ellipsis) and select “Share”. Or, long press the audio file and tap Share to share the recording with others on various applications.
Didn’t capture the perfect sound? No worries. Descript can help you improve the audio quality of your recording and turn it into professional-sounding audio in just a click of your mouse.
Once you import your file to Descript’s editor, navigate to Audio Effects and turn on Studio Sound. Descript will use AI to automatically remove background noise and enhance voices in the recording to make it sound as if you recorded on a professional mic in a studio.
Other professional audio enhancement and editing tools you can find in Descript include:
Most Android devices have a built-in voice recorder app, but it’s pretty limited. You can find dozens of Android apps with more advanced features, like gain control and customizable file formats.
Here are some of our favorites:
Dolby On is a free, easy voice recorder app that you can use to capture audio and create quality recordings. Here are some of Dolby On’s capabilities:
Key features:
Sound enhancement:
Exporting & sharing:
The Samsung Voice Recorder app comes pre-installed in most Samsung smartphones and tablets, but is also available for download on Google Play Store and the Galaxy Store.
Key features:
Editing & Sharing:
Recording Modes:
Google Recorder app is a free audio recording app only available on Google Pixel 2 or newer Pixel phones (including Pixel Fold).
Key features:
Editing made easy:
You can access saved recordings in Recorder for web on a Windows or Mac computer, then edit and save or share the recording with others.
You can find the Voice Recorder app in your Android app drawer. Alternatively, search the Apps option in your mobile phone's settings and search for Voice Recorder. Download a third-party voice recording app from the Google Play Store if you can't find it on your phone.
To record audio on a Samsung Android device:
Yes. You can record audio on your Android phone or tablet. Use the built-in Voice Recorder or download a third-party audio recording app from the Google Play Store.
Elsier is a freelance SaaS and eCommerce writer. When she’s not hard at work, she's reading, listening to music, or spending time with family.
