Capturing audio on a Windows system can be accomplished using both built-in tools and third-party software. Whether you need to record audio for a podcast, a presentation, or any other purpose, Windows provides several options to do so effectively.

Examples:

1. Using Windows Voice Recorder:

   Windows comes with a simple built-in application called Voice Recorder. Here’s how you can use it:

   • Open the Start menu and type "Voice Recorder" to find and open the app.
   • Click on the microphone icon to start recording.
   • To stop recording, click the stop button. Your recording will be saved automatically.

2. Using Windows Sound Recorder via CMD:

   Although Windows does not provide a direct command-line utility for recording audio, you can use PowerShell scripts to automate tasks involving audio capture.

   Example PowerShell script to record audio using Windows Media Player (requires setup and configurations):

   Add-Type -TypeDefinition @"
   using System;
   using System.Runtime.InteropServices;
   public class AudioRecorder
   {
      [DllImport("winmm.dll", EntryPoint = "mciSendStringA")]
      public static extern int mciSendString(string lpstrCommand, System.Text.StringBuilder lpstrReturnString, int uReturnLength, IntPtr hwndCallback);
   }
   "@
   
   Start-Sleep -Seconds 10  # Record for 10 seconds

   Replace YourUsername with your actual Windows username.

3. Using Third-Party Software:

   If you require more advanced features, consider using third-party software like Audacity or OBS Studio.

   • Audacity:

     • Download and install Audacity from its official website.
     • Open Audacity, select your input device (e.g., microphone), and click the record button.
     • After recording, you can edit the audio and export it in various formats.

   • OBS Studio:

     • Download and install OBS Studio.
     • Configure your audio input settings by selecting your microphone or other audio sources.
     • Click "Start Recording" to capture audio. OBS Studio also allows you to record video simultaneously.