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"I have been looking to find a way to record my Skype\u00A0VoIP calls. I do most of my interviews using Skype because my AT&amp;amp;amp;T\u00A0reception\u00A0is very bad, I have to sit in my balcony in the northwest corner. I often lean over the balcony to get better\u00A0reception. After almost dropping my phone and also myself off the balcony I now just make calls by Skype. The calls are recorded using the iPhone recording app carefully\u00A0positioned\u00A0closely to my laptop speakers. I still have no idea why Skype\u00A0doesn't\u00A0implement this functionality.\r\n\r\nUntil that happens it's time for me to branch out and find a better way to record my VoIP calls. In my search I came up with \u00A05 great apps to record\u00A0VoIP calls.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nPamela [Win]\u00A0is free to\u00A0download\u00A0and\u00A0allows you to record Skype calls. It\u00A0works on Windows devices and according to the website its certified\u00A0by Skype. Here is a list of all the features that it has:\r\n\r\n\tSkype Call Recording\r\n\tSkype Video Recording\r\n\tSkype Chat Recording\r\n\tSkype Call Transfer\r\n\tSkype Call Scheduler\r\n\tRecord calls automatically\r\n\tMono/Stereo recording option\r\n\tSkype Conference Call manager\r\n\tCreate cool mood messages\r\n\tAnswering Machine\r\n\tPlay sounds during calls\r\n\tBlogging &amp;amp;amp; Podcasting\r\n\r\nMy main concern with the fluorescent purple app, is that recording times is restricted to 15 mins. Interviews that I do, only start to get interesting after 15 mins in, the free version of Pamela was not going to cut it with me. \u00A0The premium\u00A0version\u00A0allows for unlimited call\u00A0recording\u00A0for $25. You download the app and follow the easy to understand\u00A0installation\u00A0instructions. Restart Skype and you're good to record.\r\n\r\nI thought to myself there must be a free version out there somewhere and then I discovered MP3 Skype Recorder.\r\n\r\nMP3 Skype Recorder [Win] is like Pamela and allows you to record calls you make using\u00A0Skype. It's\u00A0features\u00A0include:\r\n\r\n\tIt's absolutely free with no limits attached.\r\n\tAutomatic or manual recording capabilities.\r\n\tCompact format of stored records (mp3 files).\r\n\tMay be used to record P2P,\u00A0SkypeOut  calls and calls made to\u00A0Online number .\r\n\tCan split the caller and the person called into different tracks, saving it\u00A0separately\r\n\tEasy integration with Skype Conference recording.\r\n\tIntuitive easy to use interface.\r\n\r\nIt\u00A0is made for Windows users and the software is aimed\u00A0for professional recordings of Skype conversations. Which is great when you need to keep track of phone conversations, either by legal requirements, or for job security. It\u00A0works in the background and begins to record conversations automatically at the exact moment they start. However you can also record conversations manually, which is better for me. All the recordings are stored in convenient MP3, OGG, WMA or WAV format. The software integrates seamlessly with Skype and has better design and\u00A0usability\u00A0then Pamela. \u00A0MP3 Skype Recorder hits all my needs for VoIP recording.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWireTap Studio [Mac]\u00A0lets you record, edit, and export all audio on your Mac, from a specific app (like Skype or iTunes) or an external microphone. For tasks, like recording an iChat conversation, you can access WireTap Studio's features directly from its streamlined controller window. The rest of WireTap Studio's interface is also reassuringly easy to use, with handy tools for editing. It has a nifty feature which allows you to record from two sources at once. However it comes with a price tag of $69.\r\n\r\n\r\nEcamm Call Recorder [Mac] seamlessly gives you\u00A0recording controls in Skype. It comes with an automatic recording feature like\u00A0MP3 Skype Recorder. After each recording the files are\u00A0saved into a folder on your Mac, with the callers name and date. Other features it boasts:\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\tRecord Video Calls with Picture-in-Picture\r\n\tShare Recordings in MP3 Format\r\n\tDesigned for Mac Users by Mac Users\r\n\tAdvanced Compression Technology Saves Space\r\n\r\n\r\nEcamm costs $19.95 to purchase but you can download a free demo here. If you're looking for a device for both Mac and PC \u00A0then give IMcapture a try.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nIMcapture [Mac/Win]\u00A0captures and records audio calls made from Skype. The calls are saved \u00A0in MP4-AAC format. It is great for personal use. Other\u00A0features\u00A0include:\r\n\r\n\tRecord audio Skype\r\n\tShare recorded calls\r\n\tPlayback important\r\n\tCreate a CD from a saved call to distribute\r\n\tNew Skype 5.0 support\r\n\tRecord Audio or Video\r\n\tRecord Audio and Video\r\n\tStart and stop recording any time\r\n\tTime Lapse indicator\r\n\tOutput Folder location control\r\n\tMP3, WMA or AAC audio file formats\r\n\tQuicktime Movies (MOV), MPEG4, MPEG, VOB, PSP MPEG4, SWF and FLV video file formats\r\n\r\nIMcapture's control panel is straightforward and easy to use. With the ability to record audio calls automatically or start and stop recording where you like. You can also change the Sample Rate to improve the recording quality or decrease the file size. \u00A0It costs $49.95 and you can take a tutorial before purchasing here.\r\n\r\n\r\nI think I will stick to the lovely free made for Windows MP3 Skype Recorder but if you are looking to record VoIP give one of these services a test drive."^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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