How to Record Gameplay in Game Sound and Commentary at the Same Time

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Download FRAPS video game recorder

   Click one of the mirrors to start download.
   
   Install a downloaded file.
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   Step 2: it is the best.

   This is one of the best free audio input recorders.
   
   Click one of the mirrors to start download.
   
   Install a downloaded file. , Normally it's the pink plug. , When Audacity is open, click on the button near the top with the red circle.
   
   This starts recording.
   
   Say something, then click on the yellow square.
   
   This stops it.
   
   Play it back with the green triangle.
   
   If it sounds fine, then great.
   
   If not, check your settings or try a different microphone. , Notice where you can change the button to start recording.
   
   Normally it's F9. ,, You should notice yellow numbers in the corner of the game window.
   
   This shows that FRAPS is running. ,, The yellow numbers should change red.
   
   This shows that it is recording.
   
   If the numbers are very much lower than 25-30, then your video will lag.
   
   Try changing some settings in the game.
   
   Play your game and comment on stuff.
   
   When you're done, press the button that you pressed to start FRAPS (F9).
   
   The numbers should turn yellow again. , Click File > Export...
   
   Enter File name an save it as a WAV.
   
   Edit meta data if you want and press OK. ,,
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   Step 3: Download Audacity.

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   Step 4: Get a microphone and plug it in to your computer.

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   Step 5: Test it out with Audacity.

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   Step 6: Double click on FRAPS and click on the "Movies" tab.

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   Step 7: Start up Audacity.

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   Step 8: Start up your game.

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   Step 9: Put your microphone close to your mouth and start recording in Audacity.

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    Step 10: Press the button that is set to start FRAPS recording (F9).

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    Step 11: Stop Audacity.

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    Step 12: Start up a video encoder (such as Windows Movie Maker

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    Step 13: or Vegas Pro).

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    Step 14: Create your video.

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