If record narration by Mic, you must select Mic (Microphone).
If record all sounds of computer by Player or other application program, you must select 'System Playback Device'.
Windows 2000 / XP ...
Single audio input device has much record source. Therefore, you must select according to purpose.
If record audio by connection of outside device, you must select 'Line-In'.
If record narration by Mic, you must select Mic (Microphone).
If record all sounds of computer by Player or other application program, you must select 'Mix'.
Mix's name is expressed as each different according to audio device. Use word of comprehensive meaning usually. (Stereo Mix, All, Sum, What U Hear ...)
If appropriate item does not exist, select the item of most comprehensive meaning.
If record narration by Mic, you must select Mic (Microphone).
Windows 2000 / XP ...
If record narration by Mic, you must select Mic (Microphone).
To record all sounds of computer (or playback audio)
Windows Vista / 7
If record all sounds of computer by Player or other application program, you must select 'System Playback Device'.
Windows 2000 / XP ...
If record all sounds of computer by Player or other application program, you must select 'Mix'.
Mix's name is expressed as each different according to audio device. Use word of comprehensive meaning usually. (Stereo Mix, All, Sum, What U Hear ...)
If appropriate item does not exist, select the item of most comprehensive meaning.
( Select type audio driver )
( Mute type audio driver )
Test
Play music by other application program.
Click Test button, and confirm wave.
Main points
Vista/7 : If record all sounds of computer, you must select 'System Playback Device'.
2000/XP : If record all sounds of computer, you must select the item of most comprehensive meaning.(Mix, All, Sum ...)