How to Record Streaming Audio on Windows/Mac/iOS/Android

Imagine how satisfying it would be to have audio that you can play offline on your phone or walkman when you're hiking or traveling. Downloading from streaming platforms can help you experience this, but it often requires a subscription and may be subject to regional restrictions.

To avoid these hassles, the most direct alternative is to record streaming audio. If you're also looking for a related method, then this post gets you covered. It will show you how to capture streaming music on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android in 5 different ways. Each one comes with a high-quality streaming music recorder, and there are DRM removal freeware options. Scroll down to explore!

1. How to Capture Streaming Music with TuneFab

Generally, streaming music recorders require complex settings to achieve high-res quality, otherwise, the quality might be compromised, especially when recording from websites. Additionally, most of them cannot record streaming audio in batches. But why not step out of the box and choose a tool that can rip music directly from websites?

TuneFab All-in-one Music Converter is such a reliable choice for this purpose. As its name suggests, it embeds with 6 different web players - Spotify, YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer, and Pandora. This can immerse you in the fullest audio content, whether it's popular music or niche podcasts. Notably, they all are free from regional restrictions.

Beyond that, it serves as an excellent MP3 downloader, capable of parsing and ripping music from DRM-limited services with original quality. Better yet, it lets you capture streaming music on Windows and Mac with one click, eliminating tricky settings and single-track recording.

Now, let's take a look at how to record streaming audio with TuneFab All-in-one Music Converter.

Step 1. Log in to Your Account

Download and install TuneFab All-in-one Music Converter first with the buttons below. Enter it and select a music platform you want to capture music. Then click "Sign in/Username" in the upper right corner to log in to your account.

Step 2. Select Music to Capture

Search for wanted tracks, playlists, albums, or podcasts using keywords. Alternatively, go to your collections to find the ones you like to save. Then drag them to the red "Plus" button. TuneFab will automatically parse and add them to the conversion list.

Step 3. Set Up Output Parameters

Go to the "Burger" menu in the top right corner and locate "Preferences". Under "Advanced", you can choose formats from MP3, WAV, M4A, and FLAC. Audio bitrate and sample rate are also changed here. To set up a save path and ID3 tags, click "General" instead.

Step 4. Save Streaming Music on Computer

Hit the "Convert All" button to rip streaming music in bulk at once. Wait until the process completes, then you can head to "Finished" to locate the destination folder using the "View Output Files" button. Now whether you want to listen to streaming music offline on Windows/Mac or transfer to a phone, they all are feasible.

2. How to Record Streaming Audio Free with Audacity

Audacity does you a favor if you want to record streaming audio for free. It is an open-source desktop streaming music recorder that works across multiple platforms. Not only does it support formats like MP3, FLAC, and OGG, but it also integrates various sound effects and plugins to give you control over your audio, taking your music production to the next level.

Most notably, Audacity includes a full set of editing tools, such as trim, cut, delete, and more. This means that even as a free user of Spotify or YouTube Music, you can use it to capture streaming music on Windows 10/11 and remove ads in between. Follow the steps and have a try.

Step 1. Launch Audacity and follow these settings to achieve Stereo Mix recording:

• Click "Windows WASAPI" by going to "Audio Setup" > "Host";
• Select "Speakers HP (Realtek High Definition Audio) (loopback)" from the Recording Device box as the input;
• Enable "mono" or "stereo" in the Recording Channels box;
• Select "Speakers HP (Realtek High Definition Audio)" in the Playback Device for output.

Step 2. Choose a track in the audio application or web player. Then go back to Audacity. The moment you click the "Record" button, play the track. To end the recording, select the "Stop" button.

Step 3. The completed record will show in the main interface. Remove your unwanted parts using editing tools. Afterward, navigate to "File" > "Export" > "Export as..." to finish the output parameter settings.

3. How to Record Streaming Audio Online with Apowersoft

Apowersoft is a viable option when it comes to capturing streaming audio online. As a professional web-based recording tool, it supports various types of content, including music, podcasts, meetings, and tutorials. Moreover, it allows you to select from software or websites to rip DRM-free music to your computer.

Although you initially need to choose from three recording options—browser tab, window, or entire screen—it does not record and save in video format. Most importantly, it is free to record streaming audio on MacBook/iMac with simple steps.

Step 1. Visit Apowersoft Free Online Audio Recorder via a browser.

Step 2. Click "Start Recording" to enable the microphone or system sound.

Step 3. Select from the browser tab, window, and entire screen based on the service you want to record.

Step 4. Hit the "Share" button and start streaming music capture. When it finishes, click "Stop" and save audio to your computer.

4. How to Rip Streaming Music with ADV Screen Recorder

ADV Screen Recorder is an ideal choice when you plan to record streaming audio on Android. Although its name suggests it primarily records phone screens, it now supports audio-only recording for Android 10 and above, saving files in MP3 format by default.

ADV Screen Recorder is free to record as well. However, for platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music that are subscription-based, it appears limited as TuneFab All-in-one Music Converter does to strip DRM from music and save it losslessly to devices. But if you only rip non-DRM restricted audio, this free streaming music recorder is still worth a try.

Step 1. Download and open ADV Screen Recorder on your Android phone.

Step 2. Tap the three-dot button in the top right corner and select "Settings".

Step 3. Locate "Record Audio" and tick on the "Internal audio" box.

Step 4. Play music you want to save offline and start recording.

5. How to Record Streaming Audio with iOS Built-in Feature

As an iOS user, you're probably familiar with the screen recording button in the Control Center. Currently, it's limited to simultaneous video and audio recording. However, by following the steps below with the help of a shortcut, you can directly record streaming audio on iPhone/iPad without extra third-party apps.

Similar to Android, however, this method does not work with music services like Spotify and Apple Music. For such platforms protected by DRM, it's advisable to seek assistance from TuneFab All-in-one Music Converter instead.

Step 1. Swipe down the upper right screen of your iPhone to access the Control Center.

Step 2. Long press the screen recording button to turn off the microphone.

Step 3. Play an audio on your iPhone and tap the screen recording button to record.

Step 4. After completing the recording, create a shortcut for converting video to audio following the process:

• Go to "+" > "Add Action" in the Shortcuts app;
• Search "Encode Media" to add it and enable "Audio Only";
• Enable the "Ask Where to Save" option and select "Show in Share Sheet".

Step 5. Find the record in your photo album and hit the "Share" icon to choose the shortcut you've created.

Step 6. Select a folder where you can easily access the audio and download it in no time.

Conclusion

These are five effective methods to record streaming audio on Windows, Mac, iPhone, and Android. With them, audio from any app or website can be ripped offline. Especially TuneFab All-in-one Music Converter is highly recommended if you intend to capture streaming music. It integrates with six major music platforms, ensuring reliable audio sources and lossless quality. Most importantly, it runs without regional restrictions and can bypass DRM. Install it now and you will find it possible to freely enjoy your favorite music!