How To Record Audio From Any Windows 10 App Using Audacity

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Sound settings: 

1. In the systems tray right-click the speaker icon.
2. Select Sounds, from the context menu.
3. In the Sounds window, go to the Recording tab.
4. Note down the default device with the green check mark against it.
5. Right-click on Stereo Mix.
6. Select Enable. Audacity settings: 
7. In the search box on the Toolbar, type Audacity. 
8. Click Audacity in the search options.
9. Open the dropdown menu for Audio Host.
10. Select Windows WASAPI. 
11. Check that the Recording Device is the default device in the Sound settings. You are now ready to start recording. 
12. Press Record (red dot icon) in Audacity and then open the app for which you want to record audio. 
13. When done, press Stop (black square icon). 
14. To save the file, go to the File menu.
15. Click Export.
16. Select Export as MP3. This file format is compatible with most of the apps you might use. You can also use WAV.
17. Type a file name.
18. Click Save.