Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder Editor's Review

You see a lot of software these days that boasts a wide range of functions but proves a disappointment: the bonus features are largely unconnected or irrelevant, while the core feature isn't up to scratch. Thankfully Wondershare Streaming Audio Recorder is a welcome exception to that pattern.

The key feature of the software is simply to record any sounds on your PC, whether that be live radio, a CD, a YouTube video or dialogue from your favourite game. It couldn't be simpler to use: a graphical display shows whenever the program detects an audio signal and you then simply click to start and stop a recording. By default it will record it as an MP3 file, though you can choose other formats.

The bonus features are also all potentially very useful. Editing a file is another simple affair, meaning you can split files and trim out unwanted content such as chat between songs when recording a concert or radio show. If you want to add information such as artist or track name (for example, to show up on an iPod), you can do so for a large collection of files such as a custom album in one process.

Another particularly handy feature is that you can automatically send a recorded file straight to your iTunes or Windows Media Player library rather than have to open up those applications and hunt for the file.

Pros: Absolute breeze to use; packed with relevant features.

Cons: Can be a bit fiddly to cue up recording without missing the start of a song.

Conclusion: Does a simple task, but does it well. Well worth giving a try if you're looking for an audio recorder.