Skype - Best way to record a conversation?

NeilF · 19 Oct 2010 at 11:09

Anyone able to recommend a simple/free way to record a Skype conversation.

I need to talk to a company in the US so I assume I can just allocate some money to my Skype account? Phone them? And also record it?

Pho · 19 Oct 2010 at 11:18

Try CallGraph.

JAMAL · 19 Oct 2010 at 11:20

http://shop.skype.com/intl/en-gb/extras/vodburner.html

NeilF · 19 Oct 2010 at 11:26

JAMAL said:
http://shop.skype.com/intl/en-gb/extras/vodburner.html

Don't need video... Just audio...

Side question: If I'm phoning a US telephone number, how do I allocate cash to my Skype account to pay for it? Can I just give it a credit card?

tommytinkle · 19 Oct 2010 at 12:00

Don't forget to make them aware you're recording the conversation!

tommytinkle · 19 Oct 2010 at 12:01

Also as another thought - maybe audacity might work if you set it to record your mic and "what you hear" or similar?

SiriusB · 19 Oct 2010 at 12:28

I think there are plenty of plug ins you can get for Skype that will let you record conversations. As above, you need to make the person you are calling aware that the conversation is being recorded.

Skype credit is prepay, so find the option in Skype to top up or whatever and buy your credit. I think the minimum is £10.

tommytinkle · 19 Oct 2010 at 12:34

Hi,

While I was aware of the fact you have to make people aware - why exactly is this? I notice companies always have it before you get put through.

SiriusB · 19 Oct 2010 at 12:43

I have just done a quick bit of Googling and found that if the recording is for your own personal use, you do not need consent. However, if there is any chance a third party may hear it, you need consent.