WAVR(R)                                                   WAVR(R)



NAME
       wavr - record a wave audio file

SYNOPSYS
       wavr [ -f filename ] [ -r samplerate ] [ -d sampledepth ]
       [ -c numchans ] [-s l | m | c ]

DESCRIPTION
       wavr  will  record  a  PCM encoded WAV file from /dev/dsp.
       The sample format, length and source of the recording  can
       all be supplied at the command line. If a mixer program is
       running, it can be used to set the  recording  source  and
       volume levels of that source. Without arguments, wavr will
       output a short message describing its usage.

OPTIONS
       -f filename
              Uses filename as the  name  of  the  recorded  wave
              file.  The  default  is  untitled.wav which will be
              used if -f is not given.

       -r samplerate
              Asks for samplerate to be used  as  the  number  of
              samples  per  second  to be recorded. Common values
              are 44100, 22050, 11025, 8000.  The  default  value
              is 8000.

       -d sampledepth
              Uses  sampledepth  as the number of bits to use for
              each sample. Valid values are 16 and 8.

       -c numchans
              Uses numchans channels in recording.  Valid  values
              are  2  for  a  stereo  recording, and 1 for a mono
              recording.

       -l length
              Stops recording after length seconds. This  is  not
              required as you can simply press ^C to stop record-
              ing and the program will exit gracefully.

       -s m|l|c
              Sets the mixer to the appropriate recording source.
              l=line,  m=mic  and c=cdrom.  If a mixer is already
              running, it can be used to specify recording source
              and volume levels.

LICENCE
       gwavp  is covered by the GNU General Public License (GPL).

SEE ALSO
       wavp(p), gwavr(r), gwavp(p), xwavr(r).

AUTHOR
       Colin Ligertwood (tannoy@wep.net)



Wav-Tools 1.3            06 October 1997                  WAVR(R)