No red record button on vlc

[Ben Aur]

I'm trying to record internet streams and other pc activity on vlc. I've got 'view->advanced controls' selected as recommended but the record button is still grey and inactive. Any tips?

[moma]

Hello,
Can you try with a local music file. Start playing and the rec-button should get active.
Google also for <VLC record stream>.

You can also record with ... audio-recorder.
http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?p=12306562

VLC can control the recorder if you select:
Preferences -> all: Interface -> Control Interface -> [x] Dbus-Control Interface.
This activates the player's DBus-interface and it will send messages to the audio-recorder.
All major media players comply to MPRIS2-standard (media player standard 2) and send well defined messages to the DBus. Other apps can then pick'em and...

[Ben Aur]

Hello and thanks. Local mp3 and mp4 are recording well.
How easy is it to capture e.g. inernet videos as they play?

[Ben Aur]

... the recommended vld google search seems to have done the trick. Thanks for the help.

[moma]

That's lovely. Well done Ben Aur.
Good listening.