Desktop Call Recorder Manual

Complete settings reference and configuration guide. If you haven’t installed the app yet, start with the installation guide.

Getting Started

If you haven't installed Desktop Call Recorder yet, start with the installation guide. Once installed, the app runs in the system tray and begins recording calls automatically on all supported platforms.

General Settings

Recording Path

Specifies the folder where all call recordings are saved.

Default: %APPDATA%\Desktop call recorder\Recordings

Auto Recording

Automatically starts recording when a call is detected on a supported platform. No manual intervention needed — the app monitors for active calls in the background.

Web Browser Recording

Enables recording for browser-based platforms: Google Meet, Microsoft Teams (web), and other web call apps.

Note: Compatible with Chrome and Edge only.

Auto Launch

Launches Desktop Call Recorder automatically when Windows starts, so you're always ready to record.

Start Minimized

Opens minimized to the system tray on launch — no main window shown. The app runs silently until you open it.

Hide Splash Screen

Skips the logo screen at launch for faster startup.

Stealth Mode

PRO

Pro Subscription Required

Stealth Mode requires an active Pro subscription. Upgrade to Pro →

Runs completely hidden — no windows, no notifications, no system tray icons. The app records calls invisibly in the background.

Password protection available to secure access to the app
Reveal the app at any time using the hotkey: Ctrl + Win + Alt + D

Audio Settings

Minimum settings are sufficient for speech and call recording in most cases. Higher values increase file size without a noticeable improvement in voice clarity.

Sample Rate

16,000 Hz

Sufficient for voice calls. Smaller file sizes. Recommended for most users.

44,100 Hz

Higher quality. Larger files. Not necessary for speech recording.

Bit Rate

32 kbps

Generally enough for speech. Smallest files.

64 / 96 / 128 kbps

Better quality, larger files. Use if audio clarity is a priority.

Mode

Mode	Description
Stereo (default)	Your voice in the left channel, the other person in the right channel. Allows speaker isolation and independent volume balance in any media player.
Mono	Both sides mixed into a single channel. Simpler, but no speaker separation.

Echo Cancellation

Automatically removes echo and feedback when recording through built-in speakers or an open-air microphone. Particularly useful when a headset isn't available.

Microphone Audio Gain

Boosts input levels for consistent volume across recordings. Helpful with quiet microphones or when speakers are far from the mic.

Notification Settings

Start of Recording Alert

Displays a notification when recording begins, so you always know when a call is being captured.

End of Recording Alert

Displays a notification when recording completes. Typically includes quick access to playback and file management options.

File Naming Settings

Add Call Information to Filename

When enabled, includes call metadata in the filename: the app name, your username, and the contact name (if available from the platform).

Example: 2026_01_11 05-38-27 Alex _ Microsoft Teams.mp3