Make audio recording

Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.

Actions Used

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Record Audio
Uses the microphone to record audio.
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If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
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Create Folder
Makes a new folder in the specified file storage service.
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Save File
Save files to iCloud Drive. Turn off “Ask Where to Save” in order to specify a destination path in the Shortcuts folder.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Make%20audio%20recording
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Make%20audio%20recording
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Make audio recording” end tell

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