Make audio recording
Records normal-quality audio—starting and stopping on tap—then adds to a folder; if no folder exists, creates one.
Scripting Actions
If
Tests if a condition is true, and if so, runs the actions inside. Otherwise, the actions under “Otherwise” are run.
Create Folder
Makes a new folder in the specified file storage service.
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
Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Make%20audio%20recording
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Make%20audio%20recording
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events”
run shortcut “Make audio recording”
end tell
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Record audio file
Records audio using the phone’s mics, then saves the file and asks you if you want to share it.
Encode audio recording as text
Gets a folder of audio files, lets you choose one, and encodes the result to base64 (to be placed into another shortcut and decoded to play the sound).
Play from soundboard
Presents a menu of sounds (each with corresponding text-encoded audio), decodes your choice, and plays the sound at 35%.
Record and trim audio
Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.
Play encoded audio
Gets an audio file encoded as text, decodes the value, and plays the sound at 35%. Pairs well with “Encode audio.”
Quick record
Records high quality audio immediately for 1 minute and saves it to a folder of your choice.
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