Record and trim audio

Records normal-quality audio on tap, lets you trim the result, and saves it to a folder of your choice.

Scripting Actions

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Record Audio
Uses the microphone to record audio.
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Trim Media
Presents a view allowing you to trim the media passed into the action.
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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

Link to Run Shortcut
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Record%20and%20trim%20audio
Link to Open Shortcut
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Record%20and%20trim%20audio
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Record and trim audio” end tell

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