There are several ways to record Skype calls in OS X. These options are covered in the VOIP-SOL blog post link below.
The post here focuses specifically on the most integrated OS X solution which is "Call Recorder" from Ecamm Networks which installs beautifully into the Skype Preferences and uses Quicktime to present many useful recording options.
Call Recorder lets you simply record/encode Skype audio and video calls, add and name Markers on the fly for locating and convert files into multiple audio and video formats using the Quicktime engine. You can use and demo before deciding to buy for the very reasonable price of $14.95!
Unlike other methods, Call Recorder is directly integrated into Skype via the preferences tab so there's no patching, kludging or multiple application linking or virtual mixing required.
If Skype is already open when you install Call Recorder, the installer will ask you to quit and then re-open Skype. You can be up-and-running in seconds.
I decided to try this out moments before starting a long distance call to France using the FreeTalk headset and it installed and worked flawlessly first time without requiring any manual reading or complex settings. It also automatically person/time/date-stamped the file to boot and dropped it in my Movies folder.
I added and named multiple location markers during recording, and these were all faithfully available on playback from the pull-down menu next to the time-line in the Quicktime Player.
Record quality was good and ovbiously this partly depends on the network conditions and therefore the codec being used by Skype. Theoretically the new Skype SILK codec should give the very best audio quality results.
Features:
Manually start/stop/pause, or automatically record all calls.
Now records Skype Video!
Record and save your voicemail messages.
Control file size and quality.
State-of-the-art H.264 and AAC file formats saves space.
Convert your calls to MP3 format.
Add time indexed notes to recordings.
Uncompressed audio option for highest quality.
Try before you buy.
Manually start/stop/pause, or automatically record all calls. Now records Skype Video! Record and save your voicemail messages. Control file size and quality. State-of-the-art H.264 and AAC file formats saves space. Convert your calls to MP3 format. Add time indexed notes to recordings. Uncompressed audio option for highest quality. Try before you buy.Here's a demo of Call Recorder from the T4 Show...
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