# MediaStream Recording API

Concept · [Technical basics](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/technical)

Also called: MediaRecorder, MediaRecorder API, media recorder

A [browser](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/web-browser) feature that records audio or video from a microphone, camera or media element so a [web app](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/web-app-mobile-app) can save or process it.

**For example:** A note-taking [web app](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/web-app-mobile-app) uses the MediaStream Recording API to record a voice memo and then sends it for [transcription](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/speech-to-text).

## Connects to (5)

- [Front end](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/front-end): The part of an app or website that people see and tap, running in their browser or on their phone.
- [Speech-to-text](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/speech-to-text): Software that turns spoken words into written text.
- [HTML5](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/html5): The current version of HTML.
- [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow.
- [Digital audio workstation](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/digital-audio-workstation): Software for recording, editing and mixing music and other audio.

## Sources

- <https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/API/MediaStream_Recording_API>


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