Tiny Rec Helper

If you prefer using a plain software utility for your video or audio recording sessions to keep things as simple as possible, then there might be features that you are missing. Tiny Rec Helper comes to the rescue by providing a collection of tools to ease your work.

First of all, this particular application makes it possible to keep an eye on your computer's microphone. To be more specific, it bundles a microphone tracker that can check the device's signal once every a few seconds to make sure it works properly. You can set a minimum audio level to be considered a threshold.

In case the microphone's input is too low, or the device fails to capture the audio signal, Tiny Rec Helper displays a notification to let you know about the problem so that you can find a solution as soon as possible.

Aside from detecting microphone fails, Tiny Rec Helper also comes with a built-in countdown timer. In its Settings window, you can configure the countdown preferences as you consider fit. The timer can count backward from a few seconds to a few hours, your choice.

Once the timer has finished counting down, an alert is shown. You can set a time interval to send the notification more than once.

Tiny Rec Helper can be of help during media recording sessions, but it comes with a minimum set of options. Expanding the feature set in the future could add to its value and attract more potential users. For instance, it could include a stopwatch to time different recording sessions, or tools to test the system's sound. Audio enhancing capabilities wouldn't hurt as well.