# pw-record > Shorthand tool for pw-cat --playback. > More information: . - List all available record targets: `pw-record --list-targets` - Record a sample recording using the default target: `pw-record {{path/to/file.wav}}` - Record a sample recording at a different volume level: `pw-record --volume={{0.1}} {{path/to/file.wav}}` - Record a sample recording using a different sample rate: `pw-record --rate={{6000}} {{path/to/file.wav}}`