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The command "arecord --interactive" is used to access the interactive mode of the "arecord" command-line audio recording tool in Linux.

In general, the "arecord" command is used for recording audio from various sources on a Linux system. By running "arecord --interactive," it launches the "arecord" utility in an interactive mode.

The interactive mode provides a more user-friendly and interactive interface for controlling the audio recording process. Instead of running a single command and waiting for it to complete, you enter the interactive mode where you can adjust audio settings, start and stop recording, view the audio levels, and manage other features from a command-line interface.

Once you execute the command, you will see a prompt that allows you to interact with the "arecord" utility. You can issue specific commands such as:

• "start" to start recording audio.
• "stop" to stop recording audio.
• "list" to view available devices for recording.
• "info" to view information about the current recording settings.

Using the interactive mode of "arecord" provides more flexibility and control over the audio recording process.