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How do I screen record on mac with audio?
Yes, mac’s built-in recorder can’t capture system sound, which is a pain. I use aisessoft screen recorder—it records screen, system audio, and mic together without any hassle!
I got it here: https://www.osxmac.com/screen-recorder-review
Worth a try!
I first used QuickTime to record the screen, but I couldn't record the system sound at all. I could only record the microphone. It was ridiculous... 😑 Later, I checked a lot of information and found that Mac does not support direct recording of system sound by default. You need to install a tool called Soundsflower to capture the system sound when QuickTime is recording the screen.
This method is a bit tricky, but the final effect is not bad. If you want to find and delete duplicate files on Mac, and you have used the command line, then this method can also solve it.
Steps:
- Download and install Soundsflower (you can find it on GitHub, please note that the Mac M1/M2 version requires a special installation method).
- Modify the audio settings of Mac:
- Open System Preferences -> Sound -> Output, and select Soundsflower (2ch) as the audio output device.
- This way, Mac will treat all system sounds (such as YouTube, game, and meeting sounds) as "input" devices for easy recording.
- Open QuickTime:
- Click File -> New Screen Recording.
- In the audio input option, select Soundsflower (2ch).
- Start recording, and the system sound can be recorded!
After recording, remember to change back to the original sound output, otherwise you may find that the computer has no sound. (Go back to System Preferences and change the audio output back to Built-in Speakers).
If you want to record screen on Mac with audio, but don't want to install too much software, QuickTime + Soundsflower may be a solution.
I first used QuickTime to record the screen, but I couldn't record the system sound at all. I could only record the microphone. It was ridiculous... 😑 Later, I checked a lot of information and found that Mac does not support direct recording of system sound by default. You need to install a tool called Soundsflower to capture the system sound when QuickTime is recording the screen.
This method is a bit tricky, but the final effect is not bad. If you want to find and delete duplicate files on Mac, and you have used the command line, then this method can also solve it.
Steps:
- Download and install Soundsflower (you can find it on GitHub, please note that the Mac M1/M2 version requires a special installation method).
- Modify the audio settings of Mac:
- Open System Preferences -> Sound -> Output, and select Soundsflower (2ch) as the audio output device.
- This way, Mac will treat all system sounds (such as YouTube, game, and meeting sounds) as "input" devices for easy recording.
- Open QuickTime:
- Click File -> New Screen Recording.
- In the audio input option, select Soundsflower (2ch).
- Start recording, and the system sound can be recorded!
After recording, remember to change back to the original sound output, otherwise you may find that the computer has no sound. (Go back to System Preferences and change the audio output back to Built-in Speakers).
If you want to record screen on Mac with audio, but don't want to install too much software, QuickTime + Soundsflower may be a solution.
I'm the same as you. The first time I used QuickTime to record screen on macos, I found that I couldn't record the system sound, but only the microphone. It was really outrageous. I solved it after using Soundsflower, but it's really troublesome to switch the audio device. I have to change it back every time after recording, otherwise the Mac will be "dumb".
But do you think Soundsflower is easy to use? I heard that BlackHole is more compatible with M1/M2. Have you tried it? Also, sometimes the sound and picture are not synchronized when I record screen on . Have you encountered this? Is there any optimization method?