{"id":3689,"date":"2024-09-03T06:55:10","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T06:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gridhosting.co.uk\/blogs\/?p=3689"},"modified":"2024-09-03T06:56:46","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T06:56:46","slug":"how-to-screen-record-on-mac-with-audio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gridhosting.co.uk\/blogs\/how-to-screen-record-on-mac-with-audio\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Screen Record on Mac With Audio"},"content":{"rendered":"

Screen recording on a Mac is a feature that many users find invaluable, whether they’re creating video tutorials, recording presentations, documenting gameplay, or archiving video chats. Even though macOS has built-in screen recording features, there are additional steps needed to record both the screen and audio, especially system audio (such as the sound from a video or game). This blog will cover all the information you require to record a screen on a Mac, including how to use the built-in tools and record audio using third-party software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Using the Built-In Screen Recording Tools\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

The two main integrated tools for screen recording available on macOS are the Screenshot Toolbar and QuickTime Player.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Screenshot Toolbar: <\/b>To start capturing your screen, simply press Command + Shift + 5. This will bring up the Screenshot Toolbar. This shows a toolbar with the option to record all or a portion of the screen at the bottom of the screen. You can also choose whether or not to include the audio from your microphone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

QuickTime Player: <\/b>Another feature of QuickTime Player, the media player that comes pre-installed on macOS, is screen recording. To start recording, launch QuickTime Player, choose File > New Screen Recording, and a small recording window will appear. You can choose to record the entire screen or just a portion of it here. You can also choose whether your Mac has an integrated or external microphone.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Limitations of Built-in Tools: Why System Audio Isn\u2019t Captured\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Although QuickTime Player and the Screenshot Toolbar are both excellent for simple screen recording, they are severely limited in that they are unable to record system audio. This implies that audio generated by games, films, or other Mac apps won’t be captured. By default, these tools only capture video and, optionally, microphone audio, leaving out any internal audio from your Mac. To overcome this limitation, you need to use additional software that can route system audio into the recording.<\/span><\/p>\n

Capturing System Audio: Installing Third-Party Software<\/b><\/h2>\n

To record system audio alongside your screen recording, you need to install third-party software. Two popular options are BlackHole (a free and open-source virtual audio driver) and Loopback (a paid option with more features). These tools work by creating a virtual audio device that your Mac can use to channel system audio into your screen recording.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steps to Set Up BlackHole for Systems Audio Recording\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Download and Install BlackHole: <\/b>Go to the BlackHole GitHub page and download the installer. Follow the instructions to install it on your Mac.<\/span><\/p>\n

Configure Audio MIDI Setup: <\/b>Open the Audio MIDI Setup application (found in the Utilities folder). Here, you\u2019ll set up a new Multi-Output Device.<\/span><\/p>\n