[2 Solutions] How to Record Screen with Internal Audio on Mac

Jenefey Aaron Jenefey Aaron
Sep 28, 2021 (Updated: Oct 31, 2022)Filed to: Record Audio

To record internal audio on Mac with QuickTime, you need to install Soundflower. You can also use the best and easiest way to record the internal and external audio on Mac - AnyRec Screen Recorder.

  • Soundflower: Install and set Soundflower > Click "File" and "New Audio/Screen Recording" > Click "Arrow" > "Soundflower" > "Rec"
  • AnyRec Screen Recorder: Click "Audio Recorder" > "System Sound" > "REC" > "Stop" and "Done"
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Record Internal Audio on Mac

I'm running OS X 10.8.2 with QuickTime 10.2 and can't get the screen recordings to record audio. No matter what settings I use for input, it ONLY records from the internal microphone. Can I fix it? Is there any way to record internal audio of system sound on Mac?

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Unfortunately, you can't record the internal audio from the system sound on Mac through the built-in recorder - QuickTime. That's because QuickTime only supports recording sound from Microphone through both the internal or external devices. Don't worry, there are two easy solutions introduced in this article. Keep reading and learn how to use the audio extension or professional screen recorders to record internal audio on Mac.

The Best and Easiest Way to Record Internal Audio on Mac

Since the built-in screen recorder can't record Mac screen with internal audio of the system sound, AnyRec Screen Recorder will be your best choice. It provides two audio inputs, including the system sound and the microphone. Moreover, this powerful screen recorder has many additional editing functions.

Screen Recorder
Mac Internal Audio Recorder

Record Mac screen with the internal or external audio tracks.

Able to record sound from system or microphone with separate volumes.

Provide the full-screen, selected regions, and certain windows to record.

Adjust the output video parameters to keep high quality.

Clip, and edit the recordings easily according to your need.

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Step 1.Free download AnyRec Screen Recorder and launch it on your Mac. Click the "Video Recorder" button to screen record your Mac with internal audio. If only want to record the internal audio, please click the "Audio Recorder" button.

Screen Recorder

Step 2.Click the "Full" button to choose the entire screen to capture or click the "Custom" button to select the desired region to screen record on Mac. Then you should click the "System Sound" button to record the internal audio on your Mac. It can capture all the sounds of games, videos, etc.

Select Recording Area

Step 3.Click the "Record Settings" button on the main interface and click the "Output" button in the left pane. Then you can adjust the video format, quality, and frame rate to the desired parameters. Click the "OK" button to save the changes and click the "REC" button to start recording internal audio on Mac.

Output Preferences

Step 4.After that, you will see a small toolbox with multiple additional editing functions. You can add annotations in real time, and then click the "Stop" button as you like to finish recording. At last, clip the recording and click the "Done" button to save it on local files.

Save Video Recording
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Detailed Steps to Record Internal Audio on Mac through Soundflower

Soundflower is a designed audio extension for Mac to capture the internal sound. It is not a recorder, so you need to use it through QuickTime. After learning the easiest way to record system audio on Mac without Soundflower, and you can also know about a relatively complex way to record the Mac screen with internal sound by changing the audio settings in the following.

Step 1.At first, you should download and install Soundflower on your Mac, and then click the "Audio HDMI Setup" button to change the audio settings. Click the "Internal Audio Rec" button in the left pane and click the "Built-in Output" and "Soundflower" buttons.

Soundflower Input Setting

Step 2.Go to the System Preferences and click the "Sound" button. In the Output option, click the "Multi-Output Device" button as the output sound to record your Mac screen with the internal audio.

Sound Preferences Internal Audio Recording

Step 3.Launch QuickTime on your Mac. Click the "File" button and click the "New Audio/Screen Recording" button to open the recorder.

Start a New Audio Recording

Step 4.Click the "Arrow" button next to the "Rec" button. Then click the "Soundflower" button and click the "Rec" button to start recording internal audio of system sound on Mac.

Record System Sound on Mac with Soundflower

Tips

You can use QuickTime to record audio on Mac for free. Just make sure to install Soundflower or BlackHole in advance. Otherwise, you may fail to capture computer audio on Mac.

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Conclusion

Now, you have learned how to record internal audio on Mac. By installing Soundflower and changing the built-in audio output, you can use QuickTime to record your Mac screen with the internal audio of the system and microphone. Since it will affect the audio output of your daily use, it's not convenient to adjust the settings every time. In this case, have a try on AnyRec Screen Recorder and you will love it.

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