Here are mainly two ways you can record audio coming from computer: the first is using audio recording software and the second relies on an audio cable. Obviously, the former is more preferable as you don't need to purchase an extra cable.
The screen audio recording limitation of QuickTime paves the way for both third-party virtual audio driver and Mac screen recorder with audio. In other words, you have 2 ways to achieve a regular screen recording with internal audio. Way 1 – User Third-party Mac Screen and Audio Recorder. Download and launch EaseUS RecExperts on your Mac computer. Click on the 'Screen' button in the Video tab. Click on the 'Size' option to choose the recording area. Here you can record your full screen or capture part of. If you want to capture screen and audio.
So in this post, I am going to show you 3 sound recorders that you can use to record audio from Windows and Mac computer:
FonePaw Audio Recorder which can record sound from both your computer and microphone even you don't have a Stereo Mix option on PC;
Windows' integrated Voice Recorder and Stereo Mix;
QuickTime to record audio on Mac computer.
Steps to Record Internal Audio on Mac with QuickTime Player: Launch QuickTime Player App on your Mac. Select File Menu and click on the tab 'New Audio Recording' to begin. Now the Audio Recording Window will open on your screen. Select the ▼ symbol to open audio recording options. To record your screen with the audio intact on a Mac, your best bet is to use a Mac screen recorder with audio support already built into it. This will avoid the unnecessary hassle of installed third-party kernel extensions and jumping back and forth between your System Preferences panels.
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FonePaw Audio Recorderenables you to skip all complicated set-ups and directly record system sound coming from your computer even the device doesn't offer the Stereo Mix option.
It can record sound coming from your computer as well as external audio from the microphone (noise cancellation supported). You may choose to record audio from one of the sources or record both internal and external sound simultaneously.
It also supports schedule recording which can stop a recording automatically so that you don't need to be around the computer the whole time. After the recording, the recorded audio can be saved and converted to MP3, WMA, AAC, M4A files.
It can be used to record streaming audio from Internet radio stations, music sites, video platforms (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.), record Skype/VoIP phone calls or capture any other sound played by your computer.
And since FonePaw Audio Recorder is built into the three-in-one recording software - FonePaw Screen Recorder, you can use the program torecord computer screenwith audio, take screenshots as well.
Record Audio on PC with FonePaw Audio Recorder
Step 1 Free download FonePaw Audio Recorder and install it on your computer.
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Step 2 Open the program and you'll find three tools: Audio Recorder, Video Recorder, Snapshot. To record voice and sound on computer, click Audio Recorder.
Step 3 Turn on System Sound button if you need to record sound from computer. And turn on Microphone button when you need to capture your voice. Toggle on the two buttons if you need both. You may drag the slider to control the volume.
If recording with Microphone, please turn on 'Microphone noise cancellation' and 'Microphone enhancement' to make the original sound clear. Besides, move to sound check in Preference to test the audio effect.
Step 4 When you are ready, click the REC button to start recording. The recorder will prompt you that you can start or stop recording with hotkeys. (You can click Change Hotkey to change keyboard shortcuts to the ones you like).
Step 5 During the recording, you can control the audio volume. To end the recording, click the rectangle icon.
Tips:
You need the recording to end automatically, click the clock icon, and enter the expected duration of the recording. When the time is up, the recorder will stop and save the recording automatically.
You can decide on what format the audio file should be saved by going to More Settings> Output > Audio Format.
What Is Stereo Mix & How To Use It to Record Sound from Computer
We all know that Windows has a built-in Voice Recorder, and disappointingly, the recorder can only record sound from microphone. But once you enable the Stereo Mix option on your PC, you can record the sound on your computer as it comes out of your speakers.
What is this Stereo Mix? Stereo Mix, also called 'What you hear' is the name of the output stream after all channels have been mixed. Sound drivers on your computer probably support Stereo Mix, however, the option is usually disabled by default on most Windows (Windows 10/8/7). By enabling the Stereo Mix option, Voice Recorder can record system sound on your PC through Stereo Mix instead of microphone.
Now the question is: how can I enable and use Stereo Mix? The following paragraph will teach you how to use Stereo Mix to record computer audio without microphone.
Note: On some Windows PC, you may not have this Stereo Mix option at all. If so, jump to Part 1 to learn how to record computer audio with a third-party audio recorder without Stereo Mix.
Enable Stereo Mix
Step 1 Right-click audio icon in your system tray and choose Sound from the list to open Sound panel.
Step 2 Under the Recording tab, right-click Stereo Mix, and click Enable.
Step 3 To ensure that your audio recorder uses Stereo Mix instead of Microphone to record computer sound, set Stereo Mix as your default input device.
Tip: If you don't see the Stereo Mix option, the option could be hidden. Under the recording tab, right-click the blank area and make sure Show Disabled Device and Show Disconnect Device is checked.
Record Audio from PC
Step 1 Launch Voice Recorder on your PC. You can right-click the Windows icon and use Search to locate the recorder.
Step 2 The Windows Voice Recorder is super simple. Just click the mic icon in the middle to start recording the audio that is playing on your computer.
Step 3 When the audio you need to record stops, click the blue button again to end recording.
Record Audio from Mac with QuickTime Player
If you are using a Mac computer, you can also record audio from a Mac computer in a simple way: by using QuickTime Player in Mac OS.
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Step 1 Launch QuickTime Player on MacBook or iMac.
Step 2 On the top, click File > New Audio Recording, which will open the audio recording panel.
Step 3 On the audio recording panel, you may adjust volume and audio quality. Click the red Record button to start recording audio on your Mac.
Step 4 Click the Record button again when you feel like stopping the sound recording.
However, QuickTime Player can only record system audio and streaming audio on your Mac through microphone. To record the sound as it is outputting from your Mac's speaker, you can download Soundflower for Mac to help.
And if you need to record a Mac screen with audio, you can download FonePaw Screen Recorder for Mac.
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If you have any problem with recording audio on the computer, leave your question below.
'How can I get the system audio from computer and microphone sound simultaneously?'
Many people are looking for a solution to this problem on the internet. As there is always a time when you can record either desktop audio or microphone voice but you can't record both. That makes us feel inconvenient especially when we want to record a voice-over or lectures on a computer or mobile phone. This post endeavors to offer you a satisfactory answer - 6 methods to record system audio and microphone at the same time will be covered.
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How to Record System Audio and Microphone at the Same Time on Windows
Here, we offer you two efficient tools to record both audio and microphone on Windows 10. One is EaseUS RecExperts, and the other is Audacity. You will learn step-by-step tutorials for using these two programs.
Method 1. Record Both System Audio and Microphone on Windows with EaseUS RecExperts
EaseUS RecExperts is a powerful screen and audio recorder, which enables users to record webcam, audio, and screen simultaneously. And you can choose to record system sound, microphone sound, or both of them. And gameplay recording is a cool feature of this software.
Features
- Easy to use for beginners and pros
- Record screen with audio and mac
- Record gameplay without any lag
- Allows users to schedule recording
If you want to record system audio and microphone at the same time on Windows for free, you can download this software and try it.
Steps to record system audio and microphone at the same time with EaseUS RecExperts:
Before recording, make sure your microphone has plugged into your computer successfully.
Step 1. Open EaseUS RecExperts and select 'Record Audio'.
Step 2. Click the inverted triangle by the button 'System sound' and choose 'System sound and microphone'.
Step 3. When settings are done, click on the red button 'REC' to start or stop recording system audio and microphone at the same time.
Method 2. Use Bandicam to Record Computer Audio and Mic at the Same Time
Bandicam is an easy-to-use and multi-track audio editor and recorder. It can be applied to Windows Vista, 7/8/10. You can use it to record microphone as well as computer sound on Windows computers easily.
Steps to record computer audio and microphone with Bandicam:
Step 1. Download and open Bandicam.
Step 2. Navigate to 'Video' > 'Settings'. And a new window pops out.
Step 3. On the 'Sound' tab of 'Primary Sound Device', choose 'Speakers' as 'Default Output Device' and choose the microphone below.
Step 4. When the settings are done, go back to the main interface and click 'REC' on the top-right corner to start recording.
How to Record Computer Sound and Your Voice at the Same Time on Mac
As we all know, Mac computers never allow you to directly record system sound due to privacy concerns. When recording computer sound and microphone, we need to resort to the help of two tools: QuickTime and Soundflower. Or use a third-party software named Screenflow.
Method 1. Use Screenflow Record Computer Sound with Microphone on Mac
ScreenFlow is an all-in-one screen recorder and video editor designed for Mac. With this tool, you can record screen on your Mac with sound input from the microphone. If there is an extra audio driver installed, you can even record internal sound on Mac.
Steps to record computer sound with microphone using Screenflow:
Step 1. Download and launch this tool.
Step 2. Go to 'Files' >'New'. And Find and click the link titled 'Need to record Computer Audio?'.
Step 3. A new website is opened. Click the 'Install Now' button to download and launch the audio driver installer on to your Mac.
Step 4. Go back to Screenflow. In the 'New Recording' tab, choose your mic on 'Record Audio from' and pick the 'Record Computer Audio'.
Step 5. When all settings are done, click the red button below to start recording.
Method 2. Use QuickTime&Soundflower to Record Both Desktop Audio and Microphone
Another way to record system audio and microphone at the same time on Mac is to use QuickTime and Soundflower. Since QuickTime can not record computer sound on Mac, we can resort to Soundflower to accomplish this task successfully.
Steps to record both system audio and mic with QuickTime&Soundflower:
Step 1. Download and install QuickTime and Soundflower on your mac.
Step 2. Open macOS's built-in MIDI configuration app, Audio MIDI Setup. Click the setting icon on the left bottom and choose 'create a Multi-Output Device'. Check Built-In Microphone and Soundflower (2ch).
Step 3. Open QuickTime, and simply select the Soundflower Aggregate Input as the source device. You are now able to record your computer's audio and your microphone simultaneously.
As there is no such situation to record system sound and mic without recording screen, we will recommend 2 mobile phone tools to record screen with system audio and microphone below.
How to Record System Audio and Microphone at the Same Time on Android
To record system audio and microphone at the same time on Android, we recommend you use the built-in screen recording function. It allows you to record the screen of your smartphone without time limits. In addition, recording audio and microphone can also be achieved with this tool.
Steps to record system audio and microphone on Android with built-in screen recorder:
Step 1. Swipe down the function tab on the top of your screen and find a tile labeled 'Screen recorder' sitting on the second page.
Step 2. Long-press it to go to the 'setting' tab, and select 'Media sounds and mic' as the sound settings.
Step 3. tap the 'Start recording' button to record audio and mic at the same time.
How to Record Internal Audio and Microphone at the Same Time on iPhone
Similar to Android, iPhone also has a built-in screen recorder, which enables you to record the screen with internal sound and microphone. And this tool is very easy to use. You just need a few clicks to finish this task.
Steps to record both internal audio and microphone with iPhone's built-in screen recorder:
Step 1. Open your Settings and select 'Control Center'. Tap 'Customize Controls'. Under More Controls, tap the '+' sign next to Screen Recording.
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Step 2. Slide up to access the Control Center and long-press the concentric circle. And tap the red button 'Microphone Audio on'.
Step 3. Tap the button 'Start recording'. And you can record internal audio and microphone at the same time on your iPhone.
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To sum up, we have discussed 6 ways to record system audio and microphone on different devices, like Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. You can pick the one in accordance with your demand. For those who want to record computer sound and microphone, we still suggest EaseUS RecExperts as your best option.
