How do I record a screen with sound on a mac?In today's digital age, screen recording has become a demand for many people. Whether you need to record gameplay, create tutorials**, or simply want to record your desktop activity, screen recording is a very useful feature. However, a lot of Mac users may not know how to record sound while recording screen. Today, we are going to explain in detail how to implement this feature on Mac.
Operating environmentSystem version: macOS Catalina 105.71. The system comes with a screen recording toolThe Mac system comes with a built-in screen recording tool, which can be convenient for screen recording. To use the built-in screen recording tool, follow these steps:Demo model: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012).
1. Open the program you want to record, such as a browser, a game, or a desktop.
2. Press Command + Shift + 5 to open the screen recording tool.
3. In the screen recording tool, select the recording area and recording quality you want.
4. Make sure the "Record system sound" option is turned on, so that you can record your computer sound.
5. Click "Start Recording" and wait for the recording to finish.
2. Third-party screen recording software
If you feel that the built-in screen recording tool of the system cannot meet your needs, you can choose to use a third-party screen recording software, and the following is how to use a third-party screen recording software to record screen and sound:
1. Swift Screen Recorder Mac
It is a professional Mac screen recording software that is able to record screen, audio, and webcam with powerful editing features. And you can easily record the full screen or customize the screen area, and you can also add notes, text, arrows, etc.
To make the screen recording with sound, we just need to select Record All, System Sound Only, or Microphone Sound Only in [Audio Options].
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This is a *** device that comes with Mac, but it also has a screen recording feature. With it, users can easily record the full screen or a specific area of the screen and record audio at the same time. Although its editing features are relatively weak, its ease of use and free advantages make it the first choice for some users with basic screen recording needs.
3. Precautions
1. When recording the screen, make sure your computer has enough disk space to store the recorded **.
2. If you have problems with the sound of your computer, such as no sound or poor sound quality, you may need to check whether your audio settings and drivers are normal.
3. If you are using third-party screen recording software, please make sure that you are using genuine software to avoid the risks of using pirated software.
With the above introduction, you should have mastered the methods on how to record screen and sound on Mac. Whether you need to record tutorials**, gameplay, or something else, you can use these methods to do so. Hope this information is helpful to you!