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Screen recording with audio

How do I screen record on my Mac while capturing the audio?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2

Posted on Apr 18, 2021 10:41 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2021 7:42 AM

Use QuickTime Player

  1. Open QuickTime Player from your Applications folder, then choose File > New Screen Recording from the menu bar. You will then see either the onscreen controls described above or the Screen Recording window described below. 
  2. Before starting your recording, you can click the arrow next to  to change the recording settings:
    • To record your voice or other audio with the screen recording, choose a microphone. To monitor that audio during recording, adjust the volume slider. If you get audio feedback, lower the volume or use headphones with a microphone.
    • To show a black circle around your pointer when you click, choose Show Mouse Clicks in Recording.
  1. To start recording, click  and then take one of these actions:
    • Click anywhere on the screen to begin recording the entire screen.
    • Or drag to select an area to record, then click Start Recording within that area.
  1. To stop recording, click  in the menu bar, or press Command-Control-Esc (Escape).
  2. After you stop recording, QuickTime Player automatically opens the recording. You can now play, edit, or share the recording.


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Apr 19, 2021 7:42 AM in response to loeloe224

Use QuickTime Player

  1. Open QuickTime Player from your Applications folder, then choose File > New Screen Recording from the menu bar. You will then see either the onscreen controls described above or the Screen Recording window described below. 
  2. Before starting your recording, you can click the arrow next to  to change the recording settings:
    • To record your voice or other audio with the screen recording, choose a microphone. To monitor that audio during recording, adjust the volume slider. If you get audio feedback, lower the volume or use headphones with a microphone.
    • To show a black circle around your pointer when you click, choose Show Mouse Clicks in Recording.
  1. To start recording, click  and then take one of these actions:
    • Click anywhere on the screen to begin recording the entire screen.
    • Or drag to select an area to record, then click Start Recording within that area.
  1. To stop recording, click  in the menu bar, or press Command-Control-Esc (Escape).
  2. After you stop recording, QuickTime Player automatically opens the recording. You can now play, edit, or share the recording.


Screen recording with audio

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