How to Record Screen with System Sound and Microphone Sound on Mac Using QuickTime Player and Third-Party Audio Driver

Are you looking for a way to record your screen on a Mac, including both system sound and microphone sound? If so, this article is here to help. While there are many screen recording apps available in the Mac App Store, some of them may not support recording system sound and microphone sound simultaneously. In this case, we can use QuickTime Player, a built-in app on your Mac, in combination with a third-party audio driver.

Step 1: Download and Install Third-Party Audio Drivers

The first thing you need to do is download and install third-party audio drivers for macOS. There are several options available, such as Soundflower and Blackhole. These drivers will allow you to capture system sound and microphone sound simultaneously.

Step 2: Open QuickTime Player and Select New Screen Recording

Once the audio driver is installed, open QuickTime Player and select 'New Screen Recording' from the menu bar.

Step 3: Allow Permissions for Screen Recording

When using Omi Screen Recorder for the first time, an authorization window will prompt requesting permission to record the screen, microphone, and camera. It is recommended to allow all of these permissions here.

Step 4: Record Screen with System Sound and Microphone Sound

In the recording control panel, change the microphone to the audio driver you installed in step 1, and click the record button. You can now record your screen with both system sound and microphone sound.

Limitations of Using QuickTime Player

There are a few limitations to using QuickTime Player to record the screen with system sound and microphone sound on Mac. For example, QuickTime Player cannot record the microphone and system sound at the same time. Additionally, when recording the screen with system sound using QuickTime Player, the system sound will no longer come out from the computer speakers or headphones because the third-party audio driver will capture the sound.

Recording your screen on a Mac, including both system sound and microphone sound, can be a bit tricky. However, by using QuickTime Player in combination with a third-party audio driver, you can achieve this goal. Just follow the steps outlined above and you'll be recording like a pro in no time!

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