How to Screen Record with Internal Audio on Mac

10/26/2021

In this article, we will guide you about how to screen record with internal audio on Mac and Macbook with using incredible easy methods. In the end, you will say that it is easy and I can do it myself!!

If you want to try record Mac screen then macOS provide in-built QuickTime screen recorder option. But it is not capable to record internal audio on Mac. So here you will learn four easy methods to screen record with internal audio on Mac.

How to screen record on Mac with internal audio

The steps are pretty much straightforward and all you need is a third-party plug-in and some modifications in sound settings and you're good to go. Let's begin.

Download Soundflower from this link and install it just like any third-party app.
Head over to "Audio MIDI setup" on your Mac by looking for it on spotlight search and hit the "+" sign to create an "Aggregate Device" and rename it to "Internal Input".
Tick the checkboxes on the left for "soundflower 2ch" and "built-in microphone".
Click the "+" sign again to create a "Multi-Output Device" and rename it to "Internal audio rec".
Tick checkboxes on the left of "built-in output" and "soundflower 2ch".
Close the window and click on the volume icon on the status bar and select "Internal audio rec". (Switch back to "headphones" or "speakers" once the screen recording is done)
Open Quick Time Player and before you record your screen, select sound source as "Internal input" and start the recording.

Closing Words: Mac Screen Recorder With Internal Audio

The easiest way to record internal audio on Mac is via Screenflick. In case you like tinkering around with macOS, you can go ahead and install BlackHole audio plugin. It also lets you route audio within games and different applications. If you record mostly within the Chrome browser, Screen Recorder extension is a good choice.