to record the mac's internal sound with quicktime you need additional software. i use the free BlackHole Virtual Audio Driver. then you can choose "BlackHole 2ch" in the recording options instead of "Built-in Microphone."
you will also need to set up a multi-output device in your audio MIDI setup utility to be able to both hear and record the internal audio at the same time.
to set up a multi-output device:
Open Audio MIDI Setup: (found in /Applications/Utilities)
hit the '+' button in the bottom left corner and select "Create Multi Output Device"
then in the panel that appears on the right, in the Multi-Output Device tab, select "Built-in Output" AND "BlackHole 2ch". (and, if you want, any of your other connected devices.)
once you do that, (and BEFORE recording) you can choose "BlackHole 2ch" or "Multi-Output Device" in your menubar "sound options".
to both hear the speakers and record the audio at the same time, choose "Multi-Output Device". before choosing multi-out, set the internal speakers' volume to a comfortable level first. you cannot control the volume once you are in multi-out mode.
PART TWO:
then, to be able to record the internal audio as well as your microphone, it's slightly different. you need to set up an “Aggregate Device”
to set up an Aggregate Device:
Open Audio MIDI Setup: (found in /Applications/Utilities)
hit the '+' button in the bottom left corner and select “Create Aggregate Device”
then in the panel that appears on the right, in the Aggregate Device tab, select “BlackHole 2ch” AND “Built-in Microphone”
then when you choose the recording options, select “Aggregate Device”.
once you do that, (and BEFORE recording) choose “Multi-Output Device" in your menubar "sound options".
** for best results when using the aggregate device, you should use headphones to hear the mac's audio.
** you will also need to adjust your MIDI settings depending on which input / output methods (microphone / sound output) that you want to use.
