How to Record Internal Audio on Mac?

I am aware that Mac devices do not have a built-in option to record audio output directly, and that external software is necessary to complete the task. However, I am unfamiliar with the available software options and the specific workflow required to successfully capture internal audio on my Mac.

How do I record internal audio on mac? I would greatly appreciate any guidance or recommendations regarding the most effective and user-friendly methods of accomplishing this. Thank you.

Posted on Nov 20, 2023 01:35 AM

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OBS Studio - add audio source - macOS Audio Capture


No other software required.



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Nov 20, 2023 04:45 AM in response to Lamandom

here is the method I use.


to record the mac's internal sound with quicktime (or also “shift-command-5”) 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.

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