How to Record Audio on Mac

Windows OS has a small sound recorder application to record voice. But how to record sound on Mac?

Way 1: Use QuickTime Player

Mac OS X 10.6 or later versions like OS X Yosemite or Mavericks comes with a built-in QuickTime player.

  1. Launch QuickTime Player from the applications folder.
  2. Navigate to the File menu and choose New Audio Recording. QuickTime audio recording
  3. You will see a simple audio recording interface just like Windows sound recorder. QuickTime audio settings
  4. Click the down arrow to choose the audio quality, Microphone input (internal microphone or external headphone) and save destination.
  5. You can adjust the Microphone volume with the slider under the record button.

SEE ALSO: How to record your iPhone phone calls on Mac

Way 2: Use Audio / Voice recorder Apps

Use Audacity like free and open-source sound recorder apps to record, edit and convert audio. Also, try other free voice recorder apps for Mac like iScream or WavePad.

If you know any other audio recording software for Mac, inform us via comment.

About The Author

Leave a Comment

Scroll to Top
Share to...