How to Record Internal Audio Mac Ventura | 3 Free Ways

Looking for how to record internal audio Mac Ventura? What can you do if you can't record audio on Mac? In this article, you will get 3 free ways to capture system, apps, and other internal sounds on your macOS Ventura.

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Melissa Lee

Updated on Dec 12, 2024

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⭐Methods Quick Navigation:

  • A Mac Screen Recorder: Using a robust third-party tool for screen recording Mac with internal audio is the most straightforward way. It lets you easily record internal audio Mac.
  • QuickTime Player: QuickTime is preinstalled on Mac Ventura and can capture only the microphone sound alone. Configuring it with a sound plugin like iShowU Audio Capture and Soundflower helps capture system audio Mac.
  • Audacity: Audacity is designed for recording audio only on Mac, Windows, and Linux. Its advanced sound settings let users capture internal/external audio and offer multiple audio effects to add to audio recordings.

It is easy to record external sounds like a microphone on macOS Ventura. But how to record internal audio Mac Ventura? This guide offers 3 free screen recorder with sound Mac. Let's get started.

Record Internal Audio Mac Ventura with EaseUS Screen Recorder

The first tool we give you is EaseUS RecExperts, and we list it as No.1 for a reason. With simple clicks, this outstanding Mac screen recorder lets users capture internal audio and record sound from a microphone or other external devices.

Moreover, this internal audio recorder lets you adjust the format, bitrate, sample rate, and much more before recording so you can control the quality of your recordings. Once the recording is done, you can extract audio from the video with the built-in editing tools.

Main Features:

  • Record computer audio in the same quality as the original.
  • Capture screen, audio, and webcam simultaneously or separately.
  • Record streaming videos, gameplay, online meetings, lessons, etc.
  • Clip video and save audio from YouTube, Peacock, WhatsApp, and other platforms.

Now, you can download this tool using the button below.

Check the steps of recording internal audio macOS Ventura with EaseUS RecExperts.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts on your computer, and click "Audio" (looks like a speaker) on the left side of the main interface.

Record Audio

Step 2. To record the internal audio, you need to select the "System sound" option on the next window. You can adjust the volume by clicking on "System sound" > "Advanced options".

Go to Advanced Settings

Step 3. Next, click on the red "REC" button to begin your recording. While recording, you can pause or stop the recording by clicking on the according buttons.

Pause or Stop Recording

Step 4. Once done, you can find the recordings in the pop-up recording list window.

Recording List Window

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Capture System Audio Mac with QuickTime and Add-ons

There is an inbuilt program on your Mac that can be used to record the internal audio on your Mac. And it is called QuickTime Player. As a media player, it can not only play multimedia files but also do things like recording internal audio or screen recording on Mac with a few clicks.

QuickTime alone can capture the screen with external sound only. To record the internal sound on Mac, configure a sound capture plugin before; then, use QuickTime to capture system audio.

Let's see how to record internal audio Mac Ventura using QuickTime and plugin.

Step 1. Download and install one Mac audio output device for your MacOS Ventura. Many Mac audio capture plugins are in the market, including "iShowU Audio Capture", "Soundflower", and "Black Hole". All of them are free to use or try.

Step 2. When the installation is finished, click "System Preferences" on your Mac, click "Sound" > "Output", and select iShowU Audio Capture, Soundflower (2ch), or BlackHole 2inch from the list.

ishowu audio capture mac ventura

Step 3. Search for "QuickTime Player" on your Mac and open it.

Step 4. Then, click "File" at the top menu bar and select "New Audio Recording".

new audio recording on mac

Step 5. Click the down-arrow icon next to the record button and choose a source.

quicktime select sound source

Step 6. Hit the record button to start recording. When you finish, click the "Stop Recording" button.

Step 7. After recording, you can play the audio and save it to your desired place.

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Free Record Internal Audio with Audacity Mac Ventura

Audacity is a free internal and streaming audio recorder with basic editing features. It lets you record both system audio and microphone sound. Before recording, you can customize the settings to improve the recorded audio. After recording, you can edit the recorded files by cutting, copying, pasting, etc.

Moreover, it allows you to export your high-quality recordings in many different file formats so you can play them on other devices even if they have different restriction standards regarding file format.

Step 1. Open System Preferences and click "Sound" > "Output" to set Soundflower (2ch) as the audio source.

Step 2. Go to Audacity Preferences and choose Soundflower (2ch) as the recording device. Once done, you can play the audio inside any app on your Mac.

Step 3. Open Audacity and click the "Record" button to start recording. Hit the button again to stop recording.

Record with Audacity

Troubleshoot: Can't Record Audio in macOS Ventura?

If you find the microphone not recording in Mac Ventura, you may not grant permission to the mic. You may follow the steps to solve your problem and start again.

Step 1. Quit the app you were using to record audio.

Step 2. Go to "Apple menu" > "System Settings" and click on "Privacy & Security".

Step 3. Click "Microphone" to continue.

Step 4. Turn on the options for each app that needs access to the built-in mic or an external USB mic.

Step 5. Open the audio recording app and try to record again.

Adjust macOS Ventura Audio Settings

Note:
If, unfortunately, you're using an external mic to record audio and it's still not working, check with the manufacturer of your device for software updates.

Conclusion

In this article, we showed you the changes related to audio recording in macOS Ventura and gave you three feasible ways to record internal audio Mac Ventura. It's better to read all the information about them before choosing.

EaseUS RecExperts is most recommended among all the recorders as it can be used to record the screen, internal audio, mic sound, webcam, and gameplay on your Mac computer. Download it by clicking the button below.

FAQs about Recording Internal Audio Mac Ventura

Check the frequently asked questions and their answers together now!

1. How do I record internal audio on my Mac with Big Sur?

You need to follow the steps below to adjust settings and record.

Step 1. Go to the Apple menu and System Preferences, then click "Security & Privacy".

Step 2. Click "Microphone" in the "Privacy" pane.

Step 3. Select the app that needs access to the built-in mic, an external USB mic, etc.

Step 4. Open the app and try to record audio.

2. Can QuickTime Player record internal audio?

Yes, if you have installed Soundflower, just click "File" and choose "New Audio Recording" to start recording internal audio.

3. How do I record internal and external audio on Mac?

We suggest you download and use EaseUS RecExperts to record internal and external audio on Mac, the newest macOS Ventura supported.

EaseUS RecExperts

One-click to capture anything on screen!

No Time Limit, No watermark

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