How to screen record (video PLUS audio) on a Mac Studio?

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.

you're welcome. :)

GMak wrote:

Wow! Really detailed answer! Thank you SO much! I really appreciate it! (Screen shots and everything!!!).

you're welcome. :)

I guess I still can't believe that a $6,000 computer, trumpeted as the bestest, fastest most super-duper computer in the world by Tim Cook, and marketed specifically to videographers, photographers and media development people, can't do a simple screen recording with QuickTime...!🤦‍♂️

we are not allowed to speculate on apple policies here in the forum so I cannot say why I think it is that way. but if my guess is right, then it is a VERY GOOD reason.