How to screen record on mac M4 with audio on latest Tahoe os?

1. Screen Recorder App (Easiest for beginners)

When I moved from Windows to my M4 MacBook Pro, I just wanted something simple that lets me screen record with audio on Mac and edit right away. A dedicated Screen Recorder app was the least frustrating option for me.

Steps:

• Install and open your Screen Recorder app (I personally use Screenlume).

• Click Record.

• Choose Screen + Microphone (and system audio if needed).

• Start recording.

• Stop → it opens directly in the editor.

• Trim mistakes, add text, export.

This feels closest to the “record + edit in one place” experience Windows users are used to.

2. Command Line (More control, more geeky)

I only use this when I want control or automation. It’s not beginner-friendly, but it works.

Steps:

• Install Homebrew.

• Install FFmpeg:

brew install ffmpeg

• List devices:

ffmpeg -f avfoundation -list_devices true -i ""

• Record screen + mic (example):

ffmpeg -f avfoundation -i "1:0" -r 30 output.mp4

This works fine for screen record with audio on Mac, especially if you're narrating with a mic.

If you later want to trim the video quickly, Apple explains QuickTime trimming here:

https://support.apple.com/guide/quicktime-player/record-your-screen-qtp97b08e666/mac

3.Built-in macOS Recorder (No extra software)

Honestly, this is what I still use most of the time because it’s fast and stable. Apple’s official guide explains it clearly here:

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/take-a-screenshot-or-screen-recording-mh26782/mac

Steps:

• Press Shift + Command + 5.

• Choose Record Entire Screen or Selected Portion.

• Click Options → select Microphone.

• Click Record.

• Stop from the menu bar when done.

For editing:

• Open the file in QuickTime for quick trims.

• Or import into iMovie if you need real editing (cuts, titles, audio adjustments). Apple’s iMovie page is here:

https://support.apple.com/imovie

If you’re brand new to Mac, start with method (3).

If you plan to make tutorials regularly, method (1) will save you time long term.

As already mentioned you can do it without any additional software just by pressing Command-Shift-5 and choosing what to record (a selection or the whole screen). You can also do it using the built-in QuickTime Player: File->New Screen Recording

In both cases you can select which audio input to use.

BUT… what if you want to record the system audio as well as the microphone? (for example to record gameplay sound with commentary)

To be able to record system sound the easy way is to install the free BlackHole Audio Driver. This creates new sound inputs and outputs that you can select. Let me know if this relevant for you and if you need some guidance on it.

You can use the built-in Screenshot Toolbar. Here's how to screen record on Mac M4 with audio on latest Tahoe os:

1. Press Command + Shift + 5 on your keyboard. This opens the Screenshot Toolbar at the bottom of your screen.

2. In the toolbar, you'll see options for screen recording. Choose either "Record Entire Screen" or "Record Selected Portion".

3. To record audio, click on "Options" in the toolbar, then under Microphone, select Built-in Microphone or any other microphone you want to use to record audio along with your screen.

4. Once everything is set, click "Record" to start recording.

5. To stop screen record on Mac, click the Stop button in the menu bar at the top of the screen or press Command + Control + Esc.

Your recording record on Mac will be saved automatically to your desktop by default.

If you're looking to screen record on Mac with audio and using the latest macOS Tahoe OS, you can use FFmpeg, a powerful and versatile command-line tool for handling video and audio processing. Here's how you can do it:

Screen recording on Mac with audio using FFmpeg:

To get started, you'll need to install FFmpeg on your Mac. You can download the latest version from the FFmpeg website. Once installed, you can use the following command to screen record your Mac with audio:

ffmpeg -f x11grab -framerate 30 -i :0.0+100,150 -f alsa -i default -c:v libx264 -crf 18 -c:a aac -b:a 128k output.mp4

Let's break down what this command does:

-f x11grab tells FFmpeg to use the X11 graphics system to capture the screen.

-framerate 30 sets the frame rate to 30 frames per second.

-i :0.0+100,150 captures the screen from the top-left corner (100, 150) of the window. You can adjust these

numbers to capture a specific area of the screen.

-f alsa -i default captures audio from the default ALSA device (your Mac's built-in audio).

-c:v libx264 -crf 18 encodes the video using the H.264 codec with a quality setting of 18 (where 18 is the highest quality).

-c:a aac -b:a 128k encodes the audio using the AAC codec with a bitrate of 128 kbps.

output.mp4 specifies the output file name and format (MP4).