How to Record System Audio and Microphone at the Same Time

"How can I get the system audio from computer and microphone sound simultaneously?"

Many people are looking for a solution to this problem. Sometimes you can record either desktop audio or microphone voice, but you can't record both. That may make you feel inconvenient, especially when you want to record a voice-over or lectures on a computer or mobile phone.

This post endeavors to offer you a satisfactory answer: 6 ways to record system audio and microphone at the same time will be covered.

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How to Record System Audio and Microphone at the Same Time Windows 10 

Here, we offer you three efficient tools to record both audio and microphone on Windows 10, and they are EaseUS RecExperts, Bandicam, and Audacity. You will learn step-by-step tutorials for using these two programs.

Method 1. Record Both System Audio and Microphone on Windows with EaseUS RecExperts

This is a powerful screen and audio recorder, enabling users to simultaneously record Webcam, audio, and screen. And you can choose to record system sound, microphone sound, or both of them. And gameplay recording is a cool feature of this software.

Since this recording tool supports many types of file formats, you can select any audio format it supports as the recording's target format. For instance, you can choose from WAV, MP3, AAC, and so on. In addition to that, if you need to edit the recording to remove the beginning or end of the audio, there is a built-in editing tool you can use directly. 

Features:

• Easy to use for beginners and pros
• Record both computer audio and mic
• Record gameplay without any lag
• Allows users to schedule recording
• Support editing recorded audio and video 

If you want to record system audio and microphone at the same time on Windows for free, download this software and try it. There are more helpful functions than we mentioned above. 

How to Record Computer Audio and Microphone Simultaneously:

Before recording, make sure your microphone has plugged into your computer successfully.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS RecExperts and select "Record Audio" from those four modes.

Step 2. Click the inverted triangle by the button "System sound" and choose "System sound and microphone" to capture your voice from microphone and the audio playing on computer at the same time.

Step 3. When settings are done, click on the red button "REC" to start or stop recording system audio and microphone simultaneously. When you finish the recording, click the red "Stop" button to stop recording.

Step 4. The captured audio will be saved on your computer and you can find it in the "Video list." Right-click the file if you want to edit it or share it to various platforms.

Method 2. Use Bandicam to Record Computer Audio and Mic at the Same Time

Bandicam is an easy-to-use and multi-track audio editor and recorder. It can be applied to Windows Vista, 7/8/10. You can use it to record the microphone as well as computer sound on Windows computers easily.

How to Record Computer Audio Windows 10 with Bandicam:

Step 1. Download and open Bandicam.

Step 2. Navigate to "Video" > "Settings." And a new window pops out.

Step 3. On the "Sound" tab of "Primary Sound Device," choose "Speakers" as "Default Output Device" and choose the microphone below.

Step 4. When the settings are done, go back to the main interface and click "REC" on the top-right corner to start recording.

Method 3. How Can Audacity Record Computer Audio and Mic

Audacity is an open-source audio editing and recording tool that is free to use. It can be used as a powerful cross-platform audio recording tool on nearly all the mainstream computer operating systems, like Windows, macOS, or Linux. 

You can use it to record the sound you hear from the speaker, i.e., the audio playing on your PC, while also capture the voice from the microphone. You can use either an internal microphone or an external microphone. You can choose the device according to your demands.

Then, we will show you how to record the microphone and record desktop audio with Audacity.

How To Record Both Computer and Voice with Audacity:

Step 1. Firstly, right-click on the microphone icon on the bottom right of your computer screen, and select the "Sounds" option. Under the "Recording" tab, you will see the recording devices you are using. Right-click the microphone with which you want to record your voice, and click "Properties" under the "Listen" tab, and tick the box before "Listen to this device." 

In this way, the audio from the microphone can be simultaneously recorded with the audio playing on your computer. It's worth mention that you need to make sure the sample rate under the "Advanced" tab is the same as the sample rate in Audacity. Then, click on the "OK" button to apply it.

Step 2. There is a drop-down menu behind the microphone icon in the upper left corner on Audacity's main interface. Select "Stereo Mix" from the menu. 

Step 3. Click on the red button to start recording, and then you can capture both voice and computer audio at the same time. After you recorded all the contents you need, click on the "Stop" button to end the recording.

Don't forget to right-click on the microphone icon, which is in the lower right corner of the computer screen, and click "Sounds" > "Recording" > right-click the microphone you are using > "Properties" > "Listen" to uncheck the box before "Listen to this device," or you will hear your voice is doubled. 

How to Record Computer Sound and Your Voice at the Same Time on Mac 

As we all know, Mac computers never allow you to record system sound due to privacy concerns directly. When recording computer sound and microphones, we need to resort to two tools: QuickTime and Soundflower. Or use a third-party software named Screenflow.

Method 1. Use ScreenFlow Record Computer Sound with Microphone on Mac

ScreenFlow is an all-in-one screen recorder and video editor designed for Mac. With this tool, you can record the screen on your Mac with sound input from the microphone. If there is an extra audio driver installed, you can even record internal sound on Mac.

How to Record Microphone and Record Audio from Computer Mac:

Step 1. Download and launch this tool.

Step 2. Go to "Files" >"New." And Find and click the link titled "Need to record Computer Audio?."

Step 3. A new website is opened. Click the "Install Now" button to download and launch the audio driver installer onto your Mac.

Step 4. Go back to Screenflow. In the "New Recording" tab, choose your mic on "Record Audio from" and pick the "Record Computer Audio."

Step 5. When all settings are done, click the red button below to start recording.

Method 2. Use QuickTime&Soundflower to Record Both Desktop Audio and Microphone

Another way to record system audio and microphone at the same time on Mac is to use QuickTime and Soundflower. Since QuickTime can not record Mac's computer sound, we can resort to Soundflower to accomplish this task.

How to Record the Microphone and Record Internal Audio Mac:

Step 1. Download and install QuickTime and Soundflower on your mac.

Step 2. Open macOS's built-in MIDI configuration app, Audio MIDI Setup. Click the setting icon on the left bottom and choose "create a Multi-Output Device." Check Built-In Microphone and Soundflower (2ch).

Step 3. Open QuickTime, and select the Soundflower Aggregate Input as the source device. You are now able to record your computer's audio and your microphone simultaneously.

As there is no such situation to record system sound and mic without recording screen, we will recommend 2 mobile phone tools to record screen with system audio and microphone below.

How to Record System Audio and Microphone at the Same Time Android 

To record system audio and microphone at the same time on Android, we recommend you use the built-in screen recording function. It allows you to record the screen of your smartphone without time limits. Besides, recording audio and microphone can also be achieved with this tool.

How to Record Internal Audio on Android with Your Voice:

Step 1. Swipe down the function tab on the top of your screen and find a tile labeled "Screen recorder" sitting on the second page.

Step 2. Long-press it to go to the "setting" tab and select "Media sounds and mic" as the sound settings.

Step 3. tap the "Start recording" button to record audio and mic at the same time.

How to Record Computer Audio and Microphone on iPhone 

Like Android, iPhone also has a built-in screen recorder, enabling you to record the screen with internal sound and microphone. And this tool is straightforward to use. You can finish this task with only a few simple clicks.

How to Record Audio on iPhone with Your Voice:

Step 1. Open your Settings and select "Control Center." Tap "Customize Controls." Under More Controls, tap the "+" sign next to Screen Recording.

Step 2.  Slide up to access the Control Center and long-press the concentric circle. And tap the red button "Microphone Audio on."

Step 3. Tap the button "Start recording." And you can record internal audio and microphone at the same time on your iPhone.

Conclusion

To sum up, we have discussed 6 ways to record system audio and microphone on different devices, like Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone. You can pick the one following your demand. For those who want to record computer sound and microphone audio, we still suggest EaseUS RecExperts as your best option.