HOW TO RECORD SYSTEM SOUND ON MAC.

 

To record system sound on a Mac, you'll typically need third-party software, as macOS doesn't have built-in functionality for capturing system audio. Here's how you can do it using a commonly used software called "Sound flower" along with QuickTime Player:

 
1. Install Sound flower:

   - Download and install Sound flower, which is a free and open-source audio routing software. You can find it by searching online for "Sound flower download" and selecting a reputable source.

 

2. Configure Sound flower:

   - Once Sound flower is installed, go to "System Preferences" on your Mac.

   - Click on "Sound" and then navigate to the "Output" tab.

   - Select "Sound flower (2ch)" as the output device. This will route your system audio through Sound flower.

 
3. Set up QuickTime Player:

   - Open QuickTime Player, which comes pre-installed on macOS.

   - Go to "File" in the menu bar and select "New Audio Recording."

   - Click the arrow next to the record button and choose "Sound flower (2ch)" as the input device. This tells QuickTime to record the audio from Sound flower.

 
4. Record System Sound:

   - After configuring QuickTime Player, start playing the audio on your Mac that you want to record.

   - Click the record button in QuickTime Player to start recording the system audio.

   - When you're finished recording, click the stop button and save the audio file to your desired location.

 

5. Restore Sound Output (Optional):

   - Once you've finished recording, you may want to switch your sound output back to your regular speakers or headphones. To do this, go back to "System Preferences" > "Sound" > "Output" and select your preferred output device.

Remember that Sound flower routes all system audio to its virtual audio device, so you won't be able to hear any sound while recording unless you use headphones plugged directly into your Mac's headphone jack.

Additionally, it's worth noting that Sound flower may not be officially supported on newer versions of macOS. In that case, you may need to explore alternative audio routing solutions or third-party recording software compatible with your operating system version.