How to Record Screen with Audio

Adding audio to your screen recordings can dramatically improve viewer engagement. Whether you're adding narration, capturing system sounds, or both, here's how to do it right.

Types of Audio You Can Capture

ScreenRecord.in supports three types of audio:

  • Microphone — Your voice and any audio from your mic
  • System Audio — Sound from applications, browsers, and your OS
  • Both — Combine mic and system audio for maximum impact

Step 1: Enable Audio Sources

On the recording interface, toggle on:

  • Microphone — For voice narration
  • System Audio — To capture app sounds and music

Step 2: Configure Audio Settings

Before recording, make sure:

  • Your microphone is selected as the input device
  • System audio is enabled in browser permissions
  • Test audio levels by speaking and playing a sample sound

Step 3: Start Recording with Audio

Click "Start Recording" or press ⌘⇧P. Both your screen and audio will be captured simultaneously.

Pro Tips for Audio Recording

  1. Use headphones — Prevents audio feedback when recording system audio
  2. Close noisy apps — Reduce background noise for cleaner recordings
  3. Speak clearly — Maintain consistent volume and pacing
  4. Test first — Do a 10-second test recording to check audio levels

Conclusion

Recording screen with audio opens up endless possibilities for tutorials, demos, and presentations. With ScreenRecord.in, you can capture both mic and system audio in just a few clicks.