How to Screen Record with Audio on Any Device

You’ve talked for hours, recorded it, and are now ready to send your screen recording, but all you hear are crickets?

Yes, you forgot to turn on the screen record with audio. Here is how to quickly do it while you still have the energy to go through it again:

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How to Screen Record Audio For Mac

Mac users can easily start recording with two clicks:

1. Click the command + 5 
2. Click on “Options”
3. Enable microphone
4. Click the button on the top right corner to stop recording.

1. Click command + 5

On your Mac, press Command + Shift + 5 to open the screenshot and screen recording toolbar at the bottom of your screen, giving you immediate access to all screen capture options without needing additional software.

2. Click on "Options"

After the toolbar appears, click on "Options" in the menu to access recording preferences where you can select your desired recording settings, including save location, timer delay, and audio options.

3. Enable microphone

Within the Options menu, check the "Microphone" option and select your preferred microphone from the dropdown list to ensure your voice or external audio sources are captured alongside the screen activity during recording.

4. Click button to stop recording

When you're ready to finish your recording, simply click the stop button in the menu bar at the top of your screen (it appears as a small square icon), and your recording will automatically be saved to your chosen location, ready for viewing or sharing.

How to Screen Record Audio For Windows

For a Windows 10 computer, you can use a number of built-in options for screen recording.

1. Choose the application you want to record in
2. Access the Xbox Game Bar, and press the Windows key + G on your keyboard. 
3. Turn on microphone audio
4. Start and stop screen recording

1. Choose the application you want to record in

Begin by opening the specific application or window that you want to capture in your screen recording. Make sure it's properly sized on your screen and that any necessary content is visible before you start recording.

2. Access the Xbox Game Bar

Launch the Xbox Game Bar by pressing the Windows key + G keyboard shortcut. This built-in Windows 10 tool will appear as an overlay on your screen with various widgets for recording, audio control, and performance monitoring.

3. Turn on microphone audio

To include your voice or other audio input in the recording, locate the audio widget in the Game Bar. Click on the microphone icon to enable microphone recording - when activated, the icon will change from muted (crossed out) to unmuted.

4. Start and stop screen recording

Start your screen recording by clicking the round "Record" button (or press Win+Alt+R), and you'll see a small recording timer appear. When you're finished capturing your content, click the stop button (square icon) in the floating recording bar, and your video will be saved automatically to your Videos folder.

How to Screen Record Audio For iPhone

1. Open the Control Center by swiping down from the top-right corner of your screen (on iPhone X or later) or by swiping up from the bottom of your screen (on iPhone 8 or earlier).
2. Click the Screen Recording icon, which looks like a circle with a dot inside. 
3. To enable audio recording, press and hold the Screen Recording icon, then tap the Microphone Audio button to turn it on. 

1. Turn on screen recording in Control Center

Access your iPhone's Control Center with a simple swipe gesture - pull down from the top-right corner on newer iPhone models (X and later) or swipe up from the bottom edge on older models (8 and earlier) to reveal your quick-access controls and tools.

2. Click Screen Recording icon

Locate the Screen Recording button in Control Center, which appears as a circle inside another circle (resembling a record button), and tap it to begin a standard screen recording without audio, or proceed to the next step if you need to capture sound.

3. Choose microphone audio button

For recordings with audio narration, press and hold the Screen Recording icon instead of tapping it, which reveals additional options including a microphone toggle - tap the Microphone Audio button to switch it from "Off" to "On" (it will turn red when active), then tap "Start Recording" to begin capturing both your screen and voice commentary.

How to Screen Record Audio For Chromebook

For Chromebook users, screen recording with audio is possible using the built-in screen capture tool. 

1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Windows (the key with a rectangle and two vertical lines). 
2. In the screen capture menu, select "Screen record" and choose whether to record the full screen or a specific window. 
3. To include audio in your recording, click on the gear icon in the screen capture toolbar and make sure that the "Record microphone" option is enabled.

1. Press Shift + Ctrl + Show Windows

On your Chromebook, access the built-in screen recording feature by pressing the keyboard shortcut Shift + Ctrl + Show Windows (the key that displays a rectangle with two lines, which is typically found in the top row of your keyboard where function keys would be on traditional keyboards), opening Chrome OS's versatile screen capture menu.

2. Choose "screen record" in screen capture menu

When the screen capture toolbar appears at the bottom of your screen, click on the "Screen record" option (as opposed to screenshot), then select your preferred recording area by choosing either full screen, partial screen, or a specific window to capture only the content that matters for your recording.

3. Select "record microphone" option

Before starting your recording, click the settings gear icon in the screen capture toolbar to access audio options, then toggle on "Record microphone" to ensure your voice or other external audio will be included in the final recording alongside the screen content.

How to Pick a Screen Recorder with Audio

Native screen recording tools provide simplicity but may lack advanced functionality. For more sophisticated needs such as simultaneous webcam capture alongside screen content, consider upgrading to dedicated third-party software that offers enhanced recording capabilities and production features.

Your video duration requirements are crucial when selecting screen recording software, as many free versions impose time limits that could interrupt your recording mid-session. Always verify that your chosen application supports videos of your intended length to avoid frustrating cutoffs during important demonstrations.

Consider the specific device you'll be using for your recordings. If you're planning to capture screen content on a smartphone or tablet, ensure your selected recording application offers full compatibility with mobile operating systems and provides a smooth experience on smaller screens.

Post-recording workflow is equally important when choosing screen recording software. Look for platforms like AKOOL that offer comprehensive editing capabilities, allowing you to polish your recording by removing mistakes, trimming unnecessary sections, or enhancing audio quality before distributing your final content to your audience.

With AKOOL, you can also add special components like Face Swap, Streaming Avatars, or Video Translations.

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