
QuickTime is more than likely already downloaded onto your device. Open QuickTimeīegin by opening the QuickTime player. Let’s go through the simple steps of how to use Quicktime as an audio recorder on Mac. But a little-known fact is that Quicktime can also be used for audio recording. You’re probably familiar with Quicktime player because it’s often the default player for any downloaded video or image. As you can see, I now have two recordings in my library on the left-hand side of the screen. This will automatically save the recording in the app. Once you’ve finished the recording, press “done” in the bottom right-hand corner.

While paused, you can also press “play” to listen to what you’ve recorded so far. To pause the recording, press the pause button in the lower left-hand corner.

There is no confirmation screen the recording will immediately begin. When you’re ready to begin, press this button. The voice memo app will open, providing you with a simple screen that really only features one button: the red “record” button. You can either find the “voice memos” app by looking through the apps that pop up, or by searching for it in the search bar at the top. To access it on your Mac, open the launchpad - the button with the rocket ship symbol on it. You’re probably familiar with voice memos because this app exists on most apple iPhones, as well. Let’s discuss a few different ways to record audio on your Macbook.

Even if you have a camera or smartphone, knowing how to record audio on your Mac is a great backup strategy in case one of the other options falls short. Is it time to become serious about your music career, or YouTube channel? Then you may need a device to help out with audio recording. There are a couple of different resources, none inherently better than the others, and you get to choose which one you prefer. In this article, I’m going to walk you through the various audio recording tools on your Mac.
