

You can also use Undo or Redo functions on every step you take, and an Automatic Crash Recovery system can save you hours if something goes wrong. Sound editing is made easy by Audacity as well, with the options to Cut, Copy, Past and Delete sections.

You can also import and export a wide range of file formats, WAV, AIFF, AU, FLAC, OGG, MP3, AC3, M4A, WMA and more. Manage multiple input and output devices simultaneously, record by timer or sound activation, utilise very high sample rates (up to 384,000 Hz depending on your hardware) and record up to 24bit depth. This means you can use it as a home recording studio, and convert old tapes and records. Audacity can record live audio and computer playback. When you are done, just export the audio as an MP3 file and return your Mac’s sound settings to the original state (set Output as Internal Speakers or Line Out).In recent years Audacity has made a name for itself as the best free and open source audio recording and editing software. Play the audio inside any app, switch to Audacity and hit the record button.

You are now all set to record system audio on your Mac. You will then be able to listen to the audio while it’s getting recorded inside Audacity. Next switch to the Recording tab and select Software playthrough. Open Audacity Preferences, switch to the devices tab and select Soundflower (2ch) as the Recording device. Click the flower and set Built-in Output for Soundflower 2ch. Open the Soundflowerbed app (you can find it through Spotlight) and it will add a Flower item to your menu bar.

Step 2: Configure SoundflowerĬlick the Apple menu to Open System Preferences on your Mac, select Sounds, switch to the Output tab and set Soundflower (2ch) as the device for sound output. Both are free software, Audacity allows you to record and edit audio while Soundflower helps you route sounds to any other Mac app instead of the default speakers. Install Audacity and Soundflower on your Mac. The technique doesn’t require the line-in port and thus works on newer Apple iMac and Macbooks. You can record music from any Internet radio station playing in your browser, system audio or even sounds coming from an application open on your Mac. This step-by-step tutorial explains how you can capture any sounds coming out of the speakers or your Mac.
