

“All audio from all applications will be captured regardless of which display you select.” Leaving the Device to Default works – you don’t need to use any other driver. You just Add Source and choose Audio Output Capture. You can see just how much better this is by comparing the pre-Ventura and post-Ventura instructions in the OBS Studio support pages: (The usual disclaimers apply: check compatibility of your tools, don’t do an OS upgrade in the middle of a major task or without ample time to test, do a complete backup so you can roll back if you have to.) The combination of this capture method, plus the ability to easily use iPhones as cameras, means anyone doing streaming or streamcasting or recording or remote teaching will want to give this serious consideration. Now is a good time, too, as most lagging pro audio support has now caught up, and Apple recently delivered the tweaked 13.1 update.

Let’s say this simply: Desktop Audio Capture is a reason to upgrade to macOS Ventura. And OBS is generally boosting its encoder support, making this essential tool for music and visuals even better.

OBS Studio 28+ together with macOS 13 Ventura now no longer needs complex loopback or capture setups. If you want more advanced audio recording, try using programs like GarageBand (which usually comes preinstalled), Audacity, or WavePad.Streaming and recording music and motion apps just got a whole lot easier on the Mac. These apps will record audio from your microphone, and allow simple editing.

To make basic audio recordings on a Mac, you should use either the Voice Memos app or the QuickTime Player, both of which you can find using the Finder or Launchpad or download for free on the App Store. MacBooks and most Apple-brand monitors come with them preinstalled, but if you're running your Mac with a third-party monitor, you'll need to use an external microphone. Its built-in microphone might not capture ultra high fidelity sound, and the audio recording apps that come preloaded on the computer aren't complex, but at least it's simple to record sound on a Mac.īut remember: to make recordings, you'll need a microphone. From dictating a note you want to share with a colleague about a project, to rattling off a grocery list, to recording a discussion that takes place in the conference room, your Mac can be used as a handy audio recording device.
