Quick Answer:
You can record microphone and speakers simultaneously on your computer or phone using SurFlex Screen Recorder (the easiest solution), Audacity (workaround), or the built-in screen recorder on your Android or iPhone.
When recording audio on your device, you may need to capture both microphone sound to record your own voice and system audio to capture audio coming from your computer. This becomes particularly important in certain scenarios, such as recording yourself singing with background music or capturing audio while playing a game. In light of this, I would like to guide you on how to record system audio and microphone at the same time on your computer or mobile device, enabling you to capture your desired audio with ease.
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How to Record System Audio and Microphone At the Same Time on Windows 10
Tool: SurFlex Screen Recorder
Although there is a built-in audio recorder on your PC, it can only record your voice on Windows 10. Thus, when you need to record microphone and speakers on your Windows 10 PC or laptop, using a third-party audio recorder like SurFlex Screen Recorder is necessary. With this app installed on your computer, you will be able to record internal audio, microphone sound, or both. Thus, it is a viable choice for you to record system sound and microphone simultaneously.
What’s more, when you record audio on your PC with SurFlex Screen Recorder, you can customize the output options, such as audio format, bitrate, and more. Whether you want to record MP3, WAV, or other formats on Windows 10, it will serve you well.
To record system audio and microphone sound on Windows 10:
Step 1. Open SurFlex Screen Recorder, click Settings to set up the output options, and then choose the Record Audio mode.
Step 2. To record system audio and microphone sound at the same time, choose the System Sound and Microphone option. Then click REC to start recording both internal and external audio on your computer.
Step 3. Once the recording is completed, click Stop.
Step 4. Check the audio recording in the popup window.
Since SurFlex Screen Recorder is also compatible with macOS, you can follow the same steps above to record both system audio and microphone sound on a Mac.
How to Record Microphone and Speakers with Audacity
Tool: Audacity
Audacity, by default, is designed to record either computer audio or microphone sound. However, there is a workaround that allows you to capture both microphone and speaker audio on your computer. If you’re interested in this method, you can refer to a guide on how to make Audacity record computer sounds and microphone for detailed step-by-step instructions.
Note: It’s worth mentioning that using this method may result in lower audio quality and potential echoes in the recordings. Therefore, it is recommended to use a professional audio recorder that specifically supports recording both microphone and system sound to ensure optimal audio quality.
How to Record System Sound and Microphone Simeotenously on Android/iPhone
Tool: Built-in screen recorder
If you are going to record microphone and speakers at the same time on your Android or iPhone, using the built-in screen recorder on your phone will be helpful. It allows you to record screen with internal audio by default. And if you turn on microphone recording, it will capture both system audio and microphone on your device.
To record system audio and microphone:
Step 1. Add the screen recorder to your control center.
Step 2. When you need to record, swipe down to open the control center.
Step 3. Press and hold the recorder to enable microphone recording (this may vary depending on the device you use) and then tap the record to start recording.
Step 4. When you are done, tap the recording bar and click Stop.
Note: If you want to save the recording as an audio file, you can use a file converter to convert the video to audio.
Wrapping Up
Whether you intend to record system audio and speakers on your PC, Mac, iPhone, or Android device, you now know how to do so. Apart from utilizing a desktop application, you can also employ an online audio recorder, such as the Free Online Audio Recorder from Apowersoft, to capture both microphone and speaker audio on your Windows 10 or 11 computer without requiring any additional software. If your sole objective is to record audio on your computer and you do not need to record videos, opting for an online service would be more convenient.