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BillGates-37c19
Community Member
2 years ago

How can I record screencast audio if my only inputs are microphone and external file?

Hi, Perhaps this is a simple thing and i haven't figured it out.  Not sure what's happening here. All i'm trying to do is use Replay to record a demo of my storyline course demonstrating its fun...
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BillGates-37c19's avatar
BillGates-37c19
Community Member
2 years ago

Hi Tom,

Yeah I don't get it.  In this recording I'm using the record mic feature.  Mic is selected and working.

While doing another text recording which is what you see on the timeline, at max volume i can hear the audio from the course from my speakers.

I play it back and my housemate was coughing in the other room.  The mic had no problem picking that up.

It seems to be muting my outgoing laptop volume.

When you use Replay do you have any issues hearing a recorded screencast? 

Don't know why it's not playing nice today :-( 

  • JoseTansengco's avatar
    JoseTansengco
    Staff
    2 years ago

    Hi Bill,

    Happy to chime in!

    I did a quick test on my end by screen recording myself talking over a video with audio and I can confirm that both the system audio and recorded microphone audio were present in the resulting recording. I've attached the sample Replay 360 project file for your reference. 

    Each laptop or computer is different, so one possibility might be that your machine's microphone is designed not to pick up system audio when making a recording. For your reference, I was working on a MacBook Pro when I did my test. If recording system audio previously worked for you, try repairing your Replay 360 installation to see if this helps.