Recording Audio with Big Sur's QuickTime: A Quick Guide

In recent years, Apple has expanded the capabilities of QuickTime Player on Macs beyond just playing back videos. Today, it's also a powerful tool for recording both audio and video. In this article, we'll focus on how to record high-quality audio using QuickTime Player on Big Sur.

To get started, launch QuickTime Player and click the red record button in the center of the app. Next to the button is a dropdown menu that allows you to select which input to use for your recording. For most situations, an external microphone will provide better quality than the internal mic. However, if you just need to jot down an idea quickly, the internal mic can suffice.

If you want more control over your audio recordings, choose 'New Audio Recording' from the File menu or use the keyboard shortcut CMD + Shift + N. This option allows you to select a device for recording, including USB mics and audio interfaces connected to your Mac.

To set up your recording in QuickTime Player, simply follow these steps:

1. Click on the 'Input' tab at the top of the window.

2. Select the device you want to use from the list.

That's it! With these simple steps, you can start recording high-quality audio using Big Sur's QuickTime Player in under a minute. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, or just need to capture some ideas quickly, this versatile app has got you covered.

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