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What causes echo in QuickTime recordings?

Recoding a new movie or audio, a very loud echo is produced. Using Sonoma on Macbook Pro. Apple Tech support could not solve problem; suggested i go to Apple Store to see help. Does anyone have a fix or a solution for this problem?


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 14.2

Posted on Aug 12, 2024 1:00 PM

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Aug 12, 2024 11:15 PM in response to rochelle h

ok. then that is why you are having your issue.


to record the mac's internal sound with quicktime (or also “shift-command-5”) you need additional software. i use the free BlackHole Virtual Audio Driver. then you can choose "BlackHole 2ch" in the recording options instead of "Built-in Microphone."



you will also need to set up a multi-output device in your audio MIDI setup utility to be able to both hear and record the internal audio at the same time.


to set up a multi-output device:


Open Audio MIDI Setup: (found in /Applications/Utilities)

hit the '+' button in the bottom left corner and select "Create Multi Output Device"



then in the panel that appears on the right, in the Multi-Output Device tab, select "Built-in Output" AND "BlackHole 2ch". (and, if you want, any of your other connected devices.)



once you do that, (and BEFORE recording) you can choose "BlackHole 2ch" or "Multi-Output Device" in your menubar "sound options". 



to both hear the speakers and record the audio at the same time, choose "Multi-Output Device". before choosing multi-out, set the internal speakers' volume to a comfortable level first. you cannot control the volume once you are in multi-out mode.

What causes echo in QuickTime recordings?

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