Updated In 2024, Reimagining Soundscapes A Detailed Guide to Audio Track Replacement in Video Production

Updated In 2024, Reimagining Soundscapes A Detailed Guide to Audio Track Replacement in Video Production

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Reimagining Soundscapes: A Detailed Guide to Audio Track Replacement in Video Production

Video editing is inclusive of editing the audio track. You may be working on background scores, original soundtracks, and different kinds of sound effects. These tasks would need you to edit or replace audio in the video. You may have to mix other audio tracks to have one score. From sound engineering to finely editing every track being mixed, it is an ever expanding and exciting technical niche that will depend largely on a plethora of tools, so in this article, we will let you how to replace audio in video with 2 methods by using Filmora and Windows Movie Maker.

In this article

01 How to replace audio in video with Filmora

02 How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

Part 1: How to replace audio in video with Filmora

The first method, let us explore how you can replace audio in video with Wondershare Filmora.

To begin with, get a free trial copy of Wondershare Filmora .

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1. Import file

Open the application and click ‘ Import once you have downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora. Please search for the relevant video you wish to edit and load it from the hard disk or the specific folder. You can select multiple videos using ‘ctrl’ and clicking on the chosen files.

import video filmora

Step 2. Drag and drop to the video Timeline

The videos selected will be displayed as thumbnails. Choose a video, hit and click without releasing the click and drag the chosen video to the Video Timeline.

drag video to timeline

Step 3. Remove the original sound of the video

Right-click on it, and you would see the option of “Audio detach.” Click on it, and the audio file will detach from the video file and get added to Music Timeline.

Press “Delete” on your keyboard, and you will get rid of it. You can save this video without the audio, and you would only have the visuals, unimpaired and unaffected in any way, without the sound.

remove original sound

Step 4. Add a new audio track

You can add a new audio track to the video by choosing royalty sound or music from the Filmora library or importing any audio you like.

Filmora add new audio track

Part 2: How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

The second method, Apart from replacing audio by Filmora, you can also make it by Windows Movie Maker. Though it is discontinued to develop a new version, you can still use it in Windows 7. Below are the steps to replace audio in Windows Movie Maker .

Step 1: Import video

First, download and run it. Click Add videos and photos to import video.

import video file

Step 2: Turn off the original sound

Click Edit tab > Video volume to turn off the sound by draging the slider to the left.

turn off audio windows movie maker

Step 3: Add audio to video

Click Add music to import the targeted music to Windows Movie Maker. You can select Add music or Add music at the current point.

add audio windows movie maker

Step 4: Save project

Click the file icon in the top left corner to save the video. Choose Save movie to export the targeted file.

save video windows movie maker

Wondershare Filmora allows you to replace easily and edit the audio in the video

Unfortunately, no application by default on your desktop or laptop, phone, or tablet would get this done. To replace audio in the video, you would need the help of state of the art software. Fortunately, you have Wondershare Filmora at your disposal.

With Wondershare Filmora, you can replace audio in the video, mute audio, detach the audio, and add audio. You can eliminate background noise, organic noise, sound effects, address the sync problem in a video file, and edit the audio in a video without any extensive training or expertise.

  • It has a user-friendly interface which makes things simple even for amateurs.
  • It supports all common video and audio formats, including WMV, MOV, FLV, MTS, MP4, etc.
  • You can move audio, replace it or add new audio to the video without worrying about general loss, which is loss of quality.
  • You can export the edited video with the new or edited audio to various devices, including the cloud and social media sites.
  • Compatible with Windows (including Windows 8) & Mac OS X (10.6 and above).

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02 How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

Part 1: How to replace audio in video with Filmora

The first method, let us explore how you can replace audio in video with Wondershare Filmora.

To begin with, get a free trial copy of Wondershare Filmora .

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1. Import file

Open the application and click ‘ Import once you have downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora. Please search for the relevant video you wish to edit and load it from the hard disk or the specific folder. You can select multiple videos using ‘ctrl’ and clicking on the chosen files.

import video filmora

Step 2. Drag and drop to the video Timeline

The videos selected will be displayed as thumbnails. Choose a video, hit and click without releasing the click and drag the chosen video to the Video Timeline.

drag video to timeline

Step 3. Remove the original sound of the video

Right-click on it, and you would see the option of “Audio detach.” Click on it, and the audio file will detach from the video file and get added to Music Timeline.

Press “Delete” on your keyboard, and you will get rid of it. You can save this video without the audio, and you would only have the visuals, unimpaired and unaffected in any way, without the sound.

remove original sound

Step 4. Add a new audio track

You can add a new audio track to the video by choosing royalty sound or music from the Filmora library or importing any audio you like.

Filmora add new audio track

Part 2: How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

The second method, Apart from replacing audio by Filmora, you can also make it by Windows Movie Maker. Though it is discontinued to develop a new version, you can still use it in Windows 7. Below are the steps to replace audio in Windows Movie Maker .

Step 1: Import video

First, download and run it. Click Add videos and photos to import video.

import video file

Step 2: Turn off the original sound

Click Edit tab > Video volume to turn off the sound by draging the slider to the left.

turn off audio windows movie maker

Step 3: Add audio to video

Click Add music to import the targeted music to Windows Movie Maker. You can select Add music or Add music at the current point.

add audio windows movie maker

Step 4: Save project

Click the file icon in the top left corner to save the video. Choose Save movie to export the targeted file.

save video windows movie maker

Wondershare Filmora allows you to replace easily and edit the audio in the video

Unfortunately, no application by default on your desktop or laptop, phone, or tablet would get this done. To replace audio in the video, you would need the help of state of the art software. Fortunately, you have Wondershare Filmora at your disposal.

With Wondershare Filmora, you can replace audio in the video, mute audio, detach the audio, and add audio. You can eliminate background noise, organic noise, sound effects, address the sync problem in a video file, and edit the audio in a video without any extensive training or expertise.

  • It has a user-friendly interface which makes things simple even for amateurs.
  • It supports all common video and audio formats, including WMV, MOV, FLV, MTS, MP4, etc.
  • You can move audio, replace it or add new audio to the video without worrying about general loss, which is loss of quality.
  • You can export the edited video with the new or edited audio to various devices, including the cloud and social media sites.
  • Compatible with Windows (including Windows 8) & Mac OS X (10.6 and above).

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02 How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

Part 1: How to replace audio in video with Filmora

The first method, let us explore how you can replace audio in video with Wondershare Filmora.

To begin with, get a free trial copy of Wondershare Filmora .

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1. Import file

Open the application and click ‘ Import once you have downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora. Please search for the relevant video you wish to edit and load it from the hard disk or the specific folder. You can select multiple videos using ‘ctrl’ and clicking on the chosen files.

import video filmora

Step 2. Drag and drop to the video Timeline

The videos selected will be displayed as thumbnails. Choose a video, hit and click without releasing the click and drag the chosen video to the Video Timeline.

drag video to timeline

Step 3. Remove the original sound of the video

Right-click on it, and you would see the option of “Audio detach.” Click on it, and the audio file will detach from the video file and get added to Music Timeline.

Press “Delete” on your keyboard, and you will get rid of it. You can save this video without the audio, and you would only have the visuals, unimpaired and unaffected in any way, without the sound.

remove original sound

Step 4. Add a new audio track

You can add a new audio track to the video by choosing royalty sound or music from the Filmora library or importing any audio you like.

Filmora add new audio track

Part 2: How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

The second method, Apart from replacing audio by Filmora, you can also make it by Windows Movie Maker. Though it is discontinued to develop a new version, you can still use it in Windows 7. Below are the steps to replace audio in Windows Movie Maker .

Step 1: Import video

First, download and run it. Click Add videos and photos to import video.

import video file

Step 2: Turn off the original sound

Click Edit tab > Video volume to turn off the sound by draging the slider to the left.

turn off audio windows movie maker

Step 3: Add audio to video

Click Add music to import the targeted music to Windows Movie Maker. You can select Add music or Add music at the current point.

add audio windows movie maker

Step 4: Save project

Click the file icon in the top left corner to save the video. Choose Save movie to export the targeted file.

save video windows movie maker

Wondershare Filmora allows you to replace easily and edit the audio in the video

Unfortunately, no application by default on your desktop or laptop, phone, or tablet would get this done. To replace audio in the video, you would need the help of state of the art software. Fortunately, you have Wondershare Filmora at your disposal.

With Wondershare Filmora, you can replace audio in the video, mute audio, detach the audio, and add audio. You can eliminate background noise, organic noise, sound effects, address the sync problem in a video file, and edit the audio in a video without any extensive training or expertise.

  • It has a user-friendly interface which makes things simple even for amateurs.
  • It supports all common video and audio formats, including WMV, MOV, FLV, MTS, MP4, etc.
  • You can move audio, replace it or add new audio to the video without worrying about general loss, which is loss of quality.
  • You can export the edited video with the new or edited audio to various devices, including the cloud and social media sites.
  • Compatible with Windows (including Windows 8) & Mac OS X (10.6 and above).

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

02 How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

Part 1: How to replace audio in video with Filmora

The first method, let us explore how you can replace audio in video with Wondershare Filmora.

To begin with, get a free trial copy of Wondershare Filmora .

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

Step 1. Import file

Open the application and click ‘ Import once you have downloaded and installed Wondershare Filmora. Please search for the relevant video you wish to edit and load it from the hard disk or the specific folder. You can select multiple videos using ‘ctrl’ and clicking on the chosen files.

import video filmora

Step 2. Drag and drop to the video Timeline

The videos selected will be displayed as thumbnails. Choose a video, hit and click without releasing the click and drag the chosen video to the Video Timeline.

drag video to timeline

Step 3. Remove the original sound of the video

Right-click on it, and you would see the option of “Audio detach.” Click on it, and the audio file will detach from the video file and get added to Music Timeline.

Press “Delete” on your keyboard, and you will get rid of it. You can save this video without the audio, and you would only have the visuals, unimpaired and unaffected in any way, without the sound.

remove original sound

Step 4. Add a new audio track

You can add a new audio track to the video by choosing royalty sound or music from the Filmora library or importing any audio you like.

Filmora add new audio track

Part 2: How to change audio in video with Windows Movie Maker

The second method, Apart from replacing audio by Filmora, you can also make it by Windows Movie Maker. Though it is discontinued to develop a new version, you can still use it in Windows 7. Below are the steps to replace audio in Windows Movie Maker .

Step 1: Import video

First, download and run it. Click Add videos and photos to import video.

import video file

Step 2: Turn off the original sound

Click Edit tab > Video volume to turn off the sound by draging the slider to the left.

turn off audio windows movie maker

Step 3: Add audio to video

Click Add music to import the targeted music to Windows Movie Maker. You can select Add music or Add music at the current point.

add audio windows movie maker

Step 4: Save project

Click the file icon in the top left corner to save the video. Choose Save movie to export the targeted file.

save video windows movie maker

Wondershare Filmora allows you to replace easily and edit the audio in the video

Unfortunately, no application by default on your desktop or laptop, phone, or tablet would get this done. To replace audio in the video, you would need the help of state of the art software. Fortunately, you have Wondershare Filmora at your disposal.

With Wondershare Filmora, you can replace audio in the video, mute audio, detach the audio, and add audio. You can eliminate background noise, organic noise, sound effects, address the sync problem in a video file, and edit the audio in a video without any extensive training or expertise.

  • It has a user-friendly interface which makes things simple even for amateurs.
  • It supports all common video and audio formats, including WMV, MOV, FLV, MTS, MP4, etc.
  • You can move audio, replace it or add new audio to the video without worrying about general loss, which is loss of quality.
  • You can export the edited video with the new or edited audio to various devices, including the cloud and social media sites.
  • Compatible with Windows (including Windows 8) & Mac OS X (10.6 and above).

Try It Free

For Win 7 or later (64-bit)

Try It Free

For macOS 10.12 or later

“Unlocking Your Mac’s Potential: A Beginner’s Pathway to Capturing Pristine Audio”

Mac offers a smooth workflow compared to Windows, which is why people prefer its usage. If your work revolves around music production, podcasts, recorded lectures in a classroom, and audio mixing, it is important to have workable audio recording software for Mac. To record Mac audio through an easy set of procedures, follow the write-up.

We shall also introduce five voice recorders, Mac. So, let us begin!

In this article

01 How to Record Audio on Mac?

02 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Part 1: How to Record Audio on Mac?

If you are a Mac user, this sub-section has been designed for you. If you are taking a voice class or an influencer interview, you need to know Mac how to record audio. The two strategies would be covered to record voice on Mac. Let us start!

Via Voice Memos

Voice Memos is an in-built app on most Apple devices. The guidelines to record sound on Mac through Voice Memos are as given below:

Step 1: Visiting Voice Memos

Launch Voice Memos from your Mac. As the interface appears, the user would be welcomed with the “Red” record button. Tap on it, and the recording would start without any prompt.

open voice memos app

Step 2: Pausing the Recording

The lower-left corner displays the pause button. Click on it once you are done. Essentially, you can have a little preview of what you have covered so far.

pause the audio recording

Step 3: Saving Process

Click on “Done,” located in the bottom right corner. Rename the file and get done with the process.

finish the audio recording

Via QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player is the default program in Mac that acts as both media player and voice recorder. To know how to record internal audio Mac, let us walk you through the multiple steps. You’ll surely get something good out of it!

Step 1: Starting the Recording

For starters, launch QuickTime Player and navigate to the “File” located in the top panel. Select “New Audio Recording” from there. Click on the “Red” button to initiate the recording.

tap on new audio recording

Step 2: Stopping the Recording

Once you are done with the recording, click on the grey square to stop the recording. There is no option to pause the recording temporarily.

stop the voice recording

Step 3: Saving the Recording

Navigate to the “File” tab again and click on “Save.” Choose the name of the recording and the output folder source.

save the audio recording

Part 2: 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Now that you have an idea of the procedure to record an internal audio recorder Mac let us shift our focus to audio recording software for Mac. The choice of the tool helps the user be productive at the workplace. Therefore, we have sketched out five MacBook voice recorders with their key features. Let us have a peek!

Apple GarageBand

As a digital audio workstation, Apple GarageBand has to be your first choice for music production. It is a fully-fledged audio recorder with an easy-to-use interface. The sound and loop library allows you to edit your tracks. Moreover, the interactive interface makes its usage easy for beginners.

apple garageband interface

Are you impressed with the tool? Following are some features of this audio recording software for Mac:

  • Apple GarageBand comes up with a drag and drop process to make recording easy.
  • Offering an extensive range of effects and virtual amps, Apple GarageBand supports MIDI recording and editing.
  • The tool offers a professional environment for all music and audio recording services, free of cost.

Audacity

Another software to record system audio Mac is Audacity creating a healthy addition to the media fraternity. Acting as a multi-track editor, Audacity supports 24, 16, and 32 bit sound qualities for a better editing system. It is a free audio recording program with great sound quality and tons of effects. The advanced effects include voice generation, noise removal, and track-based management.

audacity interface

Quite good, right? The additional features of Audacity are as given below:

  • Audacity works like a charm for pitch correction.
  • There are enhanced highly customizable editing tools.
  • You can also visualize selected frequencies and offers effective plugins.

WavePad

Changing the narrative of voice recorders in the market and ensuring high-quality audio, WavePad has got you all covered. The sound editing tools comprise cutting, copying, inserting, silencing, auto-trimming, pitch shifting, and much more. Moreover, this audio recording software for Mac has DirectX and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugin support to bring more advancement to the process.

wavepad audio recorder

Following are some extraordinary characteristics of WavePad. You will be surprised!

  • The audio enhancing compatibilities include amplification and effects added.
  • WavePad gives the user a certain control over their work domain.
  • With an easy-to-use interface, the advanced tools include spectral analysis (FTT), speech synthesis, and voice changer.

MixPad

Allow me to introduce you to another voice recorder Mac that also handles multi-track mixing like a pro. An exclusive beat maker, music library, and supports VST plugin, MixPad can be relied upon for adding different audio effects. The effects include equalization, compression, and reverb. More importantly, it has a low latency rate and supports cloud storage impeccably.

mixpad voice recorder

Following are some detailed key features of MixPad audio recording software for Mac. See the best out of it!

  • The multiple or single track can be processed simultaneously, thus enhancing the user experience and productivity at the workplace.
  • The program works effectively with all formats, which makes importing easy and free of complications.
  • The MIDI Editor is presented, and the audio output can be uploaded to YouTube, Soundcloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

Ocenaudio

Bringing innovation in business and acting as a voice recorder and editor, Ocenaudio needs no introduction. The users prefer this tool to record Mac audio while editing and analyzing the audio files like an expert. The real-time preview of effects helps you decide easily without getting confused in the process. Ocenaudio is your last resort for the standardization of audio files.

ocenaudio recorder interface

To have a quick peek at the exceptional features of Ocenaudio, follow our lead. You won’t be disappointed!

  • The Ocen framework is integrated with Ocenaudio to have access to enhanced capabilities.
  • The auto-trim and voice recording controls help beginners and professionals work more confidently.
  • The software offers a waveform view without any restriction on the audio size.

The Bottom Line

The article did an impeccable job explaining five popular audio recording software for Mac that record Mac audio like a pro. Their key traits were also described to help the stakeholders make a conscious decision. The procedure to record voice on Mac was also provided through two strategies. Got the point, right?

Wondershare Filmora is the right choice when it comes to audio editing. The functions and features it offers make the process frictionless and effortless. For instance, you can add effects and music to the audio without any hesitation. The “Adjust Audio” functionality helps adjust the audio’s volume. You can also get rid of the background noise through “Audio Denoise.”

Moreover, the “Audio Ducking” feature lowers the background volume so that the dialogues can be heard more perfectly. The “Split Audio” splits the audio into different sections. You can also use the “Audio Mixer” to fine-tune the audio of your project easily. Review the different features and invest in the right software to have all required features under one platform.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

02 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Part 1: How to Record Audio on Mac?

If you are a Mac user, this sub-section has been designed for you. If you are taking a voice class or an influencer interview, you need to know Mac how to record audio. The two strategies would be covered to record voice on Mac. Let us start!

Via Voice Memos

Voice Memos is an in-built app on most Apple devices. The guidelines to record sound on Mac through Voice Memos are as given below:

Step 1: Visiting Voice Memos

Launch Voice Memos from your Mac. As the interface appears, the user would be welcomed with the “Red” record button. Tap on it, and the recording would start without any prompt.

open voice memos app

Step 2: Pausing the Recording

The lower-left corner displays the pause button. Click on it once you are done. Essentially, you can have a little preview of what you have covered so far.

pause the audio recording

Step 3: Saving Process

Click on “Done,” located in the bottom right corner. Rename the file and get done with the process.

finish the audio recording

Via QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player is the default program in Mac that acts as both media player and voice recorder. To know how to record internal audio Mac, let us walk you through the multiple steps. You’ll surely get something good out of it!

Step 1: Starting the Recording

For starters, launch QuickTime Player and navigate to the “File” located in the top panel. Select “New Audio Recording” from there. Click on the “Red” button to initiate the recording.

tap on new audio recording

Step 2: Stopping the Recording

Once you are done with the recording, click on the grey square to stop the recording. There is no option to pause the recording temporarily.

stop the voice recording

Step 3: Saving the Recording

Navigate to the “File” tab again and click on “Save.” Choose the name of the recording and the output folder source.

save the audio recording

Part 2: 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Now that you have an idea of the procedure to record an internal audio recorder Mac let us shift our focus to audio recording software for Mac. The choice of the tool helps the user be productive at the workplace. Therefore, we have sketched out five MacBook voice recorders with their key features. Let us have a peek!

Apple GarageBand

As a digital audio workstation, Apple GarageBand has to be your first choice for music production. It is a fully-fledged audio recorder with an easy-to-use interface. The sound and loop library allows you to edit your tracks. Moreover, the interactive interface makes its usage easy for beginners.

apple garageband interface

Are you impressed with the tool? Following are some features of this audio recording software for Mac:

  • Apple GarageBand comes up with a drag and drop process to make recording easy.
  • Offering an extensive range of effects and virtual amps, Apple GarageBand supports MIDI recording and editing.
  • The tool offers a professional environment for all music and audio recording services, free of cost.

Audacity

Another software to record system audio Mac is Audacity creating a healthy addition to the media fraternity. Acting as a multi-track editor, Audacity supports 24, 16, and 32 bit sound qualities for a better editing system. It is a free audio recording program with great sound quality and tons of effects. The advanced effects include voice generation, noise removal, and track-based management.

audacity interface

Quite good, right? The additional features of Audacity are as given below:

  • Audacity works like a charm for pitch correction.
  • There are enhanced highly customizable editing tools.
  • You can also visualize selected frequencies and offers effective plugins.

WavePad

Changing the narrative of voice recorders in the market and ensuring high-quality audio, WavePad has got you all covered. The sound editing tools comprise cutting, copying, inserting, silencing, auto-trimming, pitch shifting, and much more. Moreover, this audio recording software for Mac has DirectX and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugin support to bring more advancement to the process.

wavepad audio recorder

Following are some extraordinary characteristics of WavePad. You will be surprised!

  • The audio enhancing compatibilities include amplification and effects added.
  • WavePad gives the user a certain control over their work domain.
  • With an easy-to-use interface, the advanced tools include spectral analysis (FTT), speech synthesis, and voice changer.

MixPad

Allow me to introduce you to another voice recorder Mac that also handles multi-track mixing like a pro. An exclusive beat maker, music library, and supports VST plugin, MixPad can be relied upon for adding different audio effects. The effects include equalization, compression, and reverb. More importantly, it has a low latency rate and supports cloud storage impeccably.

mixpad voice recorder

Following are some detailed key features of MixPad audio recording software for Mac. See the best out of it!

  • The multiple or single track can be processed simultaneously, thus enhancing the user experience and productivity at the workplace.
  • The program works effectively with all formats, which makes importing easy and free of complications.
  • The MIDI Editor is presented, and the audio output can be uploaded to YouTube, Soundcloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

Ocenaudio

Bringing innovation in business and acting as a voice recorder and editor, Ocenaudio needs no introduction. The users prefer this tool to record Mac audio while editing and analyzing the audio files like an expert. The real-time preview of effects helps you decide easily without getting confused in the process. Ocenaudio is your last resort for the standardization of audio files.

ocenaudio recorder interface

To have a quick peek at the exceptional features of Ocenaudio, follow our lead. You won’t be disappointed!

  • The Ocen framework is integrated with Ocenaudio to have access to enhanced capabilities.
  • The auto-trim and voice recording controls help beginners and professionals work more confidently.
  • The software offers a waveform view without any restriction on the audio size.

The Bottom Line

The article did an impeccable job explaining five popular audio recording software for Mac that record Mac audio like a pro. Their key traits were also described to help the stakeholders make a conscious decision. The procedure to record voice on Mac was also provided through two strategies. Got the point, right?

Wondershare Filmora is the right choice when it comes to audio editing. The functions and features it offers make the process frictionless and effortless. For instance, you can add effects and music to the audio without any hesitation. The “Adjust Audio” functionality helps adjust the audio’s volume. You can also get rid of the background noise through “Audio Denoise.”

Moreover, the “Audio Ducking” feature lowers the background volume so that the dialogues can be heard more perfectly. The “Split Audio” splits the audio into different sections. You can also use the “Audio Mixer” to fine-tune the audio of your project easily. Review the different features and invest in the right software to have all required features under one platform.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

02 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Part 1: How to Record Audio on Mac?

If you are a Mac user, this sub-section has been designed for you. If you are taking a voice class or an influencer interview, you need to know Mac how to record audio. The two strategies would be covered to record voice on Mac. Let us start!

Via Voice Memos

Voice Memos is an in-built app on most Apple devices. The guidelines to record sound on Mac through Voice Memos are as given below:

Step 1: Visiting Voice Memos

Launch Voice Memos from your Mac. As the interface appears, the user would be welcomed with the “Red” record button. Tap on it, and the recording would start without any prompt.

open voice memos app

Step 2: Pausing the Recording

The lower-left corner displays the pause button. Click on it once you are done. Essentially, you can have a little preview of what you have covered so far.

pause the audio recording

Step 3: Saving Process

Click on “Done,” located in the bottom right corner. Rename the file and get done with the process.

finish the audio recording

Via QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player is the default program in Mac that acts as both media player and voice recorder. To know how to record internal audio Mac, let us walk you through the multiple steps. You’ll surely get something good out of it!

Step 1: Starting the Recording

For starters, launch QuickTime Player and navigate to the “File” located in the top panel. Select “New Audio Recording” from there. Click on the “Red” button to initiate the recording.

tap on new audio recording

Step 2: Stopping the Recording

Once you are done with the recording, click on the grey square to stop the recording. There is no option to pause the recording temporarily.

stop the voice recording

Step 3: Saving the Recording

Navigate to the “File” tab again and click on “Save.” Choose the name of the recording and the output folder source.

save the audio recording

Part 2: 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Now that you have an idea of the procedure to record an internal audio recorder Mac let us shift our focus to audio recording software for Mac. The choice of the tool helps the user be productive at the workplace. Therefore, we have sketched out five MacBook voice recorders with their key features. Let us have a peek!

Apple GarageBand

As a digital audio workstation, Apple GarageBand has to be your first choice for music production. It is a fully-fledged audio recorder with an easy-to-use interface. The sound and loop library allows you to edit your tracks. Moreover, the interactive interface makes its usage easy for beginners.

apple garageband interface

Are you impressed with the tool? Following are some features of this audio recording software for Mac:

  • Apple GarageBand comes up with a drag and drop process to make recording easy.
  • Offering an extensive range of effects and virtual amps, Apple GarageBand supports MIDI recording and editing.
  • The tool offers a professional environment for all music and audio recording services, free of cost.

Audacity

Another software to record system audio Mac is Audacity creating a healthy addition to the media fraternity. Acting as a multi-track editor, Audacity supports 24, 16, and 32 bit sound qualities for a better editing system. It is a free audio recording program with great sound quality and tons of effects. The advanced effects include voice generation, noise removal, and track-based management.

audacity interface

Quite good, right? The additional features of Audacity are as given below:

  • Audacity works like a charm for pitch correction.
  • There are enhanced highly customizable editing tools.
  • You can also visualize selected frequencies and offers effective plugins.

WavePad

Changing the narrative of voice recorders in the market and ensuring high-quality audio, WavePad has got you all covered. The sound editing tools comprise cutting, copying, inserting, silencing, auto-trimming, pitch shifting, and much more. Moreover, this audio recording software for Mac has DirectX and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugin support to bring more advancement to the process.

wavepad audio recorder

Following are some extraordinary characteristics of WavePad. You will be surprised!

  • The audio enhancing compatibilities include amplification and effects added.
  • WavePad gives the user a certain control over their work domain.
  • With an easy-to-use interface, the advanced tools include spectral analysis (FTT), speech synthesis, and voice changer.

MixPad

Allow me to introduce you to another voice recorder Mac that also handles multi-track mixing like a pro. An exclusive beat maker, music library, and supports VST plugin, MixPad can be relied upon for adding different audio effects. The effects include equalization, compression, and reverb. More importantly, it has a low latency rate and supports cloud storage impeccably.

mixpad voice recorder

Following are some detailed key features of MixPad audio recording software for Mac. See the best out of it!

  • The multiple or single track can be processed simultaneously, thus enhancing the user experience and productivity at the workplace.
  • The program works effectively with all formats, which makes importing easy and free of complications.
  • The MIDI Editor is presented, and the audio output can be uploaded to YouTube, Soundcloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

Ocenaudio

Bringing innovation in business and acting as a voice recorder and editor, Ocenaudio needs no introduction. The users prefer this tool to record Mac audio while editing and analyzing the audio files like an expert. The real-time preview of effects helps you decide easily without getting confused in the process. Ocenaudio is your last resort for the standardization of audio files.

ocenaudio recorder interface

To have a quick peek at the exceptional features of Ocenaudio, follow our lead. You won’t be disappointed!

  • The Ocen framework is integrated with Ocenaudio to have access to enhanced capabilities.
  • The auto-trim and voice recording controls help beginners and professionals work more confidently.
  • The software offers a waveform view without any restriction on the audio size.

The Bottom Line

The article did an impeccable job explaining five popular audio recording software for Mac that record Mac audio like a pro. Their key traits were also described to help the stakeholders make a conscious decision. The procedure to record voice on Mac was also provided through two strategies. Got the point, right?

Wondershare Filmora is the right choice when it comes to audio editing. The functions and features it offers make the process frictionless and effortless. For instance, you can add effects and music to the audio without any hesitation. The “Adjust Audio” functionality helps adjust the audio’s volume. You can also get rid of the background noise through “Audio Denoise.”

Moreover, the “Audio Ducking” feature lowers the background volume so that the dialogues can be heard more perfectly. The “Split Audio” splits the audio into different sections. You can also use the “Audio Mixer” to fine-tune the audio of your project easily. Review the different features and invest in the right software to have all required features under one platform.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

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02 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Part 1: How to Record Audio on Mac?

If you are a Mac user, this sub-section has been designed for you. If you are taking a voice class or an influencer interview, you need to know Mac how to record audio. The two strategies would be covered to record voice on Mac. Let us start!

Via Voice Memos

Voice Memos is an in-built app on most Apple devices. The guidelines to record sound on Mac through Voice Memos are as given below:

Step 1: Visiting Voice Memos

Launch Voice Memos from your Mac. As the interface appears, the user would be welcomed with the “Red” record button. Tap on it, and the recording would start without any prompt.

open voice memos app

Step 2: Pausing the Recording

The lower-left corner displays the pause button. Click on it once you are done. Essentially, you can have a little preview of what you have covered so far.

pause the audio recording

Step 3: Saving Process

Click on “Done,” located in the bottom right corner. Rename the file and get done with the process.

finish the audio recording

Via QuickTime Player

QuickTime Player is the default program in Mac that acts as both media player and voice recorder. To know how to record internal audio Mac, let us walk you through the multiple steps. You’ll surely get something good out of it!

Step 1: Starting the Recording

For starters, launch QuickTime Player and navigate to the “File” located in the top panel. Select “New Audio Recording” from there. Click on the “Red” button to initiate the recording.

tap on new audio recording

Step 2: Stopping the Recording

Once you are done with the recording, click on the grey square to stop the recording. There is no option to pause the recording temporarily.

stop the voice recording

Step 3: Saving the Recording

Navigate to the “File” tab again and click on “Save.” Choose the name of the recording and the output folder source.

save the audio recording

Part 2: 5 Best Voice Recorder Software for Mac

Now that you have an idea of the procedure to record an internal audio recorder Mac let us shift our focus to audio recording software for Mac. The choice of the tool helps the user be productive at the workplace. Therefore, we have sketched out five MacBook voice recorders with their key features. Let us have a peek!

Apple GarageBand

As a digital audio workstation, Apple GarageBand has to be your first choice for music production. It is a fully-fledged audio recorder with an easy-to-use interface. The sound and loop library allows you to edit your tracks. Moreover, the interactive interface makes its usage easy for beginners.

apple garageband interface

Are you impressed with the tool? Following are some features of this audio recording software for Mac:

  • Apple GarageBand comes up with a drag and drop process to make recording easy.
  • Offering an extensive range of effects and virtual amps, Apple GarageBand supports MIDI recording and editing.
  • The tool offers a professional environment for all music and audio recording services, free of cost.

Audacity

Another software to record system audio Mac is Audacity creating a healthy addition to the media fraternity. Acting as a multi-track editor, Audacity supports 24, 16, and 32 bit sound qualities for a better editing system. It is a free audio recording program with great sound quality and tons of effects. The advanced effects include voice generation, noise removal, and track-based management.

audacity interface

Quite good, right? The additional features of Audacity are as given below:

  • Audacity works like a charm for pitch correction.
  • There are enhanced highly customizable editing tools.
  • You can also visualize selected frequencies and offers effective plugins.

WavePad

Changing the narrative of voice recorders in the market and ensuring high-quality audio, WavePad has got you all covered. The sound editing tools comprise cutting, copying, inserting, silencing, auto-trimming, pitch shifting, and much more. Moreover, this audio recording software for Mac has DirectX and Virtual Studio Technology (VST) plugin support to bring more advancement to the process.

wavepad audio recorder

Following are some extraordinary characteristics of WavePad. You will be surprised!

  • The audio enhancing compatibilities include amplification and effects added.
  • WavePad gives the user a certain control over their work domain.
  • With an easy-to-use interface, the advanced tools include spectral analysis (FTT), speech synthesis, and voice changer.

MixPad

Allow me to introduce you to another voice recorder Mac that also handles multi-track mixing like a pro. An exclusive beat maker, music library, and supports VST plugin, MixPad can be relied upon for adding different audio effects. The effects include equalization, compression, and reverb. More importantly, it has a low latency rate and supports cloud storage impeccably.

mixpad voice recorder

Following are some detailed key features of MixPad audio recording software for Mac. See the best out of it!

  • The multiple or single track can be processed simultaneously, thus enhancing the user experience and productivity at the workplace.
  • The program works effectively with all formats, which makes importing easy and free of complications.
  • The MIDI Editor is presented, and the audio output can be uploaded to YouTube, Soundcloud, Dropbox, and Google Drive.

Ocenaudio

Bringing innovation in business and acting as a voice recorder and editor, Ocenaudio needs no introduction. The users prefer this tool to record Mac audio while editing and analyzing the audio files like an expert. The real-time preview of effects helps you decide easily without getting confused in the process. Ocenaudio is your last resort for the standardization of audio files.

ocenaudio recorder interface

To have a quick peek at the exceptional features of Ocenaudio, follow our lead. You won’t be disappointed!

  • The Ocen framework is integrated with Ocenaudio to have access to enhanced capabilities.
  • The auto-trim and voice recording controls help beginners and professionals work more confidently.
  • The software offers a waveform view without any restriction on the audio size.

The Bottom Line

The article did an impeccable job explaining five popular audio recording software for Mac that record Mac audio like a pro. Their key traits were also described to help the stakeholders make a conscious decision. The procedure to record voice on Mac was also provided through two strategies. Got the point, right?

Wondershare Filmora is the right choice when it comes to audio editing. The functions and features it offers make the process frictionless and effortless. For instance, you can add effects and music to the audio without any hesitation. The “Adjust Audio” functionality helps adjust the audio’s volume. You can also get rid of the background noise through “Audio Denoise.”

Moreover, the “Audio Ducking” feature lowers the background volume so that the dialogues can be heard more perfectly. The “Split Audio” splits the audio into different sections. You can also use the “Audio Mixer” to fine-tune the audio of your project easily. Review the different features and invest in the right software to have all required features under one platform.

Versatile Video Editor - Wondershare Filmora

An easy yet powerful editor

Numerous effects to choose from

Detailed tutorials provided by the official channel

Try It Free Try It Free

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How to Lower Volume of the Media Files

author avatar

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sometimes the audio of the media files is too loud no matter how much you lower the volume on your speakers. Sometimes it’s because the video source itself was too quiet, or it was encoded at a loud volume. Although these media files come in many different formats, the method for lower the volume is relatively simple and universal. Using a video editing program like Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , you will simply take advantage of the audio editor within the program to lower the volume. Here is a step-by-step guide to tell you how to lower volume in the media files.

Try this free software to lower the volume in the media files

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Lower Volume of the Media Files Step by Step Guide

1 Add media files you want to lower volume

After downloading and running this program, click “Import” to begin importing the files. This process many take several seconds depending on the size of the media file. Then the file will appear in the “User’s Album” of program. Drag the imported file to the Timeline.

lower volume

2 Lower volume of the media files

Double click the target file and the “Editing” Window will appear. Then switch to the “Audio” column, reduce volume by dragging the volume level slider left. Don’t worry if you don’t get the sound right the first time. You can reset the volume by clicking the “Reset” button. After adjusting the volume, click the play icon to listen to the effect.

Tip: There are more functions in this column, such as Fade in/fade out, fine tune the pitch, etc. If you want to add more effects, go to “Video” column to rotate, adjust contrast, saturation, brightness, nue and speed of the video.

how to lower volume

3 Save the files

Then hit the “Create” icon to save the edited files. You can save your files to different formats such as WMV, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP4 or save to play on different devices such as iPhone, iPad, PSP and Zune. To do this, switch to the related tab, enter the preset settings and press “Create” to begin the export. The exported file should have the same video, but with louder audio. You can also burn the files to DVD or directly upload to YouTube if you choose.

software to lower volume

See, it’s so easy to lower the volume of the media files. Besides this function, this powerful video editing tool also supports trimming, cropping, adding video effects and loads more. Now just download it and explore more features of it!

Here is a video tutorial for you:

About Filmora video editor:

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

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Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sometimes the audio of the media files is too loud no matter how much you lower the volume on your speakers. Sometimes it’s because the video source itself was too quiet, or it was encoded at a loud volume. Although these media files come in many different formats, the method for lower the volume is relatively simple and universal. Using a video editing program like Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , you will simply take advantage of the audio editor within the program to lower the volume. Here is a step-by-step guide to tell you how to lower volume in the media files.

Try this free software to lower the volume in the media files

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Lower Volume of the Media Files Step by Step Guide

1 Add media files you want to lower volume

After downloading and running this program, click “Import” to begin importing the files. This process many take several seconds depending on the size of the media file. Then the file will appear in the “User’s Album” of program. Drag the imported file to the Timeline.

lower volume

2 Lower volume of the media files

Double click the target file and the “Editing” Window will appear. Then switch to the “Audio” column, reduce volume by dragging the volume level slider left. Don’t worry if you don’t get the sound right the first time. You can reset the volume by clicking the “Reset” button. After adjusting the volume, click the play icon to listen to the effect.

Tip: There are more functions in this column, such as Fade in/fade out, fine tune the pitch, etc. If you want to add more effects, go to “Video” column to rotate, adjust contrast, saturation, brightness, nue and speed of the video.

how to lower volume

3 Save the files

Then hit the “Create” icon to save the edited files. You can save your files to different formats such as WMV, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP4 or save to play on different devices such as iPhone, iPad, PSP and Zune. To do this, switch to the related tab, enter the preset settings and press “Create” to begin the export. The exported file should have the same video, but with louder audio. You can also burn the files to DVD or directly upload to YouTube if you choose.

software to lower volume

See, it’s so easy to lower the volume of the media files. Besides this function, this powerful video editing tool also supports trimming, cropping, adding video effects and loads more. Now just download it and explore more features of it!

Here is a video tutorial for you:

About Filmora video editor:

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sometimes the audio of the media files is too loud no matter how much you lower the volume on your speakers. Sometimes it’s because the video source itself was too quiet, or it was encoded at a loud volume. Although these media files come in many different formats, the method for lower the volume is relatively simple and universal. Using a video editing program like Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , you will simply take advantage of the audio editor within the program to lower the volume. Here is a step-by-step guide to tell you how to lower volume in the media files.

Try this free software to lower the volume in the media files

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Lower Volume of the Media Files Step by Step Guide

1 Add media files you want to lower volume

After downloading and running this program, click “Import” to begin importing the files. This process many take several seconds depending on the size of the media file. Then the file will appear in the “User’s Album” of program. Drag the imported file to the Timeline.

lower volume

2 Lower volume of the media files

Double click the target file and the “Editing” Window will appear. Then switch to the “Audio” column, reduce volume by dragging the volume level slider left. Don’t worry if you don’t get the sound right the first time. You can reset the volume by clicking the “Reset” button. After adjusting the volume, click the play icon to listen to the effect.

Tip: There are more functions in this column, such as Fade in/fade out, fine tune the pitch, etc. If you want to add more effects, go to “Video” column to rotate, adjust contrast, saturation, brightness, nue and speed of the video.

how to lower volume

3 Save the files

Then hit the “Create” icon to save the edited files. You can save your files to different formats such as WMV, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP4 or save to play on different devices such as iPhone, iPad, PSP and Zune. To do this, switch to the related tab, enter the preset settings and press “Create” to begin the export. The exported file should have the same video, but with louder audio. You can also burn the files to DVD or directly upload to YouTube if you choose.

software to lower volume

See, it’s so easy to lower the volume of the media files. Besides this function, this powerful video editing tool also supports trimming, cropping, adding video effects and loads more. Now just download it and explore more features of it!

Here is a video tutorial for you:

About Filmora video editor:

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

Liza Brown

Mar 27, 2024• Proven solutions

Sometimes the audio of the media files is too loud no matter how much you lower the volume on your speakers. Sometimes it’s because the video source itself was too quiet, or it was encoded at a loud volume. Although these media files come in many different formats, the method for lower the volume is relatively simple and universal. Using a video editing program like Wondershare Filmora (originally Wondershare Video Editor) , you will simply take advantage of the audio editor within the program to lower the volume. Here is a step-by-step guide to tell you how to lower volume in the media files.

Try this free software to lower the volume in the media files

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

Lower Volume of the Media Files Step by Step Guide

1 Add media files you want to lower volume

After downloading and running this program, click “Import” to begin importing the files. This process many take several seconds depending on the size of the media file. Then the file will appear in the “User’s Album” of program. Drag the imported file to the Timeline.

lower volume

2 Lower volume of the media files

Double click the target file and the “Editing” Window will appear. Then switch to the “Audio” column, reduce volume by dragging the volume level slider left. Don’t worry if you don’t get the sound right the first time. You can reset the volume by clicking the “Reset” button. After adjusting the volume, click the play icon to listen to the effect.

Tip: There are more functions in this column, such as Fade in/fade out, fine tune the pitch, etc. If you want to add more effects, go to “Video” column to rotate, adjust contrast, saturation, brightness, nue and speed of the video.

how to lower volume

3 Save the files

Then hit the “Create” icon to save the edited files. You can save your files to different formats such as WMV, MOV, AVI, MKV, MP4 or save to play on different devices such as iPhone, iPad, PSP and Zune. To do this, switch to the related tab, enter the preset settings and press “Create” to begin the export. The exported file should have the same video, but with louder audio. You can also burn the files to DVD or directly upload to YouTube if you choose.

software to lower volume

See, it’s so easy to lower the volume of the media files. Besides this function, this powerful video editing tool also supports trimming, cropping, adding video effects and loads more. Now just download it and explore more features of it!

Here is a video tutorial for you:

About Filmora video editor:

Download Win VersionDownload Mac Version ](https://tools.techidaily.com/wondershare/filmora/download/ )

author avatar

Liza Brown

Liza Brown is a writer and a lover of all things video.

Follow @Liza Brown

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