Recording Sound on a Macintosh Computer (OS X)

  1. Open your System Preferences using the Apple logo - top left of your screen. .

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  2. Select your input device eg Internal microphone and adjust the level using the slider.

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  3. Select your Output e.g Internal speakers and use the slider to adjust the volume.

  4. These settings should also be set in the Audacity Preferences to ensure that the correct inputs and outputs are selected.