To record audio on your Mac, you have several options depending on your needs:

  1. Voice Memos:

    • Launch Voice Memos app (built-in on Mac).
    • Choose the microphone from System Preferences > Sound > Input.
    • Click the red record button in Voice Memos to start recording.
    • Edit and save the audio file.

  2. QuickTime Player:

    • Open QuickTime Player and select File > New Audio Recording.
    • Choose the microphone and recording quality.
    • Click the record button to start, and stop when done.
    • Edit and save the audio file.

  3. GarageBand:

    • Launch GarageBand and choose Audio as the track type.
    • Select the microphone from System Preferences > Sound > Input.
    • Record by clicking the record button.
    • Edit and save the audio file.

  4. iMovie:

    • Launch iMovie and create a new project.
    • Record voiceover by using the Record Voiceover feature under Window > Record Voiceover.
    • Edit and save the audio file.

  5. Screen Recording Apps:

    • Use third-party apps like Loom, OBS, or Claquette for screen recording with audio from your Mac.
    • Install Background Music (for macOS Ventura and later) to record system audio with screen recording apps.

  6. Other Apps:

    • Keynote, Pages, and other apps allow you to record audio directly into your project.

Remember to check your microphone settings in System Preferences > Sound > Input to ensure proper input selection. After recording, you can edit and save the audio file in the respective app, then export it to a desired format for use in other apps or sharing.