Adding sound to a screen recording on your iPad is straightforward, allowing you to capture both the audio playing on your device (system audio) and your own voice or surrounding sounds through the microphone.
Capturing Your Voice and Ambient Sounds with Microphone Audio
To include your commentary, narration, or any ambient sounds during a screen recording, you need to enable the microphone audio feature. This allows your iPad's microphone to pick up external sounds while it records the screen.
Steps to Enable Microphone Audio:
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Access Control Center: Swipe down from the top-right corner of your iPad's screen (or swipe up from the bottom for older models) to open the Control Center.
- Tip: If you don't see the Screen Recording button (a solid circle within a thinner circle), you might need to add it via Settings > Control Center > Customize Controls and tap the green plus icon next to "Screen Recording."
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Press and Hold Recording Button: Locate the Screen Recording button in the Control Center. Press and hold this button for a few seconds until a detailed menu appears.
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Toggle Microphone Audio: In the pop-up menu, you'll see an option for "Microphone Audio." Tap this option to turn it on (it will typically turn red with a microphone icon, indicating it's active).
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Start Recording: Tap the Start Recording button within the menu. You'll see a three-second countdown before the recording begins. Once started, a red recording indicator (either a red bar at the top or a red dot around the camera icon) will appear on your screen.
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Stop Recording: To stop the recording, tap the red recording indicator at the top of your screen, then tap Stop. Alternatively, you can open the Control Center again and tap the red Screen Recording button.
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Access Your Recording: Your screen recording, complete with both screen visuals and microphone audio, will be saved to your Photos app.
Quick Steps for Microphone Audio:
| Step | Action |
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| 1. Open Control Center | Swipe down from the top-right corner. |
| 2. Press & Hold Recording | Long-press the Screen Recording button. |
| 3. Enable Microphone Audio | Tap "Microphone Audio" to turn it on (red icon). |
| 4. Start Recording | Tap "Start Recording." |
| 5. Stop Recording | Tap the red status bar/indicator at the top, then "Stop." |
| 6. Find Recording | Your video is saved in the Photos app. |
Ensuring iPad's System Audio is Included
When you perform a screen recording on your iPad, the device's internal audio (any sounds playing from apps, videos, music, etc.) is typically captured by default. You usually don't need to enable a specific setting for this.
Tips for System Audio:
- Check iPad Volume: Ensure your iPad's volume is turned up to a suitable level before you begin recording. If the volume is muted or too low, the system audio won't be audible in your recording.
- Mute Microphone (if only system audio is desired): If you only want to record the iPad's internal sounds without any external noise or your voice, make sure "Microphone Audio" is turned off (white icon) in the Control Center's screen recording options. This prevents any unwanted ambient sound from being picked up.
- Headphones for Personal Listening: If you're using headphones, the system audio will still be recorded, but you might not hear it through the iPad's speakers.
By following these steps, you can effectively add both your voice and the iPad's internal sounds to your screen recordings, making them more informative and dynamic. For more detailed support, you can always refer to the official Apple Support page on screen recording.
