- Whether you run a podcast or like recording musical covers, you can probably benefit from live monitoring your audio input.
- Open QuickTime Player > Right-click the app icon > Choose New Audio Recording > Push the volume slider to the right side > You can now listen to your audio.
- You can use apps like GarageBand on your Mac to get a live feed of your microphone audio.
Method 1: Use QuickTime Player
QuickTime Player gives you the option to record your screen and audio on your Mac . You can use this default app to perform live microphone monitoring. Having this feature is important for testing out your microphone’s volume level, the proximity to the speaker, audio quality and more.
Open QuickTime Player > Right-click the app icon > Choose New Audio Recording > Push the volume slider to the right side > You can now listen to your audio .
Method 2: Use GarageBand
GarageBand is typically used for musical instruments and recording projects, but if you don’t want to download a new app, GarageBand also has a live monitoring feature.
Step 1: Open GarageBand after downloading the app. Select Empty Project > Choose . .
Step 2: Select Mic or Line and then enable the option of I want to hear my instrument as I play and record .
Proceed to your new project and then you’ll notice your first track has a lit icon that looks like an upside Wi-Fi signal. That’s live monitoring, enabled. Make sure you have a pair of headphones ready , then try speaking into your mic to test out hearing your voice.
