QuickTime Recording: How to Fix Left-Speaker-Only Microphone Audio (Mac)
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- čas přidán 5. 09. 2024
- Is the microphone recording you made using QuickTime Player only playing out of your left speaker? In this tutorial, I show you a simple way to fix that problem, using Apple GarageBand, the digital music studio that comes bundled with your Mac.
If you don't care why this audio issue is happening, and just want to know the fix, jump to the tutorial at 2:22
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you need to read audiobooks your voice is so fabulous!
I totally agree, audiobooks. Excellent speaking voice!
Great speaking voice!
Def should
Thanks for this. In fact, I had already imported ffmpeg, which I had been running from a script to create a -mono movie from a stereo movie. But I subsequently found a still more "streamlined" method, which works if your audio interface has two channels.
For about $10, I bought an XLR Y adapter: one XLR female jack branching out to two XLR male plugs. I plug the two males into the two XLR input jacks on my audio interface, then plug the mic XLR cable into the adapter's female jack and set both inputs' volumes to the same value. Then record as normal. This fills both tracks with the signal from the mic.
This is nice because if you are monitoring what you are playing, you hear it in both ears in real time. Of course, if you need the second input on the audio interface for something else, you are out of luck.
I've never used GarageBand and you've now told me enough to get me started with it, so thank you for that.
You're a legend, not only is this useful for fixing the left channel only audio in QT video recording but opens up huge amount of other possibilities.
I can't believe how straightforward and informative this video is. It answers the question for newbies, but doesn't talk down to those of us with extensive audio-video engineering backgrounds. Kudos all around. Subscribed.
I have a nice Bluetooth mono headset mic that I wanted my wife to use for real estate walkthroughs, and I couldn't figure out, besides adding hardware adapters, with the extra crackling sounds that more jacks and plugs add, and couldn't figure out a simple way to combine the tracks. Then I find this - a total no brainer. Thank you, Michael.
Ha, nice. Came here looking to get this problem solved, and a guy shows up with my exact same interface and microphone giving me the info I need. Thanks!
I am interested in the streamlining of the procedure that you mentioned at the end of the video. Thank you so much for all you do. You do very impressive and inspiring work.
Same here. Or if there's another program you recommend screen recording other than Quicktime.
You would not believe how helpful this was to me. I had some video that I had spent a lot of work on and couldn’t figure out what to do with that left channel only audio
I love you.
No more words, you came (to Quicktime Player), you saw (the problem), you conquered (the solution) and shared it with us!
Thank you, really helped me out a lot.
I looked all over for a clear explanation of how to do this. My search is over. You did a wonderful job! My problem is solved. Thanks.
Came for the info (which was exactly what I needed, thank you!). Stayed for the smooth, buttery voice.
Thanks so much for this video! I ran into this issue yesterday. I don't know if anyone else has run into this, but I was having trouble getting any audio from Garageband when I imported the movie into Garageband. Tried everything, nothing worked. But when I went into Logic and did the same thing it worked. Thanks again!
Thank you so much! This is the only fix that works every time and makes sense with the Mac apps. I've been banging my head for a week now.
Brilliant delivery, brilliant advice. Thanks Michael!
I have no idea who you are or if you did all of this yourself... but this is the best technical explanation of a computer fix that I have ever seen on the internet. Thank you.
Thank you! Yes, that's all me.
Not only is this super helpful, but your voice is so soothing. I now know everything will be all right. haha Thanks!
Extremely clear and concise instructional- well done!! That's a talent in itself.
Your audio didn't crackle after doing this? Mine did.
Thanks for saving me so much time, trying to figure out how to adapt Quick Time Player to get a sound in both ears!
I never comment on videos, but I spent hours trying to figure out other methods and after frustration I thought of Garageband..leading me to this video. Honestly, Thank you! Straight forward and most of all UP TO DATE VIDEO. Everything else is always too old to figure it out. Much appreciated bro!
Thanks Michael! I'm interested in learning the more streamlined conversion method you mention at the end of the video.
I realize this video is four years old, but it sure was valuable to me today. Thank you for making it, and earning a new sub 🙂
Just tried it. Works perfectly. Michael, the internet owes you one!
I tried opening up my adobe auditon and let it record my voice while doing the screen recording on Quicktime. Sync audio post works as well - coz your audio sounds crystal clear man! Thanks for this!
Well you're a lifesaver again. I followed your instructions for QT, but was bummed because no record to mono like Screenflow had; but then I ran across this video and it saved the day...all on my new M1. Kind of a hassle to go through GB though...too bad QT doesn't have a record to mono feature...at least I couldn't find it on QT M1..Thanks again.
what a great video - solved the issue with minimal work - thank you!
Thank you so much! I can't believe how easy this was and I can't believe that I couldn't find this solution anywhere else!
Clear, precise, well-explained--you're a good teacher. Thanks!
Excellent, excellent, excellent my namesake. I tried the suggestion of using the Audio MIDI Setup app for my Neewer USB mic, but there was no way to change it from stereo to mono. Your solution works.
THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.
One of the best YT videos I've ever seen in terms of presentation. Thank you. It solved my problem!
Holy shit, this is the first time I have learned something new in years lol. This guy is an unreal teacher! Bless You!
Hi, on the Utilities Folder you will find the "Audio Midi Setup" you can setup your interface to use 1 channel (mono) or 2 channel (stereo), This works system wide.
much easier than editing in post. i switched from 2-channel to 1- for the mic i'm using. thanks for the tip.
@@silvianaamethyst How do you change that? I couldn't see it..
@@SoundsWithin the mic is listed in the left hand pane. selecting it opens the mic's settings in the right hand pane. change "format" from "2 ch ..." to "1 ch ..."
@@silvianaamethyst Thanks for replying. I can see the format on the right side but I don't have an option to change it. When I click on the built in Mic I do have other options but only 2 channel.. :(
@@SoundsWithin hmm. i'm no expert. here's my experience: i'm using a digital usb microphone, a Samson CO1U, which I remember acquiring in the mid 2000's. it offers me many choices for format. i wonder why your mic doesn't offer anything?
Michael - you figuratively saved my life today. Thank you.
You're welcome. You're stuff is hilarious, btw!
I literally cannot thank you enough for this video. I bought a Presonus iTwo interface that has had this exact problem and I haven't been able to fix it until now. I'm recording audition videos that I'm performing in tomorrow and this is exactly what I needed. Thank you so much!!!
dude you are awesome, I came here to find the solution to the left record only and your video actually helped me out massively.. I use logic for recording and did not now how to effectively do it while recording.
I felt your pain on that one. Only way to fix the problem while recording is to use a mixer set to mono output. Glad it worked out.
This is as good as video tutorials get! A++
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I am tired of the "my left ear is enjoying this comments" should work!!!!
Thank you so much man. I'd tried so many videos and none of them outlined the process as easily as yours. All the best!
Thank you very much for such a clear explanation of the problem and how to solve it
Brother, this is literally an answer to a prayer!!! lol. Thanks for doing an amazing job in explaining such an easy-to-follow process. Appreciate you mate!
Thank you! This is just what i needed and the help screen in iMovie had nothing.
Excellent, clear and concise - bravo
I have been going through your tutorials on Camtasia and I am impressed with the detail and clarity with which you present and explain the various points of interest. I hope that you will carry on with your good work, as I am certain many users of Camtasia benefit because they can learn 'in-depth' what this software has to offer.
You are an incredible teacher, thank you!
My dude you just saved me so much headache!! Thank you so much for this video!! Your advice on using GarageBand to change the audio from stereo into mono was brilliant!!! I subscribed :) :P
Michael, your videos are among the best produced I've ever seen. Thank you so much for what you do.
One of the most helpful audio videos I've ever needed and am so fortunate to have found. Thank you @Mac Video Magic!! 🙏
You're very welcome!
This was so helpful, thank you!
Exactly what I needed it, thank you.
This video was class, helped fix my issues very easily!
Thank you! While this wasn't my issue, I was able to use your video to help record and add new audio where I misspoke in my video!
I'm covering that issue in an upcoming video.
Thanks man, that was exactly the explanation I needed when doing my first video recording!
I can’t believe it!! I was able to solve this issue becoz of u!! THANKS A TON!! 💕😊
Thanks for the detailed explanations!
This is what I call - quality content ! Thanks man !
Thank you!! Exactly what I was looking for and very easy to follow. Well done Michael!
Awesome information and presented in a way I could follow along easily. Great work as always!
Thank you, I realised I had an issue, Googled the issue, up you popped and solved it 👏🏻
Very clearly explained; thank you.
Thank you !! Literally the only one who did it on Mac 🖥 everyone is on windows I was going insane 😩 thanks
THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!! I needed this video SO BADLY! You're great!
Man...EXCELLENT tutorial! Also, have you considered narrating audiobooks?
This was perfect and was EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you so much!
Exactly what I was looking for! Thanks!!
This is very helpful. Currently my issue right now. Thank you
YOU SAVED THE DAY!!! THANKS A MILLION!!!
Thanks for sharing a lot of values in your videos, Michael!
A million times thank you so much for your help! All the time I've used Garageband and I didn't know they had a movie button
Dude! This was straightforward and easy to follow, and utilized the free built-in applications that come from the Mac App Store or are pre-installed. I already use Logic Pro, which will work for this application, but for all those that don't have it, GREAT RESOURCE! And you had me laughing too!
Thank you for this awesome tutorial. Super helpful even 5 years later!
This video just saved my work, I can't thank you enough. Thanks for the tutorial. I'm hitting sub.
Hey Bud i want to thabk you how much great your video is and it certainly helps a lot. Looking forward to another great one.
Can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I've come back to it time and time again because this happens to me every time I am making a CZcams video! I need to write this info down! lol
Thank you so so much! You have no idea what a lifesaver this was!
Great help, even now in 2021. Thank you. I don't know if this was already mentioned to you and your viewer: There is a "complementary" fix for those who also need to monitor the recording in the first place when you are wearing headset for example. If you go through the "Accessibility" settings of your system preferenceseven if you are able to replay your recording with clean left and right balanced mono signal, the file itself still pans the sound to only one side, meaning that if you share the file with others, they will still face the same issue unless they also apply Stereo to Mono in their Accessibility/Audio preferences. Also, once you switch this "Stereo to Mono" option, ALL your media, whether they are from your own files or from CZcams video you are watching, will play in mono as well, and this is certainly not the intention. So my suggestion is a complementary, and temporary fix, limited to monitor the recording properly before applying your solution to the saved file itself. I just thought it was worth mention it. Best to you.
More of the same... excellent excellent excellent. I was DELETING and re-creating tracks in Logic Pro to fix stereo / mono when all I have to do is toggle those little circles. Thanks Mike! My issue was, when capturing audio from the net using Soundflower w/Logic Pro X on Catalina I was only getting that LEFT mono channel. But when I looked at Go>Utilities>Audio/MIDI setup (apple support article) it was plain as day: the LEFT vol slider for Soundflower was @ ZERO volume.
very straight forward easy explanation, and the quality of your production was very nice. this was a huge help! thanks brother.
Fixed my mono microphone issue! Thank you so much!
Hey Mike. I had a problem with a video that I recorded with QT in my Mac (using a Wireless headset). I converted the ".MOV" file to ".MP4" and the converted video has a bad crackling sound (almost inaudible) ! Just watched your amazing video and followed the same steps, got a ".M4V" file and after converting it to ".MP4", the quality of the sound is just perfect. Wanted to thank you. Great video. Keep it up and be safe 🙏🏻😷🙏🏻 ps: you've a new subscriber, dude! :)
8:17 yes I'd absolutely need to know that! As many others here would I think. Thank you so much in advance!!!
MAN THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! YOU HELP ME TF OUT BEEN LOOKING N LOOKING COULDNT FIND NO ONE TO HELP!!!! THANK YOU
Thanks for great explanation... I have exact same setup and just couldn't figure this out. I imported the movie into Logic Pro X and now the added bonus of adding quality effects and EQ to the audio track.
Hi Michael, thanks for the fantastic video. Just one quick question - I opened my MOV file from Quicktime Player in Garageband and for some reason there's no sound coming out on the audio file. Can you think of why this might be? The volume works fine (through only one headphone) when you open it outside of Garageband, but dead silence in Garageband. Any help appreciated. Thanks!
Did you ever find a way to fix this
I am having the same issue
hi Michael--phenomenal video. i wasn't aware of all this functionality in garage band 'til now. thank you.
I'd like more info on making this easier, but god bless you, man!!
Thank you! Perfectly explained!
Thank you so much, Michael. This was very helpful.
Fantastic video! Easy to understand but not dumbed down or over-explained. Fixed my problem. Thanks!
Very helpful and explained well!
Thank you! I just came across this issue for the first time and thought I needed a "better" audio interface. Problem solved!
Super helpful video. Thank you Michael!
Super helpful!! Thanks!!
Thanks this video very helpful. I also using the scarlet one and it gives me two tracks underneath my videos. One vocal track and one guitar track. When seeing your video I realize that I can use the merge function in garageband. 👍
Pity it works not on the iPhone.
Awesome video! You saved my day and my working project! Love how you speak so clear and explain very methodically. Keep up the great work!
OMG thank you so much for this video! I was desperate to salvage a long video I shot where the audio was messed up and this totally saved it.
You are amazing!!! You just saved 10 of my videos in 8:39 minutes!!!! Hero status!!!
this is a lifesaver! thank you for sharing this informative video
THANK U SM THIS WAS DRIVING ME CRAZY I DIDNT THINK IT WAS THAT EASY
Thanks for this video! So much easier than changing around Mac settings before you record.
Bro thank you, i been looking at a few of your videos it is helping me set this up, gonna subscribe!