How to record audio from a computer for your video

Some might be working on a video for YouTube, or need to make their own dub of some content in a foreign language, launch an audio podcast, or write their own song. In any case, when users need some background sound to be added, they often wonder how to record an audio file of their own.

Usually, the sound is recorded as a separate file using a voice recorder or an app with such a function and then added to the video during editing. But wouldn't it be more convenient to make a recording that would immediately be a part of the video file?

If you're looking for such an audio recorder for PC, try our online editing tool! It works on Windows 10 and 11, as well as on Mac, and with it, you can make recordings not only on a laptop but also on a phone if you need to. Plus, it's very simple to do:

Add video

Open Clideo’s Online Video Editor and click "Get started".

Click "Upload" to add the video you need from your device, Google Photos, Google Drive, and Dropbox storage.

Then, to start recording your audio, scroll down the navigation sidebar, click "Record", then "Audio".

If prompted, allow your browser to access your microphone. In the recording pop-up window, you can switch to another microphone, if there's any, by clicking the "Settings" icon at the bottom right.
Record the sound

Click the red circle to start a recording session. It will begin after a 3-second countdown.

When you start recording, you can click the "Pause" button to the right to pause the recording, then click it again to continue. If you need to redo the recording, click the "Retake" button to the left. To stop and save the recording, click the "Stop" button in the middle.

In the next pop-up window, you can rename the audio file, redo it, and add it straight to your project timeline or "Uploads".

Once the recording is on the timeline, you can adjust its volume level and add a fade in our out effect. You can also edit the video by clicking it on the timeline and adjusting the available options.

When you finish editing, click "Export" at the top right and choose your preferred option.
Save the video

After the file is processed, you can preview the final result again. If you like how it looks and sounds, click "Download" to save it to your device or cloud storage.