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Audio Capture

Capture crystal-clear audio with system sound, microphone input, noise reduction, and professional mixing options.

🎙️ Audio Sources

Cameo captures two audio sources: system audio (everything playing on your Mac) and microphone input (your voice). Both can be recorded together or separately.

System Audio+Microphone

Audio Sources

System Audio

Captures all audio playing on your Mac — app sounds, music, video playback, notifications, and more. Enabled by default.

Microphone

Records your voice for narration, commentary, or tutorials. Select any connected microphone from the dropdown menu.

Quick Toggles

System Audio

On by default

Microphone

Off by default

Audio Mix Modes

Choose a preset that automatically balances system audio and microphone levels for your content type.

100%100%

Balanced

Equal mix of system and mic audio. Good for general use.

80%120%

Gaming

Voice emphasized over game audio. Perfect for streaming.

30%100%

Tutorial

Narration-focused with subtle background audio.

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Narration

Auto-ducks system audio when you speak.

Custom

Manual control with individual volume sliders.

Noise Reduction

Remove background noise from your microphone input in real-time. Choose the level that works best for your environment.

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OffLightModerateAggressive

Noise Suppression Levels

  • Off — No noise reduction applied
  • Light — Subtle reduction for quiet environments
  • Moderate — Balanced reduction (default)
  • Aggressive — Maximum reduction for noisy environments

Audio Processing

Cameo automatically applies professional audio processing to ensure your recordings sound great.

Echo Cancellation

Removes speaker feedback from mic

Auto Gain

Automatically adjusts volume levels

Noise Suppression

Removes background noise

Voice Enhancement

Broadcast-quality voice clarity

Compressor

Consistent volume levels

Limiter

Prevents clipping from loud sounds

Voice Enhancement Levels

Choose from three voice enhancement presets:

  • Natural — Subtle enhancement that preserves your natural voice
  • Broadcast — Radio/podcast quality with balanced clarity
  • Presence — Maximum clarity and presence for professional content

Audio Processing Pipeline

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Tips

  • Use a headset or headphones to prevent echo from speakers reaching your mic
  • Position your microphone 6-12 inches from your mouth for best clarity
  • Choose "Tutorial" mix mode when recording educational content
  • Enable noise reduction if you're in a noisy environment (coffee shop, office)
  • Test your audio levels before starting a long recording session
  • Use "Narration" mode to automatically lower background audio when speaking
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