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How to Record Microphone and System Audio
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Below is a detailed guide on how to record audio and configure the settings in oCam.
Recording System Audio by Default
When you start screen recording with oCam, system audio is recorded automatically by default. This includes all sounds played on your computer, such as video audio, game sound effects, and system notification sounds. This setting is applied immediately without any extra steps, making it very convenient for users who want to record only system audio. For example, when recording gameplay footage or creating software tutorial videos, you can capture only the system audio cleanly.
Recording Microphone Audio as Well
If you want to record microphone audio together with system audio, you only need to adjust the settings slightly in oCam. First, click the "Sound" button on the main screen of oCam. A pop-up window for sound settings will then appear. In this window, a list of available microphone devices is shown, and you can select the microphone you want to use. For example, if you are using an external microphone or a headset microphone, simply select and enable that device. Through this process, both system audio and microphone audio are recorded at the same time, which is very useful when creating lecture videos or recordings that require live narration.
Applying the Audio Recording Settings
Once you select the microphone and complete the settings, oCam immediately applies them. After that, when you start recording, both system audio and microphone audio will be recorded together. This feature is especially effective for situations where both your voice and system sound need to be captured at the same time, such as YouTube content creation, online classes, or game streaming. To make sure the settings have been applied correctly, it is a good idea to run a short test recording and check whether the audio is being recorded properly.
Disabling Audio Recording
Sometimes you may want to capture only the screen video without recording any sound at all. In that case, uncheck the "Record System Audio" option in the sound settings window of oCam, and select "Do Not Record Microphone" in the microphone settings as well. With this configuration, oCam records only the screen video without any sound, which is suitable for tasks where a silent video is needed, such as when you plan to add background music separately later.
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How to Fix Severe Lag When Recording Games in Nox App Player
If you experience severe lag when starting game recording with oCam, you can resolve the issue by changing the settings as described below. In particular, if you are using Nox App Player, follow these steps to reduce lag and achieve smoother recording.
First, launch Nox App Player. After the program starts, click the gear-shaped icon in the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Settings menu. This icon is generally used to access system settings.
When the Settings window opens, select the 'Advanced Settings' tab from the menu on the left. In the Advanced Settings screen, find the 'Graphics Mode' option and change it to 'Speed Mode (DirectX)'. This setting optimizes performance by using system resources more efficiently and is especially effective for reducing lag during game recording. After making the change, click the 'Save Settings' button to apply it.
After saving the settings, you must completely close and restart Nox App Player. Once it restarts, the changed graphics mode will be applied, which can reduce lag and provide smoother performance when recording games with oCam.
This method is useful for resolving performance issues that occur when using Nox App Player together with oCam. If the problem continues after changing the settings, it is recommended to check your system specifications or review other oCam settings, such as frame rate and resolution, for additional optimization.