Looking for a reliable screen recorder for Mac? Any recommendations?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around recommendations for reliable screen recording software for Mac, specifically for recording streaming lectures. Participants share their experiences and preferences regarding different software options.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests recommendations for a simple and reliable screen recorder for Mac, expressing dissatisfaction with QuickTime due to its lack of an easy timer.
  • Another participant shares a link to a screen recorder on Softonic, questioning its usefulness.
  • Several participants recommend OBS Studio, highlighting its availability on multiple operating systems (Windows, Mac, and Linux) and its features such as noise reduction, input device selection, and output quality settings.
  • One participant notes that their settings in OBS Studio produced near-HD videos but resulted in large file sizes, approximately 10 GB for a 1-hour recording.
  • Another participant confirms their use of OBS Studio but specifies they use it on Windows and Linux, not on Mac.
  • A later reply expresses appreciation for the information shared in the thread.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is a general agreement among participants on the recommendation of OBS Studio, although some participants have not used it on Mac specifically. The discussion includes varying opinions on other software options, and the effectiveness of different tools remains a topic of exploration.

Contextual Notes

Some participants may have different experiences with OBS Studio based on their operating systems, and there may be limitations regarding the specific features available on Mac compared to other platforms.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking screen recording solutions for Mac, particularly for educational purposes such as recording lectures.

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Any recommendations for a simple, reliable screen recorder for Mac. All I want to do is record some streaming lectures. I like transferring to my phone to watch again. QuickTime isn’t great. No easy timer.
 
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I use OBS studio. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. There are settings that will allow you to reduce noise from your microphones, choose the input device, output quality, and so on. When I used to record online lectures, my settings produced near-HD videos, but file size was about ~10 GB for 1-hour videos.
 
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Wrichik Basu said:
I use OBS studio.
Me too (on Windows and Linux, I don't have a Mac).
 
Wrichik Basu said:
I use OBS studio. It is available for Windows, Mac and Linux. There are settings that will allow you to reduce noise from your microphones, choose the input device, output quality, and so on. When I used to record online lectures, my settings produced near-HD videos, but file size was about ~10 GB for 1-hour videos.
 
This looks great. Thanks.
 
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