Can Bandicam Record Zoom Meeting With Audio?

Yes, Bandicam can record a Zoom meeting with audio, including both the computer's system sound and your own microphone.

Bandicam is a reliable third-party screen recording application that can capture Zoom meetings without the host's permission, which is a major advantage over Zoom's native recording feature for participants.

Here is an in-depth article explaining how to set up and record Zoom meetings with Bandicam, along with detailed audio settings and troubleshooting tips.

Advantages of using Bandicam for Zoom meetings

• Records without host permission: Unlike the built-in Zoom recording feature, Bandicam allows any participant to record the meeting, even if the host has disabled the option.
• High-quality video and audio: Bandicam uses hardware acceleration to deliver crisp, clear video and high-quality audio capture, which can be superior to the standard recording option in Zoom.
• Control over audio sources: You have granular control over which audio is captured. You can record:
  • The computer's sound only (for meeting audio from other participants).
  • Your microphone only (for a personal commentary).
  • Both computer sound and your microphone simultaneously (for a complete meeting record).
• Flexible recording modes: You can choose to record the entire screen, a specific window (the Zoom window), or a custom-sized area.
• Real-time annotations: During the recording, you can use Bandicam's real-time drawing and annotation tools to highlight important points on the screen.
• Multiple file format options: You can save your recording as an MP4 or AVI file. For audio-only recordings, MP3 and WAV formats are available.
• Editing and sharing features: Recorded videos can be easily uploaded to services like YouTube and Google Drive. If you only need to share a portion of the meeting, you can use the companion tool, Bandicut, to cut and trim the footage.

How to record a Zoom meeting with Bandicam

This step-by-step guide walks you through the process of setting up Bandicam to capture your Zoom meetings with the correct audio.

Step 1: Download and install Bandicam

Download and install the Bandicam application from the official website.

Step 2: Configure Bandicam audio settings

This is the most critical step to ensure your meeting audio is recorded correctly.

1. Launch Bandicam and navigate to the Video tab.
2. Click the Settings button next to the "Record" option.
3. In the pop-up menu, go to the Sound tab.
4. For Speakers (Primary Sound Device): Select (Default Output Device). This will capture all the sounds coming from your computer, including the voices of other participants in the Zoom call.
5. For Microphone (Secondary Sound Device): Select your specific microphone from the drop-down menu. This will capture your own voice.
6. Enable Two Sound Mixing: For a complete recording, check the "Two Sound Mixing" option. This combines the system audio and your microphone audio into a single track, which is suitable for most users.

Step 3: Set up Windows sound settings

Proper Windows sound configuration prevents common audio conflicts.

1. Right-click the speaker icon in your system tray and select "Sounds."
2. Go to the Communications tab.
3. Select the "Do nothing" option and click OK. This prevents Windows from automatically lowering the volume of other applications (like Bandicam) when it detects a call.

Step 4: Choose a recording mode

Bandicam offers several ways to capture your screen, but not all are ideal for Zoom.

1. Return to the main Bandicam window.
2. Select the "Rectangle on a screen" or "Fullscreen" recording mode. The "Specific window" mode should be avoided for Zoom, as it can sometimes cause audio sync issues.
3. Adjust the recording area to capture the Zoom meeting window.

Step 5: Start and stop the recording

1. Once you have your Zoom meeting and Bandicam ready, click the '● REC' button or press the F12 hotkey to begin recording.
2. A red outline will appear around the recording area to indicate that it is active.
3. When the meeting is over, click the ■ Stop button or press F12 again to end the recording.
4. Your recorded video will be saved to the output folder specified in Bandicam's settings.

Troubleshooting common Bandicam audio problems

If you experience issues, here are some solutions to resolve the most common audio recording problems.

Problem: No audio is recorded at all

• Check Windows Privacy Settings: Go to Start > Settings > Privacy > Microphone and ensure that "Allow apps to access your microphone" is turned on.
• Disable Audio Enhancements: In your Windows sound settings, right-click your microphone, go to Properties > Enhancements, and uncheck "Enable audio enhancements." Certain audio-tuning programs, like Nahimic or Sonic Studio, are also known to cause conflicts and should be temporarily disabled or uninstalled.
• Uncheck Compatibility Mode: If you can't select (Default Output Device), right-click the Bandicam icon, go to Properties > Compatibility, and uncheck "Run this program in compatibility mode for...".

Problem: Audio is too quiet

• Adjust Volume Mixer: While in the Zoom meeting, right-click the speaker icon in the system tray and select Open Volume Mixer. Make sure the volume sliders for both the Zoom application and Bandicam are at a high level (e.g., 70-90%).
• Increase Mic Volume in Bandicam: In Bandicam's audio settings, click the speaker icon next to your microphone device to open its properties. Increase the volume level there.

Problem: Audio is out of sync with the video

• Use the "Listen to this device" trick: For some microphone issues, you can disable the microphone in Bandicam's settings. Then, in your Windows sound recording settings, right-click your microphone, go to Properties > Listen, and check "Listen to this device." This routes your mic audio through the system speakers, which is captured by Bandicam. However, this may cause you to hear an echo.
• Update sound drivers: Ensure that your sound card drivers are up to date by checking your computer's Device Manager.