Sharing Your Mac Screen on Discord: Audio Included (Because Silence is Deafening)
Let's face it, sometimes a picture (or rather, a screen share) is worth a thousand words. Especially when you're explaining that hilarious cat video to your Discord buddies, or trying to troubleshoot why your game keeps turning you into a potato (don't worry, it happens to the best of us). But what's a screen share without the sweet, sweet sounds of explosions, witty banter, or your adorable cat yowling at the screen? A silent movie, that's what. And trust me, Charlie Chaplin wouldn't approve.
Fear not, fellow Mac users! Getting that audio to share alongside your screen is easier than explaining to your grandma why those cat ears keep popping up in your video calls. Here's how to do it, with some added fun (because who says tech advice can't be entertaining?).
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Before we dive in, a quick heads-up: As of right now, sharing audio directly from your applications on a Mac with Discord requires a bit of, ahem, modern magic. That means you'll need to be running macOS 13 or later. If you're rocking an older version, don't fret! We'll explore some alternative workarounds later. Now, on to the good stuff!
Sharing the Symphony of Your Screen (Literally)
Alright, macOS 13 wizards, let's get this party started. Here's the lowdown on enabling screen share audio:
- Open Discord and unleash your inner butterfly (or should we say, Discord bird?). Click that fancy gear icon next to your username - it's your gateway to the settings.
- Navigate to the land of audio-visual delights. In the settings menu, head over to "Voice & Video." Prepare to be dazzled by a world of knobs, sliders, and options.
- Behold! The fabled "Screen Share" section. Scroll down a bit (don't worry, it's not a bottomless pit) until you find this magical area.
- Activate the chosen one! Look for the option that says "Use an experimental method to capture audio from the applications." Consider it your key to a world of auditory screen sharing goodness. Flip that switch to "on" with the confidence of a Jedi Master.
Ta-da! You've unlocked the power of screen share audio. Now, fire up that game, queue up that cat video, and prepare to amaze your Discord friends with the full audiovisual experience.
Alternative Avenues for the Audio-Obsessed (For Those Not on macOS 13)
Now, for those of you clinging to your pre-macOS 13 operating systems, fear not! There are still ways to bring the sound to your screen share party. Here are a couple of options:
- Third-party apps: The wonderful world of the internet offers a variety of screen recording tools that can capture both your screen and audio. Do some research and find one that suits your fancy (and budget).
- Embrace the system sounds: This might not be ideal for sharing music or games with complex soundtracks, but it can work in a pinch. In your Discord settings, under "Voice & Video," you can enable "Share System Sound." This will basically share whatever sounds your computer is making at the moment. Think of it as live audio commentary!
Remember, even with these alternative methods, there might be some slight technical hurdles to jump. But hey, that's part of the fun, right? Consider it a bonding experience with your computer (or a test of your patience, depending on your perspective).
So there you have it, folks! With a little know-how and maybe a dash of tech savviness, you can turn your silent screen shares into full-fledged multimedia masterpieces. Now go forth and share your glorious audio-visual experiences with the Discord world! Just try not to break the internet with all that awesomeness.