How to Record Mic and Remote Audio
360Converter Offline Transcriber can record both your local microphone and remote audio (system audio) simultaneously. This allows you to capture both sides of any online meeting — for example, your voice and your client's voice during a Zoom or Google Meet call — all processed locally on your computer.
Video Demo
Watch how to record mic and remote audio in 360Converter Offline Transcriber:
Overview
The Audio Recorder captures two separate audio streams: your microphone input and the remote/system audio output. After recording, the software combines them into a single file with clear speaker labels — so you always know who said what and when.
This works with any application that plays audio through your system, including:
- Zoom
- Google Meet
- Microsoft Teams
- Skype
- Any other VoIP or conferencing application
Recording Modes
The Audio Recorder supports two recording modes:
Microphone Only
Record only your local microphone input. Use this when you want to capture your own voice — for example, recording a voice memo, narration, or dictation.
Two-Way (Mic + Remote)
Record both your microphone and the remote/system audio simultaneously. Use this when you want to capture both sides of a conversation — for example, recording a Zoom call with a client where you need both your voice and your client's voice.
💡 Tip
To switch between modes, simply select or deselect the remote audio source in the recording panel before starting. When both sources are selected, the recorder captures two-way audio with automatic speaker labels.
How to Record
Open the Recorder
Click the Record button in the toolbar to open the recording panel.
Select Audio Sources
Choose your microphone device for local audio. To record two-way audio, make sure the remote/system audio (loopback) is also selected. To record microphone only, deselect the remote audio source.
Start Recording
Click Start to begin recording. Join or continue your online meeting as usual. The recorder captures the selected audio streams in the background.
Stop Recording
When your meeting is finished, click Stop. You will be presented with four options for what to do next.
💡 Tip
Start the recorder before joining your meeting to make sure you capture everything from the beginning.
After Recording
Once you stop the recording, four options are available:
Re-take
Discard the current recording and start a new one. Use this if the recording did not go as expected — for example, if you selected the wrong audio source or started recording too late.
Listen
Play back the recorded audio directly within the application to review the conversation before deciding to save or transcribe.
Save
Save the recording as an audio file to your computer. Use this when you want to keep the raw audio for future reference or process it later.
Transcribe
Convert the recording into text immediately. The transcript will include automatic speaker labels — each segment is clearly marked with who spoke (Mic or Remote) and when. After transcription, you can rename speakers, generate an AI summary, and export in multiple formats.
Working with the Transcript
Rename Speakers
The default speaker labels are Mic (your microphone) and Remote (system audio). You can rename these to meaningful names — for example, change "Mic" to "Me" and "Remote" to "Client" or any name you prefer. This makes the transcript easier to read and more professional for sharing.
Summarize with AI
Use the built-in AI summary feature to generate a summary of the conversation. This extracts key points, decisions, and action items — so you do not need to re-read the entire transcript. The summary is generated locally on your machine using the offline AI engine.
Export
Export the transcript with speaker labels in your preferred format:
- DOCX (Microsoft Word)
- TXT (Plain Text)
- JSON
- XML
Troubleshooting
Echo or Feedback During Recording
When recording both mic and remote audio, you may experience echo or audio feedback. This typically occurs when your microphone picks up the audio playing through your speakers, creating a loop.
To resolve this:
Use Headphones
The simplest solution — wear headphones or earbuds so that the remote audio does not play through your speakers and get picked up by your microphone.
Adjust Voice Settings in Your Meeting App
Open the audio or voice settings in your meeting application (Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, etc.) and make sure echo cancellation is enabled. Also check that the correct microphone and speaker devices are selected.
Lower Speaker Volume
If you cannot use headphones, reduce the speaker volume to minimize the amount of remote audio that your microphone picks up.
Check System Sound Settings
On Windows, go to Settings → System → Sound and verify the correct input and output devices are selected. On macOS, go to System Settings → Sound. Ensure your microphone is not set to pick up system audio internally.
⚠️ Note
Echo issues are caused by your audio hardware and system settings, not by 360Converter Offline Transcriber. The steps above adjust your system and meeting app configuration to prevent echo from occurring.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. All recording, transcription, and AI summary processing happens entirely on your local computer. No audio or text data is uploaded anywhere.
You can choose to record only your microphone without the remote/system audio. Simply deselect the remote audio source in the recording panel before starting.
Any application that plays audio through your system is supported. This includes Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype, and any other conferencing or VoIP application.
Yes. After transcription, you can rename the default speaker labels ("Mic" and "Remote") to any name you prefer. The renamed labels will be reflected in all export formats.
Recordings are saved as WAV or MP3 files, depending on your settings. The dual-stream audio is combined into a single file for easy playback and transcription.