AudioGate Recorder Help

Get Started with AudioGate Recorder

AudioGate Recorder is designed to help you build a custom recording setup using one or more audio sources.

The main window includes the Recordings Sidebar, Routing Workspace, and Toolbar.

• The Recordings Sidebar shows saved recordings.
• The Routing Workspace lets you add sources, connect them visually, and control the mix.
• The Toolbar includes recording controls, an elapsed timer, and source management buttons.

Basic workflow:

• Add one or more audio sources.
• Confirm the sources appear in the routing workspace.
• Adjust gain or mute settings if needed.
• Choose your recording settings.
• Start recording.
• Playback the finished recording in the sidebar.

Use the Recordings Sidebar

The Recordings Sidebar displays the recordings created by AudioGate Recorder.

Each item in the sidebar includes useful information and playback controls so you can review your files without leaving the app.

• Click a recording to select it.
• Use the playback control to play or pause a recording.
• Reveal a recording in Finder to open its location on disk.
• Delete a recording when you no longer need it.

Each recording may show details such as the date it was created and its file size.

Work in the Routing Workspace

The Routing Workspace is where you build your recording setup.

Audio sources appear as visual nodes and automatically connect to the main mix for recording.

Sources may include:

• System audio
• Physical input devices
• App-based audio sources

Connections show the flow of audio from each source to the main mix.

The main mix is the final output that is recorded. Any source routed into the main mix becomes part of the recording.

Every nodes provide additional controls, such as gain and mute. Which opens up as a pop-up panel when clicked on any input nodes.

System Audio input node has also includes "Active Apps" toggle-dropdown that you can enable/disable active audio source apps at any given time.

Add and Remove Audio Sources

Use the toolbar to add or remove audio sources from the routing workspace.

Add a "System Audio" input source to capture sound coming from your Mac, such as browsers, media playback, and other app audio. It automatically enables supported apps audio unless disabled under Active Apps toggle-dropdown.

Add a physical input source such as a microphone or audio interface input.

Remove a source when it is no longer needed in the current routing setup.

Removing a source from the workspace does not uninstall or disconnect the actual device from your Mac.

Start, Pause, and Manage Recordings

The toolbar includes the main controls for recording.

• Start recording to capture the current main mix.
• Pause recording to temporarily stop the session without ending it.
• Resume a paused recording to continue the same session.
• Use the elapsed timer to monitor session length.

After recording stops, the file appears in the Recordings Sidebar, where it can be selected, played, revealed in Finder, or deleted.

Adjust Levels and Mute Sources

AudioGate Recorder provides controls for balancing your mix before and during recording.

• Adjust source gain to balance microphones, system audio, and other inputs. To change a source's gain, click the desired input node.
• Adjust the main mix level separately from individual source levels.
• Mute a source without removing it from the routing setup.

These controls help you build a clear and balanced recording mix.

Choose Recording Settings

AudioGate Recorder includes settings for choosing where recordings are saved and how they are encoded.

You can choose the folder where new recordings are saved. Changing the recording folder affects future recordings only.

AudioGate Recorder supports these recording file types:

• CAF
• WAV
• AIFF
• M4A

Available encoding options depend on the selected file type and may include:

• Float32
• Int16
• ALAC
• AAC

Not every encoding format is available for every file type. AudioGate Recorder shows compatible choices based on the current file type.

Float32 is well suited for high-quality recording and editing workflows.

Int16 is a common PCM format that offers broad compatibility.

ALAC provides lossless compression while preserving original audio quality.

AAC provides compressed output with smaller file sizes.

Recording format changes apply to future recordings only. Existing files are not automatically converted.

Learn About Free Mode

AudioGate Recorder may run in Free Mode depending on your purchase status.

In Free Mode, recordings longer than 10 minutes will have noise added.

Upgrading removes Free Mode limitations and enables full recording behavior.

If the app shows a Free Mode banner, you can use it to view upgrade options.

Tips for Best Results

Use these tips to improve recording reliability and sound quality.

• Confirm that the correct sources are added.
• When using multiple input sources open "Audio MIDI Setup" check following:
• For best results, use the same sample rate for all connected audio devices when possible. To check this, open Audio MIDI Setup, select each device used with AudioGate, and compare the "Sample Rate" shown for each device.
• If sources use different clocks, timing differences may occur during longer recordings. Select "AudioGate Output Device" in Audio MIDI Setup and enable drift correction for secondary devices.
• Make a short test recording before long sessions to confirm that all sources stay in sync.
• Check gain and mute settings.
• Review recording folder and format settings.
• Watch the timer to monitor session length.
• Pause if needed without ending the session.
• Review the file in the Recordings Sidebar after recording.
• Reveal the file in Finder when needed.
• Delete the test recordings you no longer need.
• Use uncompressed or lossless formats when quality matters most.
• Use compressed formats when smaller files are preferred.

Troubleshoot AudioGate Recorder

No audio in the recording

• Make sure AudioGate recorder has privilage turned on under Screen "Privacy & Security in Settings" ‐> "System Audio Recording Only" for capturing system, apps audio.
• Make sure AudioGate recorder has privilage turned on under Screen "Privacy & Security in Settings" ‐> "Microphone" for capturing mic audio.

Make sure the desired source is added and connected to the main mix. Also confirm that the source is not muted and its level is not turned down.

Recording does not sound correct

Check your routing connections and source levels. One source may be too loud or too quiet in the mix.

A source does not appear

Try refreshing your setup or reopening the app if a newly connected device or source is not shown.

Playback does not start

Make sure a recording is selected in the sidebar before using playback controls.

If a recording was saved to the wrong location or deleted outside AudioGate Recorder, refresh the recordings list by clicking the refresh icon in the upper-right corner of the list to see available recordings.

Check the Recording Folder setting to confirm where new recordings are being saved.

The file type or encoding is not what I expected

Check the recording settings before starting a session. Format changes affect future recordings only.

Audio include noise over 10 min of recording

This indicates that the app is currently running with Free Mode limitations enabled. You should see the Free Mode message in top banner.

Get Help and Support

If you encounter unexpected behavior, first check the troubleshooting. Incase of need more help please e-mail us.

When requesting support, include details about:

• Mac OS version and processor type (Intel or Apple Slicon)
• Which input audio sources were added
• The selected file type and encoding
• Whether the app was running in Free Mode

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