Last updated: 2026-01-15

If you’re looking for screen recording software that supports multiple audio sources, start with StreamYard for an easy, browser‑based studio that records separate tracks for each participant and screen share. Use OBS when you need deep control over per‑source routing on a powerful machine, and Loom when you only need simple mic + system audio capture.

Summary

• StreamYard provides per‑participant local multi‑track recordings plus separate cloud audio files on eligible plans, so you can mix hosts, guests, and screen shares independently in post. (StreamYard Help)
• OBS lets you route each audio source to its own recording track, ideal when you’re comfortable managing encoders, hardware, and local storage. (OBS Guide)
• Loom focuses on quick screen + camera recordings and can capture system audio, but its Chrome extension can only grab internal audio from one tab at a time. (Loom Support)
• For most US creators and teams, StreamYard’s combination of browser studio, multi‑track recordings, and team‑friendly pricing per workspace makes it the most practical default.

What does “multiple audio sources” actually mean for screen recording?

When people search for “screen recording software that supports multiple audio sources,” they usually want at least one of these:

• Microphone and system audio captured at the same time.
• Each speaker on their own track for cleaner editing.
• A way to separate screen‑share audio from voices.

In practice, very few tools handle all of that in a way that’s both powerful and beginner‑friendly. That’s where StreamYard’s studio approach is helpful: each participant and screen share is treated as its own source, and we can record them as separate files for editing later. (StreamYard Help)

How does StreamYard handle multiple audio sources?

At StreamYard, we approach screen recording like a live show, even if you’re not going live.

Inside the browser studio you can:

• Share your screen while staying on camera.
• Independently control screen audio and microphone audio.
• Bring in multiple participants, each with their own mic.
• Apply branded overlays, logos, and layouts in real time.

For multi‑source audio, there are two key pieces:

1. Local multi‑track recording
   When you enable Local Recording, every host and guest gets an individual audio file and an individual video file (with audio). (StreamYard Help) This is exactly what editors want: you can mute coughs, fix levels, and clean up cross‑talk without sacrificing the rest of the mix.

2. Cloud individual audio tracks
   On eligible plans, cloud recording can generate a separate audio file for each audio source in your broadcast. The documentation is explicit: “Every audio source in your broadcast will be recorded as a separate audio file,” and this individual‑track cloud feature is scoped to higher‑tier plans. (StreamYard Help)

Put together, you can record a presenter‑led screen share, two guests, and an extra device for music, then walk away with a clean set of files:

• Host mic (local + cloud)
• Guest 1 mic
• Guest 2 mic
• Screen‑share audio

And because this all runs in the browser, it’s accessible on typical laptops without installing heavy desktop software.

When is StreamYard a better choice than OBS for multi‑audio recording?

OBS is powerful. It’s also a lot.

OBS lets you assign each audio source (mic, system, capture card, etc.) to one or more recording tracks in the Output settings, so you can keep them separate for editing. (OBS Guide) That’s valuable if you:

• Need fine‑grained routing (e.g., some sources to stream, others record‑only).
• Want to squeeze the most out of your GPU/CPU with custom encoders.
• Are comfortable managing local storage and big files yourself.

For many US users, though, that level of control comes with trade‑offs:

• You must install and maintain a desktop app on each machine.
• Recording reliability depends entirely on your hardware and settings.
• There’s no built‑in multi‑guest studio; you’ll bolt on other tools.

By contrast, StreamYard’s multi‑audio workflow is mostly automatic:

• Add guests via a link instead of configuring extra sources.
• Hit record; we handle per‑participant local tracks in the background.
• Download clean, separate files afterward—no encoder math required. (StreamYard Help)

If you love tweaking bitrates and scene graphs, OBS is a strong option. If you just want reliable multi‑track recordings of real people talking over a screen share, StreamYard is usually the faster path to a good result.

Where does Loom fit for multiple audio sources?

Loom is built for quick async communication: “show and tell” videos, bug walkthroughs, and feedback clips.

On the audio side:

• Loom can record your camera, mic, and screen simultaneously.
• The desktop app can capture system (internal) audio when you enable Use system audio in preferences. (Loom Support)
• The Chrome extension can only record internal audio from one tab at a time, which limits multi‑source use when you’re bouncing between apps. (Loom Support)

Loom’s strength is speed and link‑based sharing, not complex multi‑track audio. There’s no published guarantee that each audio input becomes its own discrete exportable track, so if your editor needs true per‑source separation, StreamYard or OBS is a more predictable fit.

Where Loom can pair nicely with StreamYard is this: use StreamYard for your “hero” recordings—webinars, detailed walkthroughs, collaborative demos with guests—and Loom for quick one‑off clarifications or follow‑ups.

How do StreamYard, OBS, and Loom differ on pricing for teams?

Once you care about multiple audio sources, you’re usually collaborating with others—producers, editors, teammates—so pricing models matter.

• StreamYard uses workspace‑level pricing rather than per‑user pricing, which is friendlier for teams that bring many people into the same studio. The free plan is free; there is also a Core plan at $20/month and an Advanced plan at $39/month (both billed annually for the first year for new users), plus a 7‑day free trial and occasional special offers for new sign‑ups.
• Loom prices per user per month, with a free Starter tier and Business tier from $15 per user per month when billed annually in USD. (Loom Pricing)

For multi‑audio workflows where you have multiple presenters and an editor, paying once per workspace instead of once per person is often the more economical path.

What does a typical multi‑source recording workflow look like in StreamYard?

Here’s a simple scenario to make this concrete.

You’re a product marketer recording a launch walkthrough with an engineer and a customer advocate. You want:

• Your voice
• Each guest’s voice
• App audio from the demo
• Clean tracks for your editor

In StreamYard, the flow looks like this:

1. Create a studio and invite guests with a link—no installs required.
2. Turn on Local Recording so each participant generates separate audio and video files. (StreamYard Help)
3. Share your screen with app audio enabled; adjust layouts so the presenter and product are clear.
4. Use presenter notes visible only to you to keep the flow tight.
5. Record (live or off‑air) and then download individual audio tracks and videos for editing.

From there, your editor can:

• Duck the app audio under voices.
• Cut a noisy guest track during interruptions.
• Repurpose the same session into landscape and portrait outputs.

You’ve achieved the “multiple audio sources” goal without wrestling with drivers or routing graphs.

What we recommend

• Start with StreamYard if you want an easy, browser‑based way to record your screen, camera, and multiple speakers with separate audio files for editing.
• Choose OBS when you specifically need granular per‑source routing and are comfortable managing local performance, storage, and configuration. (OBS Guide)
• Use Loom alongside StreamYard when you need quick one‑off async videos, not full multi‑track productions. (Loom Support)
• For most US teams that care about multiple audio sources, StreamYard’s studio model, multi‑track recordings, and per‑workspace pricing make it a strong everyday default.