Record an Audio-Only Session

Use this for voice notes, audio captures, and lightweight recordings without video.

1. Open Vida.
2. Go to Record.
3. Choose Audio Only.
4. Open Audio.
5. Enable System Audio, Microphone, or both.
6. Open Format and choose:
   • M4A for a smaller compressed file.
   • WAV for uncompressed audio.
7. Optional: set a Timer.
8. Optional: type a custom File Name.
9. Optional: change Save To.
10. Click Start Recording.
11. In the header, check the REC health badge and live audio meters before you continue:
    • If System Audio is enabled, play a short sound from the Mac and confirm the speaker icon turns green.
    • If Microphone is enabled, speak into the selected microphone and confirm the mic icon turns green.
12. Continue only after every selected audio source is green.
13. If any selected source stays orange, turns red, or Vida shows a warning banner, stop the recording and fix that input before continuing.
14. Stop manually or wait for the timer.
15. Use the completion screen to open, reveal, or record again.