Choose what to capture
Select a display, application, window or screen region. Preview the composition before you record.
SCREEN & AUDIO RECORDER · macOS
AB OneTake
Your screen. Your sound. One take.
Record a lesson, a software walkthrough or your next idea. Choose a source, bring in your audio, and keep the result on your Mac.
$10.00 USD · One-time purchase · No subscription
From an idea to a saved recording
AB OneTake brings screen capture and audio into one native Mac workspace. Preview your composition, choose your recording settings and save a video file to your selected project folder. Your recordings stay in your own storage.
A clear view of your recording
Bring your audio
Capture system audio and a microphone, with level meters and recording controls in the same workspace.
Keep useful files
Save H.264 or HEVC video in MP4 or MOV. Project folders keep recordings and recovery metadata together.
Pause, resume, finish
Pause a take, resume when you are ready and open the saved file after stopping.
Camera when you need it
Add a supported camera source and picture-in-picture composition. Camera permission is required.
Audio controls in reach
Explore the built-in audio workspace, including microphone gate and loudness controls. Advanced routing depends on your setup.
Inside AB OneTake
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A straightforward recording workflow
- Create a project and choose a folder with enough free space.
- Select the screen source, enable the audio you need and check the preview.
- Press REC. Pause and resume if needed, then stop the recording.
- Use Show Saved File to find the result and open it in your video player.
Made for your Mac
macOS 14+
macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Universal 2 application with Intel (x86_64) and Apple Silicon (arm64) slices.
Screen & System Audio Recording permission is required for screen capture. Enable Microphone and Camera permission only for the sources you use. Choose a writable local or external project folder with sufficient free space.
Version 1.0.0 · build 42
Screen and audio capture, camera composition, pause/resume, MP4/MOV output and project recovery metadata.
Start with short 1080p recordings at up to 30 fps. Camera, external audio devices and advanced audio routing depend on your setup.
Installation
Download the macOS Universal ZIP from your purchase receipt, extract it, move the AB OneTake application to Applications and open it. Grant permissions for your selected sources, choose a project folder and make a short test recording.
Your step-by-step guide
Explore every tab, set up your sources and audio, and save your first recording. 50 steps · 7:04 · 2K · English subtitles.
Questions before your first take
Is it a subscription?
No. AB OneTake costs $10 USD as a one-time purchase. Applicable taxes may be shown at checkout.
Can I record microphone and Mac audio?
The app includes microphone and system audio capture. Permissions, selected sources and device configuration affect what is recorded.
Where are my recordings saved?
In the project folder you select. You can choose writable local or external storage and open the saved video from the app.
Does it work on Intel and Apple Silicon?
The macOS Universal application includes both Intel (x86_64) and Apple Silicon (arm64) architectures. Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.
Is this ready to download now?
Buy securely with Lemon Squeezy. After purchase, download the macOS Universal ZIP and Quick Start guide from your order page or receipt. This page lets you explore the interface and features.
Does it upload to YouTube?
YouTube upload is not included in this release. This page focuses on recording and saving local video.
A little help with your setup
Contact AB Visual Studio for installation or recording questions. Include the app version, macOS version and a description of the issue. Never send passwords, stream keys or private recordings.
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