Can’t hear computer audio while recording Zoom Clips

[mintzxx]

Hi everyone! I’ve been running into a problem when using the Zoom Clips feature. Whenever I create a clip and select “Share computer audio,” the clip records the audio just fine — but I can’t hear the audio myself while I’m recording. It’s like the sound gets routed into the recording only, and not to my headphones or speakers.

Has anyone else faced this? Is there a setting I’m missing, or is this just how Zoom handles audio routing for Clips? Would love any help or workarounds!

Thanks in advance 

[iambobsat]

Hi mintzxx, 

When using Zoom Clips and selecting “Share computer audio”, the audio is recorded correctly, but you can’t hear it through your headphones or speakers while recording.

Why It Happens?
This is expected behavior due to how Zoom routes audio:
Audio is sent directly to the recording, not to your output device.
This prevents echo or feedback but means you don’t hear it live.

Workarounds & Solutions:
Use Virtual Audio Tools:

Mac: Use Loopback Audio or BlackHole
Windows: Enable Stereo Mix
These allow you to duplicate audio to both your speakers and the recording.

Try External Hardware:

Use an audio splitter or USB audio interface to route sound to both your headphones and the Zoom recording.

Skip “Share Computer Audio” (if possible):

If high-quality internal audio isn’t essential, let your mic pick up the audio instead.

Check Zoom Audio Settings:

In Settings > Audio > Advanced, make sure no sound suppression settings are interfering.

Zoom Limitation:
Currently, Zoom Clips does not support monitoring computer audio live during recording. This is not a bug, just a limitation of the feature. 

I hope this helps!