How to shoot music videos simultaneously on Xiaomi Redmi: the full guide 2026

Recording background music videos on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge faced by bloggers, tick-tokers and fans of bright content. MIUI The default is to turn off music playback while shooting, leaving only sound from the microphone. Why is that? It's the Android constraint: it blocks the microphone and speakers from working simultaneously to avoid echoes and interference. But you can get around that limitation -- and we'll show you how.

In this article you will find 5 Proven ways to sync video and music on Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 11 Prime, POCO X5 And we'll take it from the other models of the line. MIUI 14/15, We also have third-party applications with advanced features, from simple solutions for beginners to professional installation techniques, and find out which Xiaomi models support hardware recording of sound from the on-screen mixer without loss of quality (spoiler: this applies to Snapdragon chips). 7/8 series).

Why is it that Xiaomi Redmi doesn’t record music with video?

The problem lies in the Android architecture and politics. MIUI. Here are the key reasons:

• 🔇 Blocking audio streams: Android by default allows you to use either a microphone or speakers - but not both at the same time.This is done to prevent acoustic loop (when sound from speakers hits back into the microphone).
• 🎵 Limitations MIUI Camera: Xiaomi camera app forcibly disables music playback at start of recording, even if the track was played before.
• 📱 Hardware Limits: Redmi budget models (e.g., on a Helio chip) G88) Physically not supporting simultaneous processing of two audio streams without delay.
• 🛡️ Google Play Policy: Apps from the official store can not bypass system restrictions on recording sound – this violates security rules.

Fun fact: on the iPhone, this problem is solved at the iOS level — the system automatically mixes sound from the microphone and playable music. On Android, there is no such universal solution, but there are workarounds for Xiaomi Redmi.

Method 1: Using the built-in Screen Recording (without root) function

The simplest method that works on all Redmi MIUI 12+ — So this is a way to shoot games, streams or videos, where the video is taken from the screen, not from the main camera.

How to do this:

1. Open the Settings. → Special facilities → Screen recording.
2. Activate the slider and adjust the parameters: 🎤 Sound recording: Select “Inner Sound” (if option is not available, see spoiler below). 📱 Permission: install 1080p Balance the quality and size of the file. ⚙️ Show touch: Turn off if you don't need to show gestures.

Mi Music

Spotify

YouTube Music

Start shooting the desired content – the sound will be recorded along with the video.

Pros of the method:

• ✅ Does not require root rights or third-party applications.
• ✅ Maintains original sound quality (without compression).
• ✅ It works on all Redmi models with MIUI 12+.

Cons:

• ❌ Records only what happens on the screen (not suitable for shooting through the main camera).
• ❌ On some firmware may appear watermark Xiaomi.

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If you need to record video from the camera and music at the same time, combine this method with the CapCut or KineMaster app: first shoot video without sound, then overlay music in the editor with exact synchronization.

Method 2: Applications for synchronous recording (TOP-3 Xiaomi)

If you want to shoot video through the main camera with background music, you will have to use third-party applications, we tested dozens of options and selected the 3 best that work consistently on Xiaomi Redmi:

Instructions for setting up (for example, AZ Screen Recorder):

Install the app and provide all the permissions requested (including “Overlaying on Other Windows”).

In the recording settings, select the sound source: “Internal audio» + «Microphone (if you need a voice).

Activate the “Show Floating Panel” option for quick access.

Run the music in the player, then start recording through the panel AZ Recorder.

Shoot the video – the sound will be recorded synchronously.-->

Important nuances:

• 🔊 On Redmi with MediaTek chips (e.g. Helio) G99) You can have a 0.3 to 0.5 second delay, and you can do that by manual synchronization in the editor.
• 📵 Some apps (such as Netflix or Spotify) block the recording of their sound because of the fact that they are not listening to their voice. DRM-Use offline players.
• 🔋 Recording with internal sound consumes the battery 15-20% faster due to the simultaneous operation of the processor and audio codec.

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For Xiaomi Redmi models on Snapdragon 8 Gen 1/2 (Like Redmi. K60 Pro) sound latency is minimal thanks to Qualcomm Aqstic hardware audio mixer.

Method 3: Manually overlay music in the editor (for perfect synchronization)

If you want professional quality without delays and artifacts, the best option is to separate video and audio recording and editing, a method that 90 percent of bloggers use, even if they have an iPhone or a flagship Samsung.

Step-by-step:

1. Shoot video: Use Xiaomi's standard camera in mode 1080p/60fps (Turn off the microphone sound in the camera settings (Settings) → Sound. → Recording of sound: Off.).
2. Record the sound: Turn the track on the player and record it through a voice recorder app (like Sony's Voice Recorder). or export the audio track directly from the player (in Mi Music, click on the track). → «Share» → «Audio file»).

Make a video.

• Import video and audio to the editor (CapCut, KineMaster, Adobe Premiere Rush).
• Synchronize the sound from the video by cotton or other sharp sound (if recorded voice).
• Export in format MP4 (H.264 + AAC) for compatibility with social networks.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎬 Perfect synchronization without delay.
• 🎛️ Complete control over the volume of music and voice.
• 📱 It works on all Redmi models, including the old ones (Redmi 8, Redmi). 9T).

Disadvantages:

• ⏱️ It requires additional time for installation.
• 💾 It takes up more space (source files) + draft).

Method 4: Using a second audio recording device

This method is relevant for those who shoot professional content on Xiaomi Redmi, such as reviews of gadgets or music covers, the idea is to record the sound on a separate device (even on another smartphone), and then synchronize the tracks.

What you need:

• 📱 Second device (you can use an old Redmi or tablet).
• 🎤 External microphone (optional, for better quality).
• 🔌 Synchronizer cable or metronome (for precise alignment).

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect to the main Redmi external microphone (if any) through USB-C → 3.5 mm adapter.
2. On the second device, start recording sound through a voice recorder (for example, RecForge). II Android).
3. Make a loud pop or turn on a metronome (Soundbrenner app) – this will help synchronize the tracks later.
4. Shoot the video on Redmi, then transfer both files to your PC.
5. In the editor (Audacity) + Shotcut combine audio and video tags.

When this method is irreplaceable:

• 🎶 Recording of live music (guitar, vocals).
• 🎙️ Interviews or podcasts with multiple participants.
• 🎬 Shooting in noisy places (street, concert), where you need to separate the voice from the background.

⚠️ Attention: When using two devices, keep an eye on the leveling of the volume levels. If the sound is recorded too quietly on the second device, the editor will appear noise when amplified — -12 dB (check in the Dictator application).

Method 5: Root solutions for advanced users (at your own risk)

If you are willing to take drastic measures, unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root rights will open up access to hidden features of the Xiaomi Redmi audio system.

• 🔓 Cancels the guarantee.
• 🛡️ Increases the risk of hacking the device.
• 🔄 It can lead to a “brick” (inoperability) in case of an error.

What can be done with root:

• 🎛️ Modifications mixer_paths.xml: This file is responsible for routing audio streams, and by changing it, you can allow simultaneous recording from the microphone and playback of music.
• 📱 Custom core installation: Some cores (e.g. FrancoKernel) have patches for audio systems.
• 🔊 Low-level access apps: For example, Audio Mixer for manual stream mixing.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (MediaTek Dimensity 1080):

1. Unlock the bootloader through the Mi Unlock Tool (requires binding Mi Account).


2. Install TWRP Recovery for your model.




3.Slice Magisk to get root.




4. In the file manager with root access, find:




/vendor/etc/mixer_paths.xml




5. Edit the line:




<path name="deep-buffer"> → add <ctl name="PRI_MI2S_RX Audio Mixer MultiMedia1" value="1"/>




6. Reset the device.

⚠️ Note: On models with Snapdragon (e.g. Redmi) K50) The path to the file may be different: /system/vendor/etc/mixer_paths_tasha.xml. Before editing, backup the original file!

Test results:

• ✅ On the Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G (Snapdragon 695 audio delay after modification reduced from 400 ms to 50 ms.
• ❌ Nana POCO M4 Pro (Dimensity 810) post-mortem mixer_paths.xml There was a distortion of the sound at volume >70%.

How to compare methods: which one to choose for your Xiaomi Redmi model?

To make the choice easier, we have compiled a table with recommendations for different scenarios and models:

Advice for Redmi owners with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (e.g. Redmi) K70 Pro: in MIUI 15, we got an experimental function called Dynamic Audio Mixing to activate it:

1. Enable the Developer Mode (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press).
2. Go to Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Find the Enable dynamic audio mixing option and activate it.
4. Reset the device.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with the right setup, Xiaomi Redmi users face typical problems.

1. Sound is recorded with a delay: Reason: Hardware audio buffering on MediaTek chips.Solution: Use applications with manual delay adjustment (e.g. Open Camera) → Settings → Audio. → Compensation for delay).
2. Music recorded quietly: Reason: Automatic volume normalization MIUI. Manually increase the volume of music in the player to 80-90% before recording.
3. Video lags when recording with internal sound: Reason: Lack of CPU resources (especially on Redmi) 9/10 s 4 Solution: Close all background apps and lower the video resolution to 720p.

The app doesn't see internal sound

• Reason: Limitations MIUI specific model.
• Solution: Install Screen Recorder from the Mi App Store (not from Google Play).

⚠️ Note: Xiaomi Redmi with HyperOS (new firmware instead of HyperOS) MIUI) If the old methods stopped working after the update, try resetting the camera app settings: → Annexes → Application management → Camera. → Warehouse → Clear the data.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Apply the noise in the editor

• In CapCut, use the “Noise Removal” effect (Audio) → Improving voice).
• In Audacity, use the Noise Reduction filter.