How to record a screen on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro with sound: the complete guide

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still a popular smartphone among users who value performance and functionality. One of the most popular tasks is to record a screen with sound, whether to create guides, streams or save important moments. However, standard MIUI tools do not always cope with this task: sound may be absent, video quality leaves much to be desired, and the interface of the recording application is limited.

In this article, we’ll take a look at all the screen recording options available on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, from built-in features to third-party apps with advanced settings. You’ll learn how to record microphone and system sounds simultaneously, what settings affect video quality, and how to circumvent the limitations of MIUI. And what apps work consistently on this model and don’t overload the Mediatek Helio G90T processor.

Standard screen recording in MIUI: opportunities and limitations

The Redmi Note 8 Pro runs on MIUI, where the screen recording is implemented through the Quick Settings Panel, to activate it:

1. Swipe down from the top edge of the screen to open the notification bar.
2. Find the icon "Screen Record" (if it is not, tap on "Edit" and add to the active elements).
3. Click on the icon and confirm the start of the recording.

However, this method has critical shortcomings:

• 🔇 No system sound recording – only microphone sound is recorded (if enabled).
• 🎥 Limited permission - maximum 720p 30 FPS.
• ⏱️ Time limit – recording automatically stops after 3-5 minutes.

If you want to record gameplay or video with sound from an app (like YouTube or TikTok), a standard tool won't work, but there are workarounds, which we'll talk about later.

2 How to record a screen with sound through Game Turbo

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features Game Turbo, which is originally designed to optimize games, but can also record a screen with system sound.

1. Open the game or application from which the sound is recorded.
2. Swipe from left to right across the screen to call the Game Turbo panel.
3. Slip on the Record icon (or Translation if you need a live stream).
4. Choose the sound source: Microphone + system sound or System sound only.

Advantages of the method:

• 🎮 Records sound from games (for example, PUBG Mobile or Call of Duty).
• 📹 Permission before 1080p 60 FPS (game-dependent).
• 🔧 You can adjust bitrate and quality manually.

Limitations:

• ❌ It only works in games and some applications (not all of them).
• ⚠️ Recording can be delayed if the game requires a lot of resources.

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If there is no record button in Game Turbo, upgrade MIUI to the latest version or check the settings in Settings → Special Features → Game Turbo.

Side of the application for recording the screen with sound

If the built-in tools don't work, third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested 5 popular programs on the Redmi Note 8 Pro and selected the best ones:

The best choice for the Redmi Note 8 Pro is AZ Screen Recorder, which supports root-free system audio recording via the Audio Mix function (you need to enable in the application settings).

1. Download AZ Screen Recorder from Google Play.
2. Launch the application and allow access to Overlay over other windows.
3. Go to Settings → Record audio and select Audio Mix (MIUI).
4. Click on the floating recording button and confirm the beginning.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 11 and below the Audio Mix may not work. DU Recorder or record the sound separately through another device.

4. Screen recording via ADB (for advanced users)

If you want maximum quality without time limits, you can use it. ADB-This method requires you to connect your smartphone to your PC, but it gives you complete control over the recording.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with installed ADB and Fastboot.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on a smartphone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap, then return to the additional → For developers).
• 🎧 Software for recording sound from a PC (for example, Audacity).

Step-by-step:

adb shell screenrecord /sdcard/record.mp4 --bit-rate 10000000 --size 1080x2340

The command will run the record with a bitrate of 10 Mbps and a resolution of 1080p. To stop the recording, press Ctrl+C in the terminal.

To record sound at the same time:

1. Connect your smartphone to your PC and launch the adb shell.
2. Execute the command: su setenforce 0 (root rights required).
3. Use Audacity on PC to capture sound through ADB port forwarding.

⚠️ Attention: Method C ADB It can cause the processor to overheat on the Redmi Note 8 Pro during long recording. CPU Monitor.

5. Screen recording from an external microphone

If you need professional sound quality (for streams or podcasts, for example), it is better to use an external microphone. Redmi Note 8 Pro supports connection via USB-C or 3.5 mm connector.

Recommended equipment:

• 🎤 Boya BY-M1 — budget lavalier microphone with a 3.5 mm connector.
• 🎙️ Fifine K669B — USB-microphone OTG-adapter.
• 🎧 Rode VideoMic Me-L – Directed microphone for shooting from the phone.

Record setting:

1. Connect the microphone to the smartphone.
2. Open a recording app (such as AZ Screen Recorder).
3. In the sound settings, select the External microphone.
4. Start recording – the sound will be written directly from the microphone, without noise.

To sync video and sound, use Adobe Premiere Rush or CapCut – they automatically align the tracks with time stamps.

Check battery power (minimum 50%)| Turn off notifications |Close background apps |Tune camera focus (if necessary) |Check sound level in microphone settings-->

6. Solve screen recording problems on Redmi Note 8 Pro

Even with the right settings, screen recording can malfunction. Consider typical issues and their solutions:

If the recording still doesn't work,

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 🗑️ Clear the application cache for recording (Settings) → Annexes → [Name of the annex] → Clear the cache).
• 📱 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (old versions have bugs with sound recording).

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On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, the best quality/stability ratio comes from the combination of AZ Screen Recorder + external microphone.

FAQ: Frequent questions about screen recording on Xiaomi