Fixing the 'System Audio Setup Failed' Error on Camtasia

The error message 'System Audio Setup Failed' appears as 'An error occurred in the Recorder: System Audio Setup Failed.' This error mainly occurs on ASUS computers, and the cause is software conflicts. In this article, Mytour will guide you on how to fix this error on Camtasia.

Fix the 'System Audio Setup Failed' error on Camtasia

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Method 1: Uninstall ASUS Software

As mentioned earlier, specific programs on ASUS computers can be the cause of the 'System Audio Setup Failed' error on Camtasia. To fix the error, the solution is to uninstall these programs and software.

Follow the steps below:

Step 1: Open the Run window by pressing Windows + R.

Step 2: Enter 'appwiz.cpl' and press Enter.

Step 3: On the window displayed on the screen, locate and select the ASUS programs and software for uninstallation.

Step 4: Click Uninstall to remove the installation.

Step 5: Select Yes to confirm.

Finally, try reopening Camtasia and recording a video to see if the issue persists.
 

Method 2: Uninstall Nahimic Audio

Nahimic Audio is a pre-installed component on your computer and can also be the culprit behind the 'System Audio Setup Failed' error on Camtasia.

Removing the Nahimic Audio installation can also help fix the error:

Step 1: Open Control Panel =>Programs =>Programs and Features.

Step 2: Locate and select Nahimic Audio =>Uninstall.

Step 3: Finally, try reopening Camtasia and recording a video to see if the issue persists.
 

Method 3: Terminate AWSoundCentersvc32.exe Process

In addition to specific ASUS programs and software, the AWSoundCentersvc32.exe process can also be the cause of the Camtasia System Audio Setup Failed error.

You have two options, either exit or uninstall the process to fix the 'System Audio Setup Failed' error on Camtasia:

* Exit Process:

Step 1: Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.

Step 2: Locate and right-click on the AWSoundCentersvc32.exe process, choose Exit.

Step 3: Finally, try reopening Camtasia and recording a video to see if the issue persists.

* Uninstall the Process:

Step 1: Open Control Panel => Programs => Programs and Features.

Step 2: Locate and select AWSoundCentersvc32.exe =>Uninstall.

Step 3: Finally, try reopening Camtasia and recording a video to see if the issue persists.

This article from Mytour provides guidance on fixing the 'System Audio Setup Failed' error in Camtasia. Additionally, readers can explore other articles on Mytour for further insights, such as How to fix Camtasia Studio 8 cannot connect to YouTube and the 'Unable to Register Record' error.