Screen Recorder with system audio and mic?

I need a screen recorder that:
1. Is free
2. Can Record System Audio and mic at same time
3. Does not need another app or extension
I know the trick with soundflower and quicktime, but I want something that will do the hard stuff for me.
Thanks

Jshwon wrote:
You don't need any third party apps. Simply follow these instructions: http://tinyurl.com/nhw4tu. The functionality is built in.
You mean "you do not need to pay". The instructions you link to involve a third party application called SoundFlower.
(Disclaimer: I have not used it myself, and I do not know if it is harmless.)

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