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Mic Drop
Seamless mic muting for any Mac app.

What is Mic Drop?

Mic Drop offers Mac users an effortless way to mute and unmute their microphone across any application through a convenient keyboard shortcut. Designed with improved performance and extensive customization, the app ensures privacy by handling audio at the system level and never listening in on conversations.

Compatible with a wide range of calling and conferencing platforms like Zoom, Slack, and FaceTime, Mic Drop includes features such as visual and audio notifications, device-specific controls, quick device switching, and AppleScript automation. Its user-friendly design and one-time purchase model guarantee a simple, stress-free experience for managing microphone input during meetings, podcasts, or events.

Features

  • Keyboard Shortcuts: Instantly mute or unmute your microphone using custom hotkeys.
  • System-Level Muting: Works with any app by muting audio at the system level.
  • Push-to-Talk: Enables holding a key to talk or mute.
  • Audio & Visual Notifications: Get clear feedback on microphone status.
  • Quick Device Switching: Change audio input devices fast from the menu bar.
  • AppleScript Automation: Integrates with automation workflows for advanced users.
  • Customizable Menu Bar: Adjust icons and menu behavior to personal preference.
  • Per-Device Controls: Manage mute settings for each connected device.
  • Stream Deck Plugin: Control Mic Drop directly from an Elgato Stream Deck.
  • Privacy Focused: Never listens in or sends audio from your device.

Use Cases

  • Muting your microphone during online meetings or video calls across any app.
  • Easily toggling the mic for podcast recordings without searching for app-specific buttons.
  • Quickly silencing background noise when participating in webinars or live streams.
  • Using push-to-talk functionality for gaming sessions or collaborative work calls.
  • Automating microphone control through AppleScript for advanced workflows.

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