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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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Average Response Time
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