• v1.0.0 9062a6ed8e

    rallendev released this 2026-08-26 18:06:27 +00:00 | 2 commits to main since this release

    macOS Mic Priority 1.0.0

    The first public release of macOS Mic Priority, a native menu-bar utility that prevents newly connected headphones and other audio devices from taking over the default microphone.

    Highlights

    • Arrange connected microphones into an ordered priority list.
    • Automatically use the highest-priority device that is available.
    • Fall back when a microphone disconnects and restore it when it reconnects.
    • Pause protection or manually select a device from the menu-bar popover.
    • Start automatically at login through the macOS Login Items system.
    • No audio recording, microphone permission, analytics, or network access.

    Compatibility

    • macOS 13 Ventura or newer
    • Universal binary for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs

    Verification

    Compare the downloaded ZIP against the accompanying .sha256 file.

    Gatekeeper note

    This initial build is ad-hoc signed, not Apple-notarized. You may need to Control-click the app and choose Open the first time.

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