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macOS Mic Priority 1.0.0 Stable
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2026-08-26 18:06:27 +00:00 | 2 commits to main since this releasemacOS 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
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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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