MicMüter

A global microphone kill switch

A lightweight menu bar utility for remote workers, podcasters, and privacy-conscious users who need instant control over their audio inputs

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Global Instant Mute

Toggle your Mac’s built-in and connected microphones instantly using a custom system-wide keyboard shortcut or menu bar option

On-Screen Floating HUD

Keep your audio input mute status front and center with a floating Mic Control window

Granular & Master Input Control

Mute all audio inputs at once using the master kill switch, or easily manage individual microphones, webcams, and virtual headsets directly from your menu bar

Software Compatibility

Delivers low-overhead, system-wide protection across web browsers, audio editors, and virtual meeting apps without draining resources

Custom Alert Notifications

Get clear, immediate feedback whenever your microphone toggles using macOS banner notifications, audio chimes, spoken text, or screen flashes

Triple-Layer Privacy Enforcement

Choose your level of privacy with three custom muting methods: Core Audio hardware mute, master input volume zeroing, or a combined mode that enforces both simultaneously