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BlackHole 2ch

brew install --cask blackhole-2ch v0.7.0

Virtual audio driver that routes audio between macOS applications with zero latency.

Why you might care

BlackHole lets you capture audio from any app and route it to another without external hardware, making it essential for streamers, podcasters, and anyone recording system audio. It's free and open-source with ultra-low latency, unlike paid alternatives.

Categories

audio system-utility

Alternatives

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