mic-drop ☆

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Description:
Quickly mute your microphone with a global shortcut or menu bar control

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 1.5.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: audio productivity privacy menu-bar shortcut

Install: brew install --cask mic-drop

About:
Mic Drop is a macOS utility that provides instant microphone control through a global keyboard shortcut or a menu bar icon. It offers visual feedback on your microphone's active state, ensuring privacy and confidence during calls and recordings. The tool is lightweight and designed to work seamlessly across all your applications.

Key Features:

Global keyboard shortcut for instant mute/unmute
Menu bar icon for quick access and status indication
System-wide audio control affecting all applications
Visual and audio feedback for mute state changes

Use Cases:

Quickly muting your microphone during video conferences without fumbling for in-app controls
Preventing background noise from being transmitted while keeping your communication app open
Ensuring your microphone is off when not in use for privacy and security

Alternatives:

MuteKey – Similar global mute functionality, but Mic Drop is known for its polished UI and reliable performance.
MicBlinker – Offers visual feedback via the camera LED, while Mic Drop focuses on menu bar and shortcut-based control.

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