Audio Hijack

Audio Hijack is a professional tool for capturing, recording, and processing audio on macOS. It lets you record any sound from the system, applications, or external devices, with advanced editing options.

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• Recording from any audio source. Audio Hijack can capture audio from applications, microphones, input and output devices, web browsers, and other sources. It supports simultaneous recording of multiple sources with individual settings.
• Real-time editing. Includes tools for modifying audio during recording, such as equalizers, noise filters, gain controls, and sound effects. Adjustments are applied before the file is saved.
• Export formats. Saves recordings in formats such as MP3, AAC, FLAC, AIFF, and WAV. Each format has customizable settings, including compression quality and sample rate.
• Template automation. Lets you create predefined templates for different recording tasks. Templates store source, effect, and output format settings for quick reuse.
• Scheduled recordings. The timer function starts and stops recording at specific times. Useful for capturing live streams or radio shows without constant supervision.
• Processing blocks. A modular system for adding effects and filters in a chain. Each block performs a specific task, such as normalization, silence removal, or channel mixing.
• Live monitoring. Real-time audio level display with VU meters. Includes alerts when the signal exceeds the configured limits.
• Application integration. Compatible with third-party software such as Skype, Zoom, and web browsers. Captures audio from these applications independently from the rest of the system.
• External device support. Works with USB audio interfaces, mixers, and professional equipment. Automatically detects devices connected to the Mac.
• Metadata tagging. Adds information such as title, artist, and genre to recorded files. Metadata is embedded directly in compatible formats.
• Basic post-production. Tools for trimming segments, adjusting levels, and fixing common recording issues. It does not replace a full DAW but offers essential functionality.
• Remote control. Partial control via scripts and AppleScript. Lets you start or stop recordings using external commands.

Audio Hijack was developed by Rogue Amoeba, a company specializing in audio software for macOS. The first version was released in 2002. The app is built with native Apple technologies to ensure compatibility with the operating system. Rogue Amoeba keeps releasing regular updates that add support for new versions of macOS and audio hardware.

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