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No more pausing.
Just start talking.

AudioDucker automatically fades your music when you use your mic. Powered by on-device AI for zero-latency control.

Buy for Mac$10v1.0 • macOS Sequoia and Tahoe

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Works seamlessly with your favorite tools

Wispr FlowsuperwhisperMacWhisperWillowChatGPTVoice MemosNotionOBS StudioStreamlabsTwitch StudioYouTube LiveLoomZoomGoogle MeetTeamsSlackDiscordSpotifyApple MusicYouTubeTidal

Who is this for?

Built for people who want to stay in flow without touching a single button.

The Creator

If you use dictation tools like Wispr Flow or superwhisper to speak instead of type, this is for you. AudioDucker ducks your music the moment you activate your mic, so your thoughts stay fluent and uninterrupted.

The Streamer

Designed for power users who keep their mic always on in OBS, Discord, or Zoom. AudioDucker lets you ditch your headphones by intelligently ducking your music only when you are actually talking. Finally, use your speakers without micromanaging audio levels.

Three ways to duck

Instant Focus

Reacts the millisecond your mic activates. Perfect for quick commands and dictation where speed is everything.

Fast ResponseZero ProcessingIdeal for Dictation

Voice Control

Useful for apps that keep your mic always on. Smart enough to know the difference between you speaking and your keyboard clicking.

Smart IsolationIgnores NoiseIdeal for Streaming

You're in Control

Setup a global hotkey to toggle ducking on and off instantly. No matter what app you're in, you're always in command.

Custom ShortcutsSystem-wideManual Toggle

Instant Detection

AudioDucker sits quietly in your menu bar. The moment you start talking, your music fades. Use the Sensitivity Slider to tune it for noisy environments or quiet studios.

Works with Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube
Zero configuration required
Resume automatically when mic turns off

Universal Compatibility

Whether you're using Wispr Flow for dictation, OBS for streaming, or jumping onto a Zoom call, AudioDucker handles the audio management so you don't have to fumble for the pause button.

Privacy First

Notarized by Apple and sandboxed for your security. AI that stays on your Mac. We use advanced on-device processing to detect speech without ever recording or uploading a single byte.

Know your habits

Gain insights into your audio workflow with beautiful, privacy-focused statistics. See your total ducking time, activations, and peak usage hours.

AudioDucker Usage Statistics

Lightweight by Design

AudioDucker is engineered to run unnoticed in the background. It uses negligible resources, ensuring your CPU power stays dedicated to your game, stream, or heavy workflows.

Frequently Asked Questions

AudioDucker is a macOS utility that automatically fades your background music whenever you speak or activate your microphone. It uses on-device AI to provide a seamless, hands-free audio experience for dictation, streaming, and meetings.
Standard Mode automatically ducks your media when you activate your mic. This is useful for dictation apps like Wispr Flow, superwhisper, and more, allowing for instant hardware-level response. Streaming Mode is useful when your microphone is always active in apps such as OBS, Discord, or Zoom. AudioDucker will intelligently detect your voice versus noise.
No. We utilize a Hybrid VAD engine that taps into macOS hardware capabilities and the efficient Neural Engine, ensuring AudioDucker uses negligible resources.
AudioDucker supports all versions of macOS Sequoia and Tahoe. We utilize the latest audio APIs to ensure performant and battery-efficient monitoring.
No. AudioDucker only detects when the microphone is active or inactive. It never listens to, records, or transmits your audio data. All processing happens locally on your device.
Yes. Whether you're using your MacBook's built-in mic or a professional microphone, AudioDucker detects the system-wide microphone usage.
Yes. You have full control over how AudioDucker responds. In addition to choosing between detection modes, you can adjust the voice sensitivity, set a custom target volume for ducking, or choose to pause audio entirely. You can also configure a global hotkey for manual control and fine-tune the audio restore delay for smooth transitions.

It depends on the mode:

  • Standard Mode: Works with everything. The audio ducks whenever your microphone is active or keys are pressed.
  • Streaming Mode: Best for apps like OBS, Discord, or Zoom, where your mic is always on. It uses AI to isolate your voice, so it works best with instrumental or melodic music. Songs with heavy vocals (like rap) may be detected as speech.
Yes. We have a 7-day refund policy. Simply contact me at [email protected] within 7 days of your purchase.

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Buy for Mac$10

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