DesktopAudio

DesktopAudio is a macOS menu bar app that records any audio playing on a Mac and saves it as an m4a file locally. It solves the problem of capturing audio from podcasts, live streams, calls, and other sources that cannot be downloaded. It is sold to individual consumers and professionals who need to save audio for personal or work use, such as content creators, journalists, and researchers. The app is positioned as a local-first solution, with no cloud upload, no microphone access, and a one-time purchase price of $19.

Key features

• Records any audio playing on Mac
• Saves as standard m4a files
• Local recording and storage
• No microphone access
• Crash-safe file writing
• One-time purchase, no subscription
• Works on Apple Silicon Macs
• 30-day refund policy