SoundBuddy
Under reviewNative Mac microphone Input Lock, keyboard sounds and Blueto
Lets Mac users on Apple silicon hold their chosen microphone in place, so recordings and calls don't silently move to another input device.
Built by Om Umrania · Audio · Paid
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SoundBuddy is a Community listing on Launch Llama with 0 total upvotes, founded by Om Umrania who joined in Oct 2026, compared against 6 alternatives.
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Lets Mac users on Apple silicon hold their chosen microphone in place, so recordings and calls don't silently move to another input device.
About
You pick the microphone once in the app's Audio settings, and Input Lock keeps it selected while SoundBuddy is open. If that mic disconnects, the fallback you choose takes over. The app also offers optional keyboard sounds across six packs and a small popup when devices connect, with all preferences kept on your Mac. Active-call switching and Intel support are not fully verified, so check your call app's own input setting too.
Key Features
- Keeps your chosen microphone selected while the app is open
- Falls back to a mic you choose if the selected one disconnects
- Plays optional keyboard sounds from six bundled sound packs
- Shows a quiet popup when a device connects
- Keeps device controls and preferences on your Mac
Use Cases
- Keeping your chosen mic active on a Mac when headphones connect mid-session, so a recording or meeting doesn't pick up the wrong input
- Setting a fallback microphone that takes over automatically if the primary mic disconnects during a session
Who it is for
- Mac users on Apple silicon who pair headphones with a specific microphone
- People who record or take calls on a MacBook and need a stable audio input
Pricing
One-time purchase for one Mac, listed at ₹529.82 (previously ₹942.82). Requires macOS 14+ on Apple silicon.
FAQ
How is this different from System Settings?
System Settings lets you choose an input once. macOS can change it again when a device connects. SoundBuddy keeps your choice selected while it is open.
Can I choose my microphone?
Yes. SoundBuddy offers your Mac microphone and a connected headset as input choices when available. This changes the Mac's default input. A call app may use its own input setting, so check that app before a call.
Will it work on my Mac?
The current build targets Apple silicon Macs on macOS 14 or later. The installer is Developer ID signed and notarized by Apple. Clean-Mac installation and Intel support are not verified.
What stays private?
Device controls and preferences work locally. Choosing a microphone does not record audio. Internet is needed for license checks. This website uses Google Analytics and Microsoft Clarity.
What does the demo on this page show?
Browser simulations with sample devices, original illustrations, and native captures, each labelled. None of them connects to your devices.
Alternatives
ChirpyFor Mac users: Chirpy assigns unique notification sounds to Slack, Teams, and apps so you know what matters without checking your screen.
Better VoiceFor Mac users: Better Voice transcribes dictation and summarizes meetings locally without cloud uploads, so your notes stay private and organized in Apple Notes.More in Audio
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