Open Mixerbar from the menu bar or Dock. Use the Output and Input tabs to switch devices and adjust volume. Profiles save your current setup for one-click recall.
Support
Mixerbar Support
Help, troubleshooting, and contact information for Mixerbar 2.2.
Open the Check tab and run a readiness check before a call, recording, stream, or presentation. Mixerbar scores the current setup and lists specific actions to fix mute, volume, balance, sample rate, meter, clipping, profile, schedule, or priority issues.
Mixerbar requests microphone access only when you enable the Meter tab's live monitoring or start a Quick Record from the footer. Deny or revoke the permission in System Settings › Privacy & Security › Microphone at any time.
Email the App Store product page with your Mac model, macOS version, and a short description of what happened.
Common Questions
What does the Audio Check score mean?
The score is a local readiness estimate for practical audio setup. It looks at device availability, mute state, output volume, input gain, balance, sample rate, live meter status, clipping risk, loudness range, saved profiles, active schedules, and device priority. It is a troubleshooting aid, not a certification.
How do I copy an Audio Check report?
Open the Check tab and use Copy Report. Mixerbar places a Markdown summary on the clipboard so you can paste it into meeting notes, production notes, or a support message.
How does the Live Input Meter work?
Switch to the Meter tab and toggle the switch to On. Mixerbar taps your current default input device via AVAudioEngine and displays left and right channel levels in dBFS (decibels relative to full scale). The meter stops and releases the microphone when you toggle it off or close the app.
How do I set Quiet Hours?
Open the Schedule tab, tap the + button, set your start and end times, choose your target volume, and optionally enable the mute toggle. Rules with an end time earlier than the start time wrap across midnight (e.g. 10 PM → 7 AM). Mixerbar checks rules every 30 seconds and restores your previous volume when the window ends.
How does Device Priority auto-switching work?
In the Priority tab, add your preferred output devices and drag them into priority order. When Mixerbar detects a device-list change (e.g. AirPods connecting), it automatically selects the highest-ranked connected device in your list. Toggle individual entries or the global switch to pause auto-switching.
Will Device Priority fight with my Volume Schedule?
No. Device Priority only changes which device is selected, not the volume. Volume Schedule adjusts output volume independently.
Does the app require an account?
No. Mixerbar is fully offline and requires no account, login, or network connection.
Where is my data stored?
Profiles, schedules, and priority lists are stored in UserDefaults on your Mac. Quick recordings are saved to ~/Library/Application Support/Mixerbar/ as .caf files. You can delete them from Finder at any time.
How do I remove the app?
Quit Mixerbar, drag it from Applications to the Trash, and optionally remove ~/Library/Application Support/Mixerbar/ for recordings.
Last updated June 27, 2026.