eqMac for MAC
Free system-wide audio equalizer for Mac: bass, mids and treble or 10 bands, headphone presets and a volume boost for any audio device.
eqMac Overview
eqMac is a system-wide audio equalizer for macOS. It processes all the sound your Mac plays, so you can shape it for every app at once: use the Basic Equalizer for bass, mids and treble, or the Advanced Equalizer with 10 fixed bands. Reference presets for more than 4,600 headphones help you get a balanced sound, and Super Presets switch automatically when the output device or main audio app changes. eqMac also adds volume and balance control for HDMI, DisplayPort and other devices that macOS cannot adjust, and can boost volume beyond 100%.
The free version covers all of that and works with any audio device, from built-in speakers to Bluetooth, AirPlay, USB and Thunderbolt. A paid eqMac Pro adds an Expert Equalizer with unlimited bands, a per-app volume mixer, Spatial Audio, separate left and right equalizers and Audio Unit hosting. eqMac is made by Bitgapp and needs macOS 10.13 or later on Intel or Apple Silicon. Its GitHub repository holds the open-source code of an older version; current releases come from a private codebase.
Key Features
eqMac shapes the sound of everything your Mac plays.
- System-wide EQ: one equalizer for all apps.
- Basic and Advanced EQ: bass, mids and treble, or 10 fixed bands.
- Headphone presets: reference presets for more than 4,600 headphones.
- Super Presets: switch presets automatically by output device or app.
- Volume boost: raise volume beyond 100%.
- HDMI and DisplayPort: volume and balance for devices macOS cannot control.
- Any device: built-in, Bluetooth, AirPlay, USB, HDMI and Thunderbolt audio.
- Custom look: change which features are shown.
What’s New in Version 1.9.2
eqMac 1.9.2 adds capture options and stability fixes.
- Choose the capture method for each output device (macOS 14.2 or later)
- Fixed Bypass in the System and Output settings
- Improved Super Preset logic, with manual override
- Fixed the Volume Mixer sometimes not working with some apps
- The Spectrum Analyzer now uses both channels
eqMac FAQ
Is eqMac free?
Yes. The free version includes the Basic and Advanced equalizers, headphone presets, Super Presets and volume boost. A paid eqMac Pro adds more features.
What does eqMac Pro add?
An Expert Equalizer with unlimited bands, a per-app volume mixer, Spatial Audio, separate left and right equalizers and Audio Unit hosting.
Which macOS version does eqMac need?
eqMac needs macOS 10.13 or later.
Does eqMac run on Apple Silicon?
Yes. eqMac supports both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
Does eqMac work with all apps?
Yes. It processes all the sound your Mac plays, so the equalizer applies to every app at once.
Can eqMac control HDMI volume?
Yes. It adds volume and balance control for HDMI, DisplayPort and other devices whose volume macOS cannot change.
Are there presets for my headphones?
eqMac includes reference presets for more than 4,600 headphones.
Is eqMac open source?
Partly. Its GitHub repository holds the open-source code of an older version; newer releases are developed in a private codebase.
Can I install eqMac with Homebrew?
Yes. Run brew install --cask eqmac.
Where does the eqMac download on eqmac.FULLMAC.app come from?
The download button leads to the official eqMac website at https://eqmac.app/. eqmac.FULLMAC.app does not change or repackage the app.
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