Product definition

What is BlackHole?

Freemium, open-source virtual output/input audio driver for recording/routing internal audio.

Verified product facts

Type
media appEditorially reviewed
Platform
macOS
Pricing
Open sourceDeveloper-stated
Open source
Yes
Relationship to Nuanyue
Third-party product — not published by NuanyueEditorially reviewed
Current version
0.7.1Developer-stated
Official website
github.com/ExistentialAudio/BlackHole

Last reviewed . Facts marked developer-stated come from the developer and are not independently confirmed; editorially reviewed marks a Nuanyue judgement.

Features

Key features

What BlackHole does at a glance.

  • Builds 2, 16, 64, 128, and 256 audio channels versions

  • Customizable channel count, latency, hidden devices

  • Customizable mirror device to allow for a hidden input or output

  • Supports 8kHz, 16kHz, 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz, 352.8kHz, 384kHz, 705.6kHz and 768kHz sample rates

  • Zero additional driver latency

  • Compatible with macOS 10.10 Yosemite and newer

Overview

Freemium, open-source virtual output/input audio driver for recording/routing internal audio.

BlackHole runs on macOS and is listed on Nuanyue in the media category.

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