Audio is meant to be listened to — so you will feel the need for more accessible audio controls.

Check out these Mac Menu Bar Audio Apps:

Noize

Noize

This menu bar app lets you mix and match a variety of ambient sounds to create the perfect soundscapes for any mood or activity.

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YellowDot

YellowDot

The yellow dot is useful in letting you know if an app is using the microphone. But when you’re familiar with all the apps that use the microphone, it can be an annoyance. When this menu bar app is running, the corner dot will always be hidden.

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Ears

Ears

Quickly change your Mac’s sound output/input via the menu bar. Ears is Intel and Apple Silicon compatible and requires macOS Big Sur or Monterey.

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