Audio Hijack

Overview checked Oct 6, 2026.

Audio Hijack is a Mac audio-capture application for people who need a repeatable recording setup instead of a single device input. Its session canvas combines source, processing, and output blocks, so a project can capture a selected application, a microphone or other input device, or all system audio, then send it to a file, device, stream, or broadcast destination. That approach is useful for podcasters, remote-call producers, and anyone who needs a saved audio chain rather than a new routing setup every time. Rogue Amoeba offers the complete application as a free trial and sells a $69 single-user license; local taxes can change the checkout total. The official product page now lists Audio Hijack 4.6.0 for macOS 14.4 through 27. The earlier 4.5.9 status entry was limited to macOS 14.4 through 26; the prior Intel and Apple-silicon slice observation applies only to the previously inspected 4.5.9 package, not the current 4.6.0 download. Because the app can capture application, device, and system audio, users should make sure every recording has an appropriate source and permission basis before they start. It fits recurring production work especially well, but it is more involved than a basic one-click recorder.