GainGuard is a lightweight menu bar tool that gives you visual feedback
when your microphones are active
GainGuard is a lightweight menu bar tool that gives you visual feedback
when your microphones are active. Perfect for remote work, streaming, and
any situation where you need to be sure your mic is really off.
Key Features:
REAL-TIME MONITORING
Continuously monitors input levels of all connected microphones. See
immediately when audio is being recorded.
VISUAL OVERLAY
Colored screen borders clearly indicate when a microphone is active.
Customizable position, color, and transparency.
MULTI-DISPLAY SUPPORT
Overlay on all monitors or just the main display. Automatic adjustment
when displays change.
FLEXIBLE DEVICE SELECTION
Monitor a single microphone or all simultaneously. You decide what
matters.
EXTENSIVE SETTINGS
Customize GainGuard to your exact needs: overlay position, colors,
monitoring mode, and more.
PRIVACY FIRST
All data stays local on your Mac. No tracking, no cloud, no analytics.
LOCALIZED
Fully available in German and English.
Perfect for:
Remote workers and Zoom users
Streamers and content creators
Podcasters and musicians
Privacy-conscious users
Anyone who wants control over their microphones
Technical Details:
Lightweight menu bar app
CoreAudio integration for precise monitoring
Native macOS 15.5+ support
App Sandbox compatible
Take back control of your microphones. Download GainGuard today.