Merge 4 audio input channels into two on macOS
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I am trying to merge audio from two input sources (soundflower and a microphone), each with 2 channels, into a single 2 channel input sources for free. I've though of doing this 2 ways:
Multi-Input Source
A new input source is created, which joins the 4 channels into 2. Apps I've tried for this:
RA Loopback
This works, but it reduces audio quality after 20 mins, and the output is too quiet.
Audio MIDI Setup (Aggregate Device)
This doesn't join the channels, so any 2ch app will get audio from only one source
Play input into output
Because one of the sources I am trying to merge is soundflower, I could also play the audio from the mic input into the soundflower output.
RA Loopback
Same complaints as above
RA Audio Hijack
Reduces audio quality after 10 mins, also have to keep the app open at all times
AU Labs
This is my current solution, but I'd rather not have to keep the app open at all times
EDIT: Just to make it clear, I'd rather use an app that runs in the background/menubar.
macos mac audio microphone
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theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
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I am trying to merge audio from two input sources (soundflower and a microphone), each with 2 channels, into a single 2 channel input sources for free. I've though of doing this 2 ways:
Multi-Input Source
A new input source is created, which joins the 4 channels into 2. Apps I've tried for this:
RA Loopback
This works, but it reduces audio quality after 20 mins, and the output is too quiet.
Audio MIDI Setup (Aggregate Device)
This doesn't join the channels, so any 2ch app will get audio from only one source
Play input into output
Because one of the sources I am trying to merge is soundflower, I could also play the audio from the mic input into the soundflower output.
RA Loopback
Same complaints as above
RA Audio Hijack
Reduces audio quality after 10 mins, also have to keep the app open at all times
AU Labs
This is my current solution, but I'd rather not have to keep the app open at all times
EDIT: Just to make it clear, I'd rather use an app that runs in the background/menubar.
macos mac audio microphone
asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
84
Re-investigate audio/midi - aggregate devices.
– Tetsujin
Jan 18 at 13:00
What exactly do you mean?
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 18 at 23:49
Did you try googling 'aggregate device' ?
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 18:38
That gives me no new info; I've already explained the problem with an aggregate device anyways.
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 21 at 19:56
I see no mention of aggregate devices in your post.
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 20:14
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I am trying to merge audio from two input sources (soundflower and a microphone), each with 2 channels, into a single 2 channel input sources for free. I've though of doing this 2 ways:
Multi-Input Source
A new input source is created, which joins the 4 channels into 2. Apps I've tried for this:
RA Loopback
This works, but it reduces audio quality after 20 mins, and the output is too quiet.
Audio MIDI Setup (Aggregate Device)
This doesn't join the channels, so any 2ch app will get audio from only one source
Play input into output
Because one of the sources I am trying to merge is soundflower, I could also play the audio from the mic input into the soundflower output.
RA Loopback
Same complaints as above
RA Audio Hijack
Reduces audio quality after 10 mins, also have to keep the app open at all times
AU Labs
This is my current solution, but I'd rather not have to keep the app open at all times
EDIT: Just to make it clear, I'd rather use an app that runs in the background/menubar.
macos mac audio microphone
asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
84
I am trying to merge audio from two input sources (soundflower and a microphone), each with 2 channels, into a single 2 channel input sources for free. I've though of doing this 2 ways:
Multi-Input Source
A new input source is created, which joins the 4 channels into 2. Apps I've tried for this:
RA Loopback
This works, but it reduces audio quality after 20 mins, and the output is too quiet.
Audio MIDI Setup (Aggregate Device)
This doesn't join the channels, so any 2ch app will get audio from only one source
Play input into output
Because one of the sources I am trying to merge is soundflower, I could also play the audio from the mic input into the soundflower output.
RA Loopback
Same complaints as above
RA Audio Hijack
Reduces audio quality after 10 mins, also have to keep the app open at all times
AU Labs
This is my current solution, but I'd rather not have to keep the app open at all times
EDIT: Just to make it clear, I'd rather use an app that runs in the background/menubar.
macos mac audio microphone
macos mac audio microphone
asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
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asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
84
edited Jan 21 at 20:35
theAwesomeGuy31
asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
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asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
84
asked Jan 16 at 0:51
theAwesomeGuy31theAwesomeGuy31
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Re-investigate audio/midi - aggregate devices.
– Tetsujin
Jan 18 at 13:00
What exactly do you mean?
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 18 at 23:49
Did you try googling 'aggregate device' ?
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 18:38
That gives me no new info; I've already explained the problem with an aggregate device anyways.
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 21 at 19:56
I see no mention of aggregate devices in your post.
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 20:14
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Re-investigate audio/midi - aggregate devices.
– Tetsujin
Jan 18 at 13:00
What exactly do you mean?
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 18 at 23:49
Did you try googling 'aggregate device' ?
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 18:38
That gives me no new info; I've already explained the problem with an aggregate device anyways.
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 21 at 19:56
I see no mention of aggregate devices in your post.
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 20:14
Re-investigate audio/midi - aggregate devices.
– Tetsujin
Jan 18 at 13:00
Re-investigate audio/midi - aggregate devices.
– Tetsujin
Jan 18 at 13:00
What exactly do you mean?
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 18 at 23:49
What exactly do you mean?
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 18 at 23:49
Did you try googling 'aggregate device' ?
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 18:38
Did you try googling 'aggregate device' ?
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 18:38
That gives me no new info; I've already explained the problem with an aggregate device anyways.
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 21 at 19:56
That gives me no new info; I've already explained the problem with an aggregate device anyways.
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 21 at 19:56
I see no mention of aggregate devices in your post.
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 20:14
I see no mention of aggregate devices in your post.
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 20:14
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Re-investigate audio/midi - aggregate devices.
– Tetsujin
Jan 18 at 13:00
What exactly do you mean?
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 18 at 23:49
Did you try googling 'aggregate device' ?
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 18:38
That gives me no new info; I've already explained the problem with an aggregate device anyways.
– theAwesomeGuy31
Jan 21 at 19:56
I see no mention of aggregate devices in your post.
– Tetsujin
Jan 21 at 20:14