BlackHole
BlackHole is a modern macOS virtual audio loopback driver that allows applications to pass audio to other applications with zero additional latency.
Audio & Midi Utilities - Audio Cable
Product information
Overview
BlackHole is a virtual audio driver for macOS that allows audio to be transferred directly between applications with virtually no additional latency. Instead of relying on physical cables or external hardware, it creates virtual audio devices that simplify audio routing within the operating system. It is commonly used for recording system audio, streaming, broadcasting and connecting multiple audio applications together.
Virtual Audio Routing
By creating virtual input and output devices, BlackHole makes it possible to send audio from one application to another without affecting sound quality. This enables workflows such as recording application audio, routing sound into a digital audio workstation or sharing audio with communication and streaming software. The routing process is handled entirely in software, making it both flexible and efficient for everyday audio production tasks.
Production and Streaming
BlackHole is useful for musicians, content creators, streamers and anyone who needs reliable audio routing on macOS. It integrates with applications that support standard Core Audio devices, allowing users to build custom recording and monitoring setups without additional hardware. Its lightweight design and focus on low-latency performance have made it a popular solution for both professional workflows and home studio environments.
Technical specifications
- Software type
- Standalone
- Sample rates
- 8 kHz | 16 kHz | 44.1 kHz | 48 kHz | 88.2 kHz | 96 kHz | 176.4 kHz | 192 kHz | 352.8 kHz | 384 kHz | 705.6 kHz | 768 kHz
- Bit depths
- 32-bit
Minimum
- Notes
- Compatible with macOS 10.10 Yosemite or later. Intel and Apple Silicon supported.