CH 1
On a video call
See the mic move before you start talking, instead of finding out from someone else that you were silent — or too loud.
macOS menu-bar meter
VUMeter
Monitor your audio input levels at a glance, right from the menu bar.
A small macOS utility for people on calls, recording, or watching the room get loud. The meter lives in the menu bar so you do not have to open a recorder just to see input level.
What it does
- 01Live input level in the menu bar
- 02Peak and average dB
- 03Choose the input device
- 04Launch at login
When it is in the way of the work
CH 2
Recording a podcast
Keep peak and average dB in view without switching to a full recording app.
CH 3
Watching room noise
Leave the meter up while you work and notice when the space stops being quiet.
Questions
Q 01Does it need the internet?
The meter runs on your Mac. System requirements are on the Mac App Store listing.
Q 02Where does the audio go?
VUMeter shows input level, peak, and average dB in the menu bar. It is not a recorder.
Q 03Is it a one-time purchase?
Yes. Sold as a direct purchase on the Mac App Store.
Q 04Which macOS versions?
Use the current Mac App Store listing for supported system versions.
On the Mac
The meter is a menu-bar utility on your Mac. This page does not collect accounts, uploads, or usage profiles.
Mac App StoremacOS · one-time purchase