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EnglishWhat Is eqMac and What Does It Do?
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eqMac is a system audio processing app for macOS that adds a parametric equalizer, per-application volume mixer, and spatial audio to your Mac's sound output. It works on macOS 10.13 or later, on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and supports any audio device — built-in speakers, Bluetooth, AirPlay 1, USB, HDMI, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt, aggregate, and Multi-Output devices. If you want to shape how audio sounds across your whole system rather than inside one app, eqMac is built for that job.
What eqMac actually does
eqMac sits between macOS and your output device, so adjustments apply to system audio rather than a single player. Its feature set is organized into three equalizer tiers plus a mixer:
- Basic Equalizer — bass, mids, and treble controls. Free.
- Advanced Equalizer — 10 fixed bands with gain control. Free.
- Expert Equalizer — unlimited bands with gain, bandwidth (Q factor or octaves), frequency, and multiple filter types, plus graphical controls and a spectrum analyzer. Pro.
- App Mixer — set volume per application across the system, similar to Windows' per-app volume. Pro.
Beyond EQ, eqMac includes headphone presets (reference presets for 4,600+ headphones, free), spatial audio effects that simulate different listening environments (Pro), separate left/right channel equalization (Pro), and volume/balance support for HDMI, DisplayPort, and other devices, including boosting volume beyond 100% (free).
Free vs. Pro at a glance
The page lists a Free tier and a Pro tier, with several features marked "Free" or "Pro" and some marked "In Development" with a vote option.
| Feature | Tier |
|---|---|
| Basic Equalizer (bass/mids/treble) | Free |
| Advanced Equalizer (10 bands) | Free |
| Expert Equalizer (unlimited bands) | Pro |
| App Mixer (per-app volume) | Pro |
| Headphone Presets (4,600+) | Free |
| Spatial Audio | Pro |
| Separate L/R Equalizer | Pro |
| Customizable UI | Free / Pro |
| Super Presets (auto-switch by condition) | Free / Pro |
| Audio Unit Hosting | Pro |
| Volume & Balance (incl. >100% boost) | Free |
| Any Audio Device support | Free |
| Cloud Sync | Pro |
| Remote Control (iOS/iPadOS/Android) | Pro |
| API (HTTP) | Free |
| Recording, Hotkeys, File Rendering, Virtual Output | Free / Pro (some in development) |
The page shows a "Free Download" option and a "Price" section with Basic Free access to free features and community support, but no access to Pro features. It does not state Pro pricing on the captured content, so check the site's Price page for current numbers.
Who it's for
eqMac is a reasonable fit if you want system-wide sound shaping on a Mac — for example, correcting the tuning of a specific headphone pair using a reference preset, boosting quiet dialogue in a video call while keeping music at a lower level through the App Mixer, or applying EQ to audio from any app without per-app configuration. It is less relevant if you only need EQ inside one specific player that already has its own equalizer.
Practical notes before installing
- Requirements: macOS 10.13+ (Intel or Apple Silicon).
- Distribution: the site offers a free download and an email-link option, plus older/beta versions.
- Scale: the page reports 2,259,052+ downloads and 109k+ users.
- Terms: using eqMac means agreeing to the site's T&Cs, Privacy Policy, and Licence Agreement.
- Community: there's a Discord and an email newsletter for updates.
If you're deciding whether to try it, start with the free tier to test the Basic and Advanced equalizers and device support, then move to Pro only if you need unlimited bands, per-app volume, spatial audio, or cloud sync.