BlackHole
5.7#26 in audio enhancement softwareFree planFree planmacOS
VisitBlackHole vs RØDE UNIFY
RØDE UNIFY
7.5#2 in audio enhancement softwareFrom $45.31 a yearFree planmacOSWindows
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| Fact | BlackHole | RØDE UNIFY |
|---|---|---|
| Compatibility | The page says BlackHole is compatible with macOS Mavericks (10.10) and newer and is built for Intel and Apple Silicon. | RØDE lists compatibility with NT-USB Mini, NT-USB+, NT1 5th Gen, VideoMic NTG, AI-Micro, VideoMic GO II, Wireless GO II, Wireless ME, Wireless PRO, PodMic USB, XDM-100 and XCM-50. |
| Purpose | BlackHole is a macOS virtual audio loopback driver that lets applications pass audio to other applications with zero additional latency. | UNIFY is virtual mixing software for streamers and content creators that routes, mixes, processes and records audio. |
BlackHole plans
- BlackHoleFree
RØDE UNIFY plans
- FreeFree
- Free with RØDE X microphoneFree
- Monthly subscription$5.17 a month
- Annual subscription$45.31 a year
Pick BlackHole if…
BlackHole suits macOS users who need to route audio between applications, including streamers, instructors, podcasters, producers, audio engineers, and composers. It can also suit users combining microphone and system audio through macOS audio devices.
Pick RØDE UNIFY if…
UNIFY suits Twitch streamers, YouTubers, and other content creators who want to route and record multiple audio sources. It is particularly relevant to users with compatible RØDE microphones, since advanced DSP processing is limited to RØDE USB-C microphones.