CrystalClear Audio
Dev tools
macos audio utility
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How HN took it
10 positive, 35 neutral or asking, 10 mixed, 61 critical, out of 116 comments about the project. Thread score -0.44.
Pricing: 2 for, 50 againstIdea: 1 for, 6 againstPerformance: 4 for, 1 againstDocs: 0 for, 1 againstExecution: 1 for, 0 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Useful app that solves a real annoyance
From 2 comments
This is great! I've been needing a solution to this problem. However... I would pay $20 one time for it. But a subscription is a deal breaker. My guess is you'll make a lot more…
simple10 on HNLove the app but you lost me at “subscription”. I would totally pay for major upgrades when fixes are indeed needed, but not per month or year by default.
Schnitz on HN
Objections
Subscription pricing is a deal breaker for many commenters
From 4 comments
This is great! I've been needing a solution to this problem. However... I would pay $20 one time for it. But a subscription is a deal breaker. My guess is you'll make a lot more…
simple10 on HNLove the app but you lost me at “subscription”. I would totally pay for major upgrades when fixes are indeed needed, but not per month or year by default.
Schnitz on HNSubscription? Is that necessary?
mproud on HN23€ per year for an automatic source switcher ? I understand it might be more tricky that it looks, but it's more than I am willing to pay, event for a lifetime license.
tuyiown on HN
Price too high for a simple switcher
From 1 comment
23€ per year for an automatic source switcher ? I understand it might be more tricky that it looks, but it's more than I am willing to pay, event for a lifetime license.
tuyiown on HN
Built-in System Settings or option-click menu already does this
From 1 comment
If I press the option key of the Mac and clic on the speaker icon of the menu bar, I can select the source of the speaker and mic as well. Am I missing something here ?
shinycode on HN
Requests
One-time purchase option instead of subscription
From 2 comments
This is great! I've been needing a solution to this problem. However... I would pay $20 one time for it. But a subscription is a deal breaker. My guess is you'll make a lot more…
simple10 on HNLove the app but you lost me at “subscription”. I would totally pay for major upgrades when fixes are indeed needed, but not per month or year by default.
Schnitz on HN
Support for non-AirPods Bluetooth headphones
From 1 comment
>Honestly what new features would realistically be added? The features currently on my todo list if people keep using the app: 1) Currently the profiles are for AirPods…
mrtksn on HN
Questions
Does it work with AirPods continuity and AirPlay?
From 2 comments
That’s a good idea, I will consider it. Should check it how it works with AirPlay and continuity though. AirPods are not simple Bluetooth devices, strange things happen when…
mrtksn on HNInteresting, thanks for the tip. Does it play nice with AirPods continuity?
mrtksn on HN
Why is this needed on Mac but not iPhone?
From 1 comment
Can anyone explain why something like this is necessary on a Macbook, but when I use my airpods with my iPhone I seem to get high quality audio and microphone usage at the same…
peterldowns on HN
Alternatives named
Aggregate audio device combining MacBook mic and AirPods speakers
From 1 comment
Couldn't I just make an aggregate audio device which uses the mic on my MacBook Pro, and speakers of the AirPods?
djxfade on HN
Automator or Lua script switching input source
From 2 comments
Cool solution! But have you actually tried it? Once you try it you may find out that for some reason sometimes it will revert back to AirPods mic. I filed a bug report for that,…
mrtksn on HNOh you don’t have to be sorry, I genuinely liked your solution. I haven’t tried lua, looks much simpler than what I got with Automator for example! I was expecting a backslash…
mrtksn on HN
Option-click the menu bar speaker icon to pick devices
From 1 comment
If I press the option key of the Mac and clic on the speaker icon of the menu bar, I can select the source of the speaker and mic as well. Am I missing something here ?
shinycode on HN