Easymic is a lightweight and high-performance desktop application for global microphone control on Windows. Forget about memorizing hotkeys for individual apps like Teams, Discord, TeamSpeak, etc. Easymic centralizes microphone management while ensuring 100% reliability in muting.
By intercepting system-level microphone callbacks, Easymic guarantees that your microphone is muted when you need it to be, preventing awkward moments during calls or streams. The app is designed for speed, efficiency, and simplicity, all while consuming minimal system resources.
Built using Native WinAPI in C++, sacrificing UI beauty for maximum performance.
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Global Hotkey System
Configure multiple customizable hotkeys with support for keyboard + mouse button combinations. -
Available Hotkey Actions:
- Toggle Mute — Quickly switch your microphone state
- Push to Talk — Hold to unmute, release to mute
- Mic Volume Up/Down — Adjust microphone volume on-the-fly
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Reliable System Mute
Ensures your microphone is 100% muted by intercepting system-level callbacks — no more guessing! -
Volume Persistence
Optionally keep your preferred microphone volume level across sessions.
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Visual State Indicator
A convenient on-screen indicator displays the current microphone state:- Hidden — No indicator shown
- Muted — Shows muted state only
- Muted or Talking — Shows state with real-time sound detection
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Customizable Appearance
- Adjustable indicator size
- Custom mute/unmute icons support
- Volume threshold configuration for talk detection
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Window Options
- Always on Top — Keep indicator visible above other windows
- Exclusive Top Mode — Enhanced "always on top" using UIAccess (requires elevation)
- Exclude from Capture — Hide indicator from screen recordings and screenshots
- Hide When Inactive — Auto-hide when not in use
- Customizable Sound Notifications
Get audible feedback when microphone state changes with:- Built-in Discord-like sounds
- Custom sound file support (.wav)
- Adjustable notification volume
- Recent sound sources remembered for quick access
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UAC Bypass
Skip User Account Control prompts on startup using Windows Task Scheduler. -
Auto-Updates
- Automatic update checking
- One-click update installation
- Skip version option for unwanted updates
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Ultra-Fast Response
Instant response to hotkeys at the global level without affecting the input delay of other applications -
Minimal Memory Footprint
Runs efficiently with only 1-2 MiB RAM in the background.
- Language: C++23
- Framework: Native WinAPI
- Build System: CMake + Ninja
- Serialization: Glaze (binary config format)
- Graphics: GDI+ for indicator rendering
- Download the latest release from the Releases page.
- Run
Easymic.exe. - Find it in the system tray (bottom right corner).
- Double-click the tray icon or right-click →
Settingsto configure. - Set up your preferred hotkeys and indicator options.
- Click Save to apply settings.
- Enjoy seamless microphone control!
- CMake 3.27+
- C++23 compatible compiler (MSVC, MinGW, or Clang)
- Ninja build system (recommended)
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Clone the Repository
git clone https://github.com/k1tbyte/easymic.git cd Easymic -
Build the Project
cmake -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release -G Ninja -S . -B ./build cmake --build ./build -
Run the Application
./build/Easymic.exe
-DENABLE_UPX_COMPRESSION=ON/OFF— Enable/disable UPX compression for release builds
This project is licensed under the Apache-2.0 License — see the LICENSE file for details.