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RØDE UNIFY vs Voicemeeter
Both stand on audio mixing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWindows
UNIFY combines multichannel mixing, separate-track recording, and direct OBS output for creators. Its advanced DSP and zero-latency monitoring depend on compatible RØDE microphones.
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Free plan Windows
Choose Voicemeeter if you need Windows audio mixing and routing, with editions aimed at conferencing, gaming, podcasting, studio, and radio uses. Its full functionality is available for free; the paid donationware editions provide specified input and output capacities, and the recorder is included with Banana and Potato.
Visit VoicemeeterThe facts
| RØDE UNIFY | Voicemeeter | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual subscription: $45.31 a year | Voicemeeter Standard: $15, paid once |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | rode.com | voicemeeter.com |
| On audio mixing software | #11 of 28 | #17 of 28 |
RØDE UNIFY: what it does well
- Mixes up to four microphones and six virtual devices.
- Provides independent sub-mixes for different outputs.
- Records each track as a separate audio file.
- Can send audio directly to OBS.
- Free on Windows and macOS.
What to know first
- Advanced DSP requires RØDE USB-C microphones.
- Requires Windows 10 or later or macOS 12 Monterey or later.
- Zero-latency monitoring requires compatible RØDE microphones.
Voicemeeter: what it does well
- Mixes hardware inputs with software sound sources.
- Routes audio to multiple outputs.
- Supports WDM, MME, ASIO, WaveRT, and DirectX.
- VBAN streams multichannel audio over a local network.
- Banana and Potato include an eight-channel recorder.
What to know first
- Runs on Windows only.
- Setup requires administrator privileges and a computer restart.
- Standard has three inputs and three outputs.
- Potato periodically requests a donation for an activation code.
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