MicMute

If you use the microphone in your daily routine and want a quick and hassle-free way of controlling it, turning to an application such as MicMute could be a good idea since the program promises just that.

The application allows you to turn to hotkeys in order to use your microphone so that you don’t spend time with repetitive mouse moves.

First of all, it should be said that installing the application is a breeze, and once you have launched it, you can see a user interface packing a rather modest set of features.

To be more specific, the application is strictly aimed at muting and unmuting the volume of your microphone, which it allows you to do using a hotkey. By default, you should press right Win and Ctrl, but customizing the combo as you see fit is possible.

But aside from that, the software utility is capable of sending notifications and offering details on the sound signal in the bottom-right corner of your screen.

If you want the app to start with the mic muted, you can do that, and in case you prefer it to autorun on system logon, that is an option. Another aspect worth mentioning is that the application integrates a so-called transmitter mode, which translates to the fact that it offers support for push-to-talk.

On an ending note, MicMute is a lightweight program that includes some basic controls you can turn to when using your microphone. It can mute and unmute it using hotkeys, and it hides in the system tray so that it does not interfere with your workflow. While we have encountered no issues while testing it, the truth remains that its set of features would use an overhaul in order to stand a chance against the competition.