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Macrowave

Macrowave

Turn Your Mac into a private radio station

Website macrowave.co
Overview

What it is

Macrowave lets you instantly turn any Mac audio into a private, real-time stream. Share a link, broadcast peer-to-peer with no tracking, and listen on iPhone, Mac, or web. Enjoy minimal delay and perfect sync for music, co-working, or shared experiences.

Intent

I need it when

Share live audio with friends or small groups instantly without technical setup

Macrowave lets users go live in seconds by clicking 'On Air' and sharing a link. Listeners join via browser with no app download or account needed, enabling frictionless real-time audio sharing for casual use cases like music sessions or co-working.

Create a private radio station for a specific community or group

Each Macrowave station includes its own chat room and shareable link, enabling broadcasters to build a dedicated audience. Privacy-first peer-to-peer architecture keeps streams between broadcaster and listeners only.

Listen to friends' live broadcasts without downloading apps or creating accounts

Macrowave receivers can tune into any station via a browser link with zero friction—no signup, no app required. Optional app download enables push notifications when favorite stations go live.

Broadcast audio from any application (music, teaching, creative work) to a private audience

Macrowave captures system audio from any Mac app, allowing users to share music, tutorials, or creative processes live. Peer-to-peer streaming ensures low latency and privacy, with no server storage of content.

Host a live podcast or audio show with audience interaction

Macrowave provides broadcaster tools to stream microphone audio or system audio, built-in chat rooms for real-time listener engagement, and on-air notifications to alert followers when going live, supporting community-driven audio content.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs to broadcast from Windows or Android devices (Mac/iOS only)
  • User requires server-based content storage or archival of broadcasts
  • User needs integration with traditional radio station infrastructure or licensing management tools
  • User wants to monetize broadcasts through ads or subscriptions (no built-in monetization features)
  • User requires high-availability broadcasting with guaranteed uptime (peer-to-peer, listener-dependent)
  • User needs to broadcast copyrighted content without obtaining proper licenses (broadcaster responsibility)
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Pricing

Freemium with in-app subscription tiers for broadcasters View pricing