Soundflower presents itself to macOS as an audio device.
However, as Apple updated macOS (transitioning from Intel to Apple Silicon and tightening security around kernel extensions), Soundflower became more difficult to install. Users often have to manually "Allow" the developer in Security & Privacy settings or even boot into Recovery Mode to change security policies. Modern Alternatives soundflower
A premium, paid option that offers a beautiful visual interface for routing audio. Soundflower presents itself to macOS as an audio device
This is the standard setting for most users. It handles stereo audio and is perfect for capturing music, browser audio, or video calls. or video calls.