aku.lab
aku.lab Bridge

AES67 Network Audio Bridge

Networked audio for
every Mac app.

A virtual audio device that connects any macOS application to AES67 networks. PTP-synced, sub-millisecond latency, zero configuration required.

Coming SoonmacOS 13+

Latency

<1ms

Channels

2–64ch

Sample Rate

192kHz

Bit Depth

32bit

Features

PTP Sync

IEEE 1588 precision time protocol. Sub-microsecond clock sync with automatic master election and slave tracking.

RTP Streaming

AES67-compliant RTP transport. Send and receive multi-channel audio with configurable encoding and packet timing.

SAP Discovery

Automatic stream discovery via Session Announcement Protocol. See all available streams on your network instantly.

NMOS IS-04/05

Full AMWA NMOS Node and Connection API support. Interoperate with broadcast-grade infrastructure.

Multitrack Recording

Record incoming audio streams directly to WAV files. Single file, per-stream, or per-channel modes.

Web Dashboard

Built-in HTTP server with real-time meters, PTP status, and stream monitoring at localhost:8080.

Specifications

Channels2–64, configurable
Sample Rates44.1 / 48 / 96 / 192 kHz
Bit Depth16 / 24 / 32 bit (L16, L24, L32)
Latency PresetsLow (~6ms), Normal (~10ms), Safe (~20ms)
PTPIEEE 1588-2008, Slave + Master mode
DiscoverySAP / RFC 2974, NMOS IS-04 v1.3
ConnectionNMOS IS-05 v1.1
IPCPOSIX shared memory, lock-free ring buffer
PlatformsmacOS 13+, Apple Silicon & Intel

Quick Start

1

Install the driver

sudo ./scripts/install_driver.sh
2

Start the daemon

sudo akulab-bridged -i en0 -m 239.69.0.1
3

Select the audio device

System Settings → Sound → "Akulab Bridge"
Coming Soon