Rogue Amoeba updates Airfoil, Audio Hijack Pro, and Nicecast (incl. Mountain Lion Support)

Rogue Amoeba has released a trio of big Mac updates, to the home audio streamer Airfoil (4.7.1), the powerful audio recorder Audio Hijack Pro (2.10.4), and the Internet radio station creator Nicecast (1.10.5). Their version number bumps are modest, but these new releases pack some important updates.

First up, all three applications include Instant On 6, a major update to the Instant On component. Instant On makes it possible to capture audio from applications which are already running, with no need to quit and relaunch them. It also provides the ability to capture all audio being played at once, with the System Audio source. Instant On 6 provides preliminary support for users running Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion). The new Instant On also removes the need to use the Soundflower audio device when capturing System Audio. While you won't notice anything flashy from the new version, things will work far more smoothly after you update, right from the Install Extras window.

In addition, version 4.7.1 of Airfoil now features a source selector in its menu bar menu (first introduced in Airfoil 4.7), making it possible to switch sources right from the global Airfoil menu.

Of course, all three applications also received a multitude of small bug fixes and improvements.

Audio Hijack Pro 2.10.4:

• The Instant On component has been updated to version 6, with improvements to System Audio capture and more. This update also includes preliminary support for Mac OS X 10.8.
• For maximum compatibility, the Instant On component is now required for capturing audio from apps made by Fluid.
• On Mac OS X 10.8, the Instant On component is now required for audio capture from Safari and QuickTime Player.
• Audio Hijack Pro now includes the in-window Trial Mode badge.
• Audio Hijack Pro now has a one-time sign-up for the Rogue Amoeba mailing list.
• Several other minor problems have also been fixed.

Nicecast 1.10.5:

• The Instant On component has been updated to version 6, with improvements to System Audio capture and more. This update also includes preliminary support for Mac OS X 10.8.
• For maximum compatibility, the Instant On component is now required for capturing audio from apps made by Fluid.
• On Mac OS X 10.8, the Instant On component is now required for audio capture from Safari and QuickTime Player.
• Nicecast now includes the in-window Trial Mode badge.
• Nicecast now has a one-time sign-up for the Rogue Amoeba mailing list.
• A regression with iTunes and the VoiceOver effect has been corrected.
• Several other minor problems have also been fixed.

Airfoil 4.7.1:

• Airfoil's Menu Bar Mode now offers a source selector.
• The Instant On component has been updated to version 6, with improvements to System Audio capture and more. This update also includes preliminary support for Mac OS X 10.8.
• Sonora is now supported for enhanced metadata and remote control.
• Airfoil 4.7.1 offers full support for the new dual-band AirPort Express.
• Support for the iHome iW2 has been improved, allowing for remote volume control.
• Volume control for Spotify has been fixed.
• For maximum compatibility, the Instant On component is now required for capturing audio from apps made by Fluid.
• On Mac OS X 10.8, the Instant On component is now required for audio capture from Safari and QuickTime Player.
• A bug caused by Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion) which prevented AppleTVs from appearing after the Mac went to sleep has been worked around.
• The "Silence Output" in the Local Audio preference has been removed.
• The correct computer icon is now shown for 11-inch MacBook Air.
• Airfoil now includes the in-window Trial Mode badge.
• Airfoil now has a one-time sign-up for the Rogue Amoeba mailing list.
• Some issues caused by Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion) have been corrected.
• The loading of the Perian plugin by Airfoil Video Player has been fixed.
• Several other minor problems have also been fixed.