The audio tag is used for questions involving speakers, microphones, connections between them and computers, and applications for dealing with it.
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How do I extract the audio signal from displayport?
I have a macbook pro with minidisplayport (MDP) out. It's plugged into an external monitor. Sometimes via MDP-to-DualDVI, and sometimes directly via MDP. I'd like to extract the digital audio ...
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OS X 10.6: Applications crash when sounds play
Most of my applications crash whenever a sound is played -- but not if the machine has been recently rebooted.
For example, Mail.app crashes when I send email, because of the whoosh sending sound. ...
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Windows iTunes: Where are the lyrics saved to?
In iTunes, we can right click a track and do "Get Info" and add some lyrics to the track.
I have a text file that is roughly 500 kB.
My MP3 file is 3.47 MB. For some reason, when I set the lyrics ...
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How do I tell if my Mac supports Mini Toslink?
Apparently on many modern macs the 3.5mm headphone audio jack supports Mini Toslink.
How can I tell whether my mac supports it, whether it supports surround sound (4 speaker or better), and whether ...
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Anyone know a super easy .mp3 cutter?
I am looking for a super easy app for cutting .mp3 files, and setup fadeout at the end. Like Ringer, but this is for ringtones. plus the time is limited and I can't export mp3 files with it. But you ...
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No sound from iPhone speakers when connected to a dock with line out
I've bought a (very cheap) dock for my iPhone 4, the dock has a line out jack on the back.
I have noticed that when the phone is in the dock, the sound comes out only from the line out and not from ...
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How can I tell iTunes to stop playing a song?
I do mean stop, not pause. If one navigates to, say, the iTunes Store, the Pause button changes to Stop, but I want something that always works no matter my location in iTunes.
Workarounds (such as ...
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How to join audio tracks into a single audiobook?
I am looking for a solution to join entire CD to a single audio file, preferably with chapterizing functionality.
Usually, Join Toghether should do the job but this solution doesn't work anymore with ...
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Converting Audio to AC-3 using afconvert?
I'm trying to use afconvert to convert an audio file to AC-3 format. It's 5.1 audio, having already been converted from DTS to WAV (using ffmpeg, since afconvert doesn't seem to deal with DTS).
As ...
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Macbook Pro w/ retina display connected to Dell U3011 monitor via HDMI - periodic error message about audio
I have my retina MacBook Pro running a Dell U3011 monitor via the HDMI port. Periodically, the monitor shows an error message:
Unsupported audio format
Please set the audio output on your audio ...
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MacBook Air audio input/output, mic/headset
In perusing varying sources I have not reached a definitive answer on the ability to use a product such as the Headset Buddy on my MacBook Air.
Apple states...
Support for Apple iPhone headset with ...
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Why does the iPhone 4S treat a generic 30 pin cable as a line out source?
I have an iPhone 4S, the original iPhone 4S AC to USB adapter, and a generic Dynex brand 30 pin cable. When ever this cable is connected to the iPhone sound will not play over the built in iPhone ...
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iPhone 4s only producing mono sound
Related to: iPhone 4S stereo sound
This is strange. I know people with the iPhone 4 (not the 4S as I have) who are getting audio from both "boxes". In addition, I don't get stereo with headphones ...
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How can I change notification sounds on iOS?
When I get a notification, my phone has the standard "message received" sound for e.g. Twitter.
iOS 5 has sound settings for Text, Voicemail, Mail Received, Sent, and Tweet.
However, the Tweet sound ...
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Any idea what this sound is?
Sometimes my MBP plays this somewhat distressing sound through its speakers (external if connected, otherwise internal, if my system volume is not muted).
Has anyone experienced this? What is it?
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Stream All Audio to Speakers
I'm looking for a device that will wirelessly stream my computer (13" Macbook Pro) audio to my 5.1 speakers. I've seen that AirPort supports 2.0 streaming of iTunes music, but I'd like support for all ...
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Temporarily disabling the startup sound
Is it possible to disable the startup sound on an iMac G5, or at least decrease its volume?
The obvious way to do this would be to put a script in the shutdown folder (OS X 10.4.11) that mutes the ...
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Thunderbolt display fails to play audio
I'm running a MacBook Pro (late 2011 model) that has a recent OS X upgrade to version 10.8.1. For some reason, when the MacBook Pro is docked to the Thunderbolt display, it no longer sends sound out ...
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Which iPhones support the apt-X codec for Bluetooth audio?
I'm shopping for a new Bluetooth headset for my iPhone 4 and noticed that some headsets support the apt-X codec for "CD-quality sound". Presumably this is better quality than plain old A2DP that I've ...
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What's a free or cheap text-to-speech program that is available for commercial use?
As I said in my previous question, I want to use an excerpt of a text-to-speech voice in a song. Where can I find a free or cheap service that'll let me do this without breaking their terms of use?
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Why does my iPod Classic cut off the end of certain songs?
I have an iPod Classic from 2007 (Generation 5.5, 80GB hard drive).
Something that I've been noticing happening more and more is that some songs will play just fine but then at some point they'll ...
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Notifications sounds not affected by iPad 2 volume
When turn down the volume on my iPad 2 all the way down, It still makes a sound when notifications are received.
Is there any way to globally disable notifications sounds ?
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How can I stream all audio from my imac into a PC on the same network?
I would like all iMac sounds to go through my network into my PC speakers. Is there an available solution for this?
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Why won't my iPhone 4 play through my bose sound dock anymore?
It used to work, but now it doesn't. It now has iOS 5 on it. (I can't say for sure once iOS 5 went on it stopped working)
When I plug it into the docking station I hear the audio click, the green ...
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Can I make my iMac output audio to the speakers when headphones are plugged in? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How do you switch between built-in audio and headphone audio without unplugging?
When I plug in my headphones the built in speakers are no longer an option for audio ...
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How can I route two audio sources simultaneously as inputs to Skype?
I am attempting to route my mic audio and system output so both can be heard through Skype. Any ideas?
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Restarting sound service?
My macbook pro running Snow Leopard stopped making sounds a couple hours ago. I've found other reports of people with sounds working through headphones, but that's not the problem I'm seeing. I get no ...
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Kanex Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter doesn't play audio on Sony Bravia TV
I have MacBook Pro with a Mini DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter. I use the adapter to play images from the Mac to my Sony Bravia TV.
Since it doesn't play sound, I have an audio that connects the Mac to ...
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iPhone 4 car kit for sound and video recording, and charging
I need a kit that I can mount in my car on the dashboard where I can do the following with my iPhone 4G:
Use GPS
Record Video from the forward facing camera (toward me) or the rear facing camera ...
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Is there an iPhone 4 car kit for charging, music, and hands-free calls?
Is there an iPhone 4 compatible Car Kit which supports charging, playing Music through the car stereo + Hands Free Calls?
I've looked at a few kits, eg from Parrot but not many (if any?) seems to be ...
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Getting iTune to add remote items to library
I keep my music on a local Ubuntu server. Is there any way I can get iTunes to recognize the networked directory as part of its library?
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Hearing an echo of my voice using the Apple headset
I'm not sure if it occurred after I upgraded my iPhone 4 to iOS 6 but since some days I hear an echo of my voice when using the Apple headset on phone calls. It also seems that when I simply plug in ...
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How can I use my Apple earbud mic with the internal speakers on my Macbook Air?
When I plug my iPhone headset into my Macbook Air, the operating system recognizes both the headphones and the microphone. As a "side-effect" it disables the internal speaker and microphone.
Is there ...
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Share sound output to other macs via wifi/bluetook/magic [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Playing the same music on multiple computers
Is there any way to share the sound output of a mac to other macs nearby either by wifi, or bluetooth or something?
At work ...
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Audio meter tool?
I'm looking for an audio meter tool that will attach to any input or output on my Mac and show me the audio levels on that channel. I need it to show me independent levels for stereo sources so I can ...
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not all the sounds got played on iPhone
I have a iPhone 3G with iOS 4.2.1 which hit the ground too many times. The thing is that it doesn't ring when someone calls me but it play the sounds on some games or when I try to change the ...
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Where are audio device files in OSX?
Probably because OSX uses different naming conventions for devices files and because OSX uses Core Audio audio subsystem (not ALSA or OSS) there are no devices such as:
/dev/sdp
/dev/audio
/dev/mixer
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Modifying “User interface sound effects” with applescript
Good morning all,
I would like to be able to turn the system sounds on my mac off (and back on) with an applescript activated as an extension for Alfred.
I have little knowledge of applescripts but I ...
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How can I force Mac OS X to treat my Mackie Onyx Blackjack as a mono input device?
I have a Mackie Onyx Blackjack audio interface, and my microphone is plugged into the first of two inputs ("left"). The other input doesn't have anything plugged into it. What this means is that ...
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iPhone as 'headphones' for computer
I have been using headphones with an external USB sound card, but the sound card broke today, and my other audio ports are messed up.
I have an iPhone, and I know that a computer with a wireless card ...
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How can I set output to internal speakers after I've set the 3.5mm jack as input on 13" MacBook Pro?
I have a 13" MacBook pro, which has only one 3.5mm jack. I've set it as Sound Input in the System Preferences -> Sound dialog
This way I can record directly from my piano audio output. The problem ...
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connect speaker and guitar to macbook with only one 3.5 mm jack
I want to connect eletro acoustic guitar and a speaker too to my Macbook.
My Macbook has only one 3.5 mm jack and for connecting 2 devices simultaneously I need to have two 3.5 mm jacks. Is there any ...
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iPhone won't play sound in *some* apps
My friend is having a problem with an iPhone 4 (not yet updated to iOS 5).
Most apps and the ring tone will make noise via headphones but not via speaker. iTunes and at least one other app will play ...
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How do I restore the audio balance to default?
On my iPod Touch, I was playing around with the audio balance setting (settings -> general -> accessibility)
How can I reset the balance setting so that it is precisely at the midpoint (i.e. the ...
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Sound Problems with my iPhone 4?
Today I dropped some juice on my iPhone 4 and since the iPhone's keyboard and others tones aren't working. The calling tone works however.
I keep getting the following message:
This accessory is ...
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sound doesn't work in macbook pro
I have a macbook pro and yesterday the sound just stopped working.I was funny cause I turn it off and tried and cool it down cause I thought that it's been so hot. after that it worked but after a few ...
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How can I get more keyboard software instruments for GarageBand?
I've been using GarageBand to play my MIDI keyboard for a few years, just because of its built-in software instruments for keyboards. Now I'm thinking about purchasing some jam packs only for the ...
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iPod Nano 5g recording specs?
What are the specs for voice recording on the Ipod nano fifth generation (such as how long can the iPod record until its battery runs out, what are the mic specs, does it continue recording until it ...
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Full virtual desktop on iPad with sound
Is there an iPad app that allows me to use a desktop game with an important audio component? I'm looking for a pleasurable music-like experience on the iPad.
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All of my Finder sounds refuse to play
I installed Lion on launch day, and a few days after, my Finder sounds stopped playing. When I move files, or folders, delete items or empty the trash there is never any accompanying sound. I know ...
