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Sound device not found on MacBook Pro
I own a MacBook Pro 2012 running OS X Mountain Lion. I use Soundflowerbed. After quitting this software, my master volume in the Audio MIDI Setup was low and kind of disabled. I tried to restart ...
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Activating the Apple Thunderbold Display speakers when Macbook Pro is docked
Sometimes, I don't get access to the Display Audio that my Thunderbolt Apple Display provides when I dock to the machine with my MacBook Pro. The clunky way to solve this, is a reboot. I've tried ...
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Audio input/output splitter for MacBooks without changeable input/output jack?
From what I can understand, in the latest iterations of the MacBooks, what former was an input/output 3.5mm jack, now only can be used for input. However, it's possible to use certain headsets (for ...
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Best/neutral sound quality out of a Mac(Book)? And out of a iOS device? (Current models.)
Does the headphone jack support digital audio output or not)?
Which is the provides the best sound quality the USB, Thunderbolt, digital socket or perhaps Mini DisplayPort from the Mac of the Mac? ...
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MBP Headphone Jack Doesn't Work in OS X but does in Windows
I bought a brand new Mid-2012 MacBook Pro 13" from Apple. Ever since I've had it, it's had this quirky bug where headphones are only recognized if they're plugged in before the computer is woken up: ...
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How can I get the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1 Pro volume control to work?
I've been using the X-Fi for some time on Windows and it works great. However, on my MacBook Pro I can't get the volume control to work.
I see the device in "System Preferences -> Sound" and in ...
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Why do the speakers on my Macbook Pro crackle sometimes?
I've noticed that from time to time the speakers on my Macbook Pro (OS X 10.8) make a strong and harsh crackling sound instead of, or over the top of, a sound effect they are supposed to be playing. ...
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Bluetooth connection issues with LG Soundbar and Macbook Pro or iPhone
I picked up an LG soundbar a few months back, largely as it allowed me to stream audio using bluetooth which seemed a great idea for streaming from either my MacBook or my iPhone. Since i've had the ...
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Can a Mac's separate audio-in and audio-out ports be reversed in software?
Recently my Mid 2009 15 Inch (2.66 GHz) MacBook Pro's audio-out headphone port has gotten physically "loose". When I plugin anything it easily slips out changing the audio output from "Headphones" to ...
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Automatically Change Sound Output Device When Plugging in Headphones
I'm on a Mid-2009 MBP. I use an amplifier with an internal USB sound card to listen to music. That's ok for most times, but sometimes I like to listen to music with headphones plugged directly into ...
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controlling displayport speakers with keyboard
I'm using a 2011 MBP Unibody with an Apple USB keyboard. Mute & Volume keys work great for controlling the sound from the MBP.
I just upgraded to a DisplayPort display, and when I use it for ...
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Can I stop the optical audio out from entering 'time out' when idle?
In my office I have a surround-sound receiver, and I have my MacBook Pro (6,1) hooked up via a TOSLink cable and adapter, and it works beautifully, except this: if there are no sounds playing for a ...
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How to mute bootup sound? [duplicate]
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How do I disable or get rid of the startup sound my Mac makes?
I have an old MacBook Pro (pre-unibody) running OS 10.6. I am annoyed by the traditional Macintosh bootup ...
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Sound recorder for Mac OS X
I'm looking to record lectures with my MacBook Pro this year. Is there any good, free software that is capable of producing recordings from a potential distance?
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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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DisplayPort to HDMI Adapter doesn't play audio on Samsung TV
I can't make my MacBook Pro mid 2009 play audio on my Samsung LCD TV. I am aware that only recents MacBook Pro have audio out through the Mini DisplayPort and mine doesn't have it. This is why I ...
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Core Audio Driver not working
I have been using Virtual DJ on my machine. The setup is where I want audio to play over the headphones and use a USB sound card to play audio into my headphones so I can listen to music before I ...
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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 Pro won't recognize my analog audio jack headphones. Help?
Periodically, my MacBook Pro 17" stops recognizing my headphones. No amount of unplugging and replugging seems to help. The sound settings never show headphones as an output device. How can I fix ...
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MacBook Pro Lion + lavalier mic records nothing
How can I record audio using a lavalier mic and MacBook Pro OSX Lion?
I have just opened my brand new Audio-Technica ATR-3350 Lavalier Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone. I tried to connect it ...
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Free or cheap software to boost volume of Macbook? [duplicate]
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Do you know a simple sound booster app for Mac?
What software can I use to artificially increase the volume of my Macbook? I know Boom and Audio Hijack Pro are solutions ...
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Macbook Pro Audio Input Not Working With Microphone
I am trying to connect microphone to my early 2011 17" MacBook Pro, but I cant get it working. MBP 17" has 2 audio jacks so I supposed the second one is for microphone but just doesnt work (Mac or ...
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No audio on the right channel
I have 13" MacBook Pro (Late 2009) model that is refusing to play sound on the right audio-channel.
Without any speakers connected it still plays fine but once I connect earbuds or a headphone, I ...
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'Matrix Mode' for surround sound output?
I recently invested in a digital surround sound system, and have been enjoying digital surround sound through the TOSlink port of my Macbook Pro (Mid 2010 and Late 2011 models). However, I've noticed ...
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Is it safe to play the Macbook Pro/Air speakers at maximum volume?
The Macbook Pro speakers have a very crisp sound. I like to play them at almost max. volume very often.
Will the speakers suffer a loss in quality?
Is this save to use on the long run?
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MacBook Pro creates soft hissing sound through headphones
Recently I got a quite nice pair of in-ear headphones which block noise very well (with a very tight seal, not noise cancellation). Before that, I used Apple earbuds.
With these better headphones, ...
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No sound from speakers on MacBook Pro except the startup chime
After plugging my headphones out, suddenly there is no sound from the internal speakers.
When I press volume buttons, I see a circle-backslash symbol below the speaker icon.
Restarting doesn't help. ...
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Output volume control isn't working
The sound volume in the menu bar and the volume button on my keyboard doesn't change the output volume when I connect headphones or external speakers on my MBP.
When I go to System Preferences -> ...
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MacBook Pro not outputting audio
Yesterday I could play music and actually hear something, but as of today, my MacBook Pro speakers aren't producing any sound at all.
Here is what I tried:
rebooting (a cold reboot too) several ...
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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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macbook 13" and the audio jack for sound input
I've followed the instructions at this link to set the audio port for input, yet nothing changes as described in bullet 6.
Any idea what I could try next?
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Does this Mini DisplayPort to HDMI connector output audio?
I'm trying to find a relatively cheap Mini DisplayPort to HDMI cable that also supports sending audio to an HDTV. Cables from Monoprice are out of the question, since they don't ship to Romania and ...
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Macbook Pro won't play any sound
This was working earlier today, but suddenly didn't work when I tried to play music in iTunes.
I open iTunes, select a track, click play, the track doesn't play. The play button toggles between pause ...
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Use Macbook Pro's single audio jack for both input and output at the same time?
Basically, the Macbook Pro 13inch (early 2011) has only one audio jack, but I need two.
What I want to do is to plug in my electric piano (I have a male-to-male audio cable, I plug one end into the ...
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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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Disable volume control noise on mac book pro?
When I hit F11 or F12 (volume up and volume down) I get the volume control overlay; the volume increases or decreases; and the machine makes an "SQUICK SQUICK SQUICK" noise.
How do I keep the ...
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Macbook Pro 13" Audio In/Out Port Adaptor
I have the most recent Macbook Pro 13" and on the apple website it says that the audio port is in and out. I just ordered a headset that has two separate 3.5mm plugs and was wondering if there is any ...
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Use multiple speakers to play 2 ch audio
My macbook pro has 2 built in speakers and a line-out for audio.
Additionally, I have it connected to my cinema display wich also has 2 speakers.
I want to know how to combine them to use all of ...
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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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How can I get my MacBook Pro's sound back?
Sound isn't playing on startup or any other time.
I'm not seeing the red glow from the headphone jack that I've seen mentioned in certain cases of this failure. Though I have noticed an awful lot ...
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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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Macbook Pro 15" bad hissing sounds when connecting external monitor and external speakers
i'm using a Macbook pro 15" i5 and I'm hearing bad statics sounds when connecting my external speaker while connecting an external monitor through the vga displayport.
The static sounds that come out ...
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How can I check my line-in does work (MBP late 2010)?
How can I check my line-in does work?
I'm interesting what software should I use and how.
It is MBP, late 2010. I do have an external working mic.
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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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How can I make my Macbook Pro's headphone jack stop “humming”?
Switched recently from a Lenovo PC and one thing on my mac bothered me. Headphones plugged into my Macbook pro 13" (latest version) "hum" with static when there is no audio playing. Then after a short ...
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MacBook Pro (6,2 - Mid 2010) Crashes During Graphics Acceleration
Ever since upgrading to 10.6.5 my MacBook pro seems to crash when graphic acceleration. The screen will go black and if audio is playing it will start to skip like a broken record.
This occurs when ...
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Why doesn't my headset microphone work?
I got a SteelSeries headset for Christmas and I plugged it into my MacBook Pro. The audio output works fine, but I am having issues with the audio input.
I saw this post which talked about some power ...
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Are there headset adapters usable for MacBook Pros?
I bought a headset, and it has a (obviously) male headphone input and microphone output. Problem is, MacBook Pros don't have a microphone input. Instead, they have an audio line in.
However, ...
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Can I set the stereo Bluetooth profile as the default, or remove the mono profile?
Whenever I turn on my Nokia bluetooth headphones they automatically connect to my Macbook. The problem is they always connect to the Mono (and not the Stereo) profile. So I have to disconnect and ...
