No audio output over minidisplay port/hdmi since upgrading to 10.6.4

If you updated to 10.6.4 through Software Update, that is the delta version. You might try installing the combo version over the top of that. If has been known to fill in the gaps to install the combo version.

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1048


Dah•veed

I have a 21 inch iMac (late 2009) and the same thing happened to me as well when I upgraded to OS X 10.6.4. I'm also using a Griffin connector which supports HDMI audio. I hope hope that Apple takes care of this soon!

Will Apple do something about this soon?

What is the current status of this problem?

Does Apple monitor these forums?

I have a similar situation: no option to select the TV under the sound setup.

My laptop is a brand new macbook pro.

My cable setup is slightly different. I have the mini-display port to DVI adapter (apple) attached to a DVI-HDMI cable (belkin)

I was not aware of the grffin produce and purchased my adapter and cable from the apple store with my laptop on the recommendation of the sales agent (via chat window) specifically because they said it would carry audio.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Steve

The DVI standard does not carry audio. You need a mini-DisplayPort to HDMI adapter to carry audio. Some 3rd party m-DP to HDMI adapters are not up to spec, so order one that Apple sells even if you buy it from someone else, or a reputable developer such as MonoPrice or Kanex.


Dah•veed

I use a Macline and have the same problem as you describe - anyone who knows anything about a solution?

Thanks for the info Dah•veed.

I was able to confirm with Apple Care that the new Macbook's should carry audio via the display cable but that only very specific cables had been tested to work.

The two valid adapters from the apple store are:

* Moshi Mini DP to HDMI Adapter with Audio Support - http://store.apple.com/us/product/H1824ZM/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY
* Griffin Video Display Converter - http://store.apple.com/us/product/TY600VC/A?mco=MTY3ODQ5OTY

I am thinking of purchasing the Moshi - if and when I do I will update this thread with my results. If I have the same problem as Dandy_Sephy I will consult again with Apple Care.

Steve

I am having the same issue with a Moshi Mini DP to HDMI adapter. I had been getting both audio and video perfectly fine until this upgrade and now I can only find the internal speakers as an option in System Preferences.

Well I ordered the Moshi adapter - so I will find out soon.

But it seems that multiple people with update 10.6.4 are having issues with carrying audio over the display port.

Is there anyone out there running 10.6.4 who is successfully transmitting the audio via the mini-display port?

Hey folks,

My family recently purchased our first Macbook and I wanted to see what the best solution would be to connect it to our HDTV via HDMI with sound.

I read this thread in its entirety:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2399642

As people have pointed out in that thread, you can get an adapter (which will carry sound) from Fry's. I was also able to find it on Amazon:
http://www.frys.com/product/5964764
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UHJ1IS/

However, I did not want to use an adapter and decided to seek a male to male cable. I checked on monoprice and after asking their support staff, I confirmed that they did not have any such cables which would also carry sound. So I checked on eBay as well and actually found two sellers (hootoodeals and smartlaptopparts) offering cables that do carry sound. I was skeptical, but after the cable was delivered today I personally confirmed that the sound works perfectly fine. They're currently selling these cables for $11.99.

Here are two examples:
http://cgi.ebay.com/270560772375
http://cgi.ebay.com/140394300098

For anyone wondering, the operating system version I'm using is 10.6.4.

I hope that helps.

Final update - works for me!

I just wanted to give the final update.

I ordered the moxi dp -> hdmi adapter + a belkin hdmi cable

When I connect them to my Samsung TV I now get video AND audio via the cable.

I had to take the one additional step of going to System Preferences -> Sound and setting my output to my TV - this option showed up in addition to the internal speakers as soon as I plugged the cable and adapter in.

So for me it was definitely an issue of making sure I had the right cable. I am running OS X 10.6.4 and I updated with the combo update: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1048

I have an iMac (late 2009) model & I too cannot get audio out via the minidisplayport. I tried two different adapters (Moshi & Griffin). So I called Apple Support & opened a support case. I confirmed that it was a 10.6.4 error by booting an older clone on of my MPB that was 10.6.3 & the audio out via the displayport worked without a hitch.

So if you are having issues I highly suggesting contacting support so that they can get the ball rolling on a fix.

James

Has anyone gotten their audio to work? I haven't heard any updates.

I have tried to reinstall my Mac from the bundled SL installation disc, in 10.6.2, it works, 10.6.3 combo updates, it works...
But 10.6.4 combo updates, it doesn't work!

Some of the guys mentioned it is only a problem on iMac, for Macbook users, they didn't have such problem. Really hope 10.6.5 got that fixed!