Audio Device
Audio Device became active Built-in Microphone". Would appreciate if someone could tell me what's causing this.
iMac Line (2012 and Later)
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chuck_3rd
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Community Specialist
Hello Kauzer,
I understand you want to know why your audio device became the active Built-In-Microphone on your Mac. I am happy to provide some information to you.
"If your Mac switches to a different audio device
When you’re using an external display with your Mac, if your audio output or input immediately reverts to a different audio device than the one you selected in Sound preferences, do any of the following:
- If you have headphones or external speakers plugged into a Mac connected to a display: When you select the display’s built-in speakers in the Output pane of Sound preferences, your selection may revert to the headphones or external speakers. To select the display’s speakers, first unplug the headphones or external speakers, then make your selection.
- If you have a headset plugged into a Mac connected to a display: When you select the display’s built-in microphone in the Input pane of Sound preferences, your selection may revert to the headset. To select the display’s built-in microphone, first unplug the headset, then make your selection."
Let me know if that worked for you.
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