When I use my MacBook Pro I always plug in a microphone and the input level suddenly changes, goes to the maximum level (in dB) and the audio I record or speak with gets distorted, in other words "earrape". The app, that I'm talking about is Audio MIDI Setup.
I want to find a way to somehow set a default value for the input.
Thank you for the help!
Sbende,
If you feel this might be an issue, try starting the Mac in safe mode and see if the volume defaults stay changed after plugging in or try a different microphone or app to narrow it down: Start up your Mac in safe mode
Take care.
Hello Sbende,
Welcome to the Apple Support Communities. From your post, you want to set a default value for the microphone using Audio Midi Setup. We'll explain.
Just like in System Preferences, Audio Midi Setup is only a set of sliders that control the output of the microphone. The default value is ultimately determined by the microphone when plugged in. If possible, see if there's a way to set that from the manufacturer. Otherwise, the only way to control volume is through the sliders you see on the screen.
Best regards.
Thank you for your reply! I have online meetings, when I join one my microphone input level jumps to the maximum. If I re-adjust it to the optimal level it will be good, but then it has another way of resetting. Through speaking in the meeting. If I speak it doesn't reset but the slider moves around and it can even go up to the maximum. I don't know how to solve it, could you help me? Thanks a lot!
Sorry, didn't mention that it is a USB mic, so it has fixed gain. (I can't adjust on the microphone, just on the Mac's audio input)
How do I set a default input value in Audio MIDI Setup?
