Mac Mini M1 - Why is there a delay before the audio comes out of the headphone port?

I have my speakers plugged in the Headphone port on my new Mac mini M1 and sometime I start a video (youtube or just a quicktime file) and the audio doesn't come out for a good 5 to 20 seconds?

Is that a known issue? It'S not a BIG deal but definitely annoying.

Posted on Mar 6, 2021 11:47 AM

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chuck_3rd

Community Specialist

Mar 8, 2021 2:52 PM in response to Skwirell

Hello Skwirell,

Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We're happy to help with this sound issue you're having with your Mac mini. First, you can check and adjust the audio settings here:

Change the sound output settings on Mac

If the issue persists, you can isolate the cause by booting the Mac in safe mode. Follow the steps here to do so:

How to use safe mode on your Mac

Let us know the outcome, and we can go from there if needed.

Have a great day!

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