Macbook pro 16" M1 pro 2021 popping sound OS 12.0.1

The fix for me after way too much troubleshooting:

• Had an intel audio driver from Microsoft Teams
• Had Chrome extensions in different Chrome profiles which were contributing - usually dark mode related
• USB mice - logitech. Had to switch to a mouse that uses a USB receiver

Still happens rarely under heavy load but I consider it fixed after a lot of work and unhappiness with my purchase.

I've been back and forward with Apple on this for a long time now.

Every time I contact them about it, they say they are working on it and they will contact me with an update and never get back to me. It's getting to a point where it's like talking to a brick wall.

With 1440 me too, you'd think they would acknowledge that this is a problem. Nothing... Maybe they're working on a fix but I wonder if they're just waiting for these machines to run out of warranty so they don't have to deal with a recall program.

In my case, I noticed it a few months into buying the machine but I didn't report it because as an IT professional, I was so busy fixing other people's computer problems and I just ignored it and had enough confidence and reliability of previous hardware that I had bought that it would be sorted with a firmware or software fix.

I've worked with them to try all sorts of troubleshooting, I went to the Apple store where they said a firmware update may fix it. Nothing has worked.

It appears to have to do with certain audio frequencies in my testing.

It's getting to the point where I'm tired of testing stuff for them which is their problem. I've provided them examples of where the issue happens. Not to mention other products and systems like HomePod Mini, FaceTime, Continuity. It's all been buggy and unreliable for quite a few years now.

I didn't buy AppleCare either but after mid 2012, it seems their product quality has declined dramatically. It's either that or they have some problems with their new hardware that they are not willing to admit.

Really disappointing.

Ok, the solution for me with M1 was

• Apple authorized service replace both speakers, keyboard, and probably few more things.
• now after more than month sound is perfect.

My only question is why should I go through this troubles after paying $2500 for the Mac book Pro - premium lable?

This worked for me but, changing the setting from 44 -> 48

I am having the same issue (for example while playing songs in Spotify). Midi audio setup is already, by default, at 48,000 Hz.

Here is my spec:

Thanks in advance for any help provided.

I'm on 12.3.1 and the sounds are still there... It's definitely software, and mostly when having multiple audio applications open (not necessary using the resource at the same time)

Have you installed latest be ta?. It solved the problem for many

Worked for me! I think the reboot seemed to help too before, but hopefully tossing these files is the thing till the new update comes out.

Unfortunately I believe this fix is only temporary, as is the one where you change the output format.

A reboot will remove the crackling for a while, but at least in my case, I've found it returns.

Sadly you are right. I was hoping with this and the recent update I would be in the clear but the “fix” only lasted about 24 hours.

Still crackling.

ohhh yeah !!

For me it's ok ! I delete all the audio plist setting and everything good...

12.5 for me has helped a lot, but maybe with time it will return. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

What is the plan now? I again called Apple and they said I must "upgrade" and before any resolution can take place I must test it in Safe Mode whether popping cracking sound appears in that mode.

Just install it from eqmac.app and it will install some drivers automatically. You don't have to do anything after that.