Headphones have a clicking sound

PROBLEM:

This morning my M2 Mac Mini has developed a random clicking sound with my headphones (Bose Quiet Comfort 2).


It's rhythmic and seems to be a regular frequency, albeit it does change every now and then to a different frequency.


I have tried Youtube video, my own videos, and no sound playing, the clicking stays.


WHAT I HAVE TRIED

-Plugging my headphones into my phone and laptop - clicking is gone.

-Tried small cheap JVC earbuds, same clicking, albeit not nearly as frequent or for as long. Normally a few clicks at a time.

-Turned my Mac off/on

-Adjusting the volume

-Moving the Mac position

-Unplugging some cables


Nothing seems to stop or limit the clicking.


Any help would be greatly appreciated as I listen to Binaural Beats for concentration and focus. Another tone being added in really messes with the output frequency and means it doesn't work :)


Posted on Mar 3, 2023 1:20 PM

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Posted on Mar 4, 2023 9:10 AM

I would also look for other electrical devices that are plugged into the same electrical circuit as the Mac mini. Keep in mind that normal home and office circuits, can have multiple outlets feeding different rooms and areas.

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