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Audio MIDI Setup - the "-" is greyed out?

I have been experimenting with microphone set-ups. In the process, I created a few aggregate audio devices in Audio MIDI Setup, as well as having multiple duplicate microphones. AT one time when I first started doing some recording over a year ago - you could simply click the "-" and delete a device. Now - that is no longer available. Why?


I have reason to believe that the duplicates and extra devices listed now is creating an issue with setting up my podcast recording environment.


I have watched a few youtube videos and read some unhelpful threads here in the community - and none seem to offer a working solution. From opening Library/Audio/Plug-Ins (none of the listed devices show there), to the repeated "just click the "-" in Audio Devices...


Nope - I am the owner of the Macbook Pro - and am the administrator. Seems a rather UN-Mac-like experience.

MacBook Pro (2021)

Posted on Jul 11, 2023 8:26 AM

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Jul 12, 2023 10:13 AM in response to Michael Battenfield

Hi Michael,


You'll want to make sure your MacBook Pro is up-to-date. Updating can help resolve software issues and can help with what you're experiencing. This process is explained in more detail here: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support


We also recommend testing in safe mode. Safe mode is an isolation tool. This rules out potential third-party software conflicts specific to the user in question. You can find the steps to get into safe mode in this helpful link: Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


Good luck!



Audio MIDI Setup - the "-" is greyed out?

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