Sound output depending on sound input sounds bad or stops, input has to be changed manually back and forth to solve problem

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Sound output depending on sound input sounds bad or stops, input has to be changed manually back and forth to solve problem

When I'm listening to music using my Earpods or an external sound device, I have to manually make sure, that sound input is set to internal (built in microphone). If I connect an external speaker it will automatically change the input to that device, too. Reasonable in some cases but annoying when you have to change it back. Why do I have to change it? Because the sound is awful bad when another input than the internal speakers are chosen. So far.

Now it appears, that the sound will just stop from time to time without reason (as I can see any) and I have to manually change the input from internal to external and back. After doing this the sound will continue playing over the chosen external device.

MacBook Pro 14″

Posted on Oct 17, 2023 1:41 PM

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Vilas_S

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Oct 18, 2023 11:01 AM in response to Curled_NTT

Hello Curled_NTT,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. We'd like to help out. You mentioned that your sound stops properly working, making you manually change it in order for it to work. If so, let's try the following troubleshooting steps below:

1.) Refresh things by restarting your Mac: Shut down or restart your Mac - Apple Support

2.) Make sure all update have been installed: Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support

3.) If these steps don't work, test this issue in safe mode. This step can help isolate possible software related issues: Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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1.) Shut down your Mac.

2.) Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button until you see the startup options window.

3.) Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key while clicking “Continue in Safe Mode.”

4.) Log in to your Mac. You might be asked to log in again.

Depending on your results, follow the steps under “If the issue continues in safe mode” or “If the issue doesn't continue in safe mode”.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Take care.

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