volume fluctuation on macbook air

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FIXED FOR ME!!! YAY APPLE

Hurray 😉 Apple is #1 for a reason. And some of you were worried .........😊

most of the time it's just a matter of time... glad it wasn't too much time, and glad it wasn't a deal-breaking flaw fo the duration of the bother. A Very Good piece of kit, this MBA!

The update fixed the problem for me too.

Its 1am here now but a quick test on a video that gave me trouble before seems to be ok now! I'll play around more tomorrow but everyone else seems to gotten it sorted so looks like they got it!
I wonder what was wrong exactly? Ah well, enjoy your Airs everyone!

MacBook Air (Mid 2013) Software Update 1.0: http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1672

This update fixes an issue that in rare instances may cause an intermittent loss in wireless connectivity, an issue with Adobe Photoshop which may cause occasional screen flickering, and an issue which may cause audio volume to fluctuate during video playback.

Downloading the update now; and will report my results. I'm So Excite! (à la Borat)

I confirm the update download from Apple has solved the problem for ne. No more voice fluctuations. I was monitoring this thread since long for an answer for this problem and seems like Apple finally delivered it. Thanks everyone, its working for my 3weeks old new MacBook Air 13".

Issues fixed for me too. I tested the same videos i had the volume drops and everything is ok now. Thank you APPLE!! Lets enjoy our machines now!!

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Apple is #1 for a reason. And some of you were worried .........

If Apple is #1 they do not deliver new goods with such a bug. Not only "deaf and dumb" working in Copertino, I think. Maybe all the Apple customers have to take a closer look a the shipper-details. My Mac Book Air was directly send out from Far-East. Apple has a hard job to proof product control.

Just got the Update: Think they just deactivated a sound feature ... but works.

This thread has provided me with some solace knowing that I'm not alone. This definitely seems like a widespread software issue.

I like the rest of you recently bought the new MBA 13" just over a week ago. I noticed this problem and first thought it was just me. Then after a few instances I realized that the volume was definitely fluctuating and my initial hypothesis was that the new "noise-cancellation" feature on the Macbook was using some sort of feedback function that would decrease the volume in a relatively silent environment around the device (I even started snapping my finger next to the microphone thinking it would repsond). This is just a theory, I have absolutely no proof and frankly, I'd rather believe it is a software issue than a hardware issue....nobody wants to pay premium prices for faulty machines.

I have downloaded the update and I'll see how it goes. Hopefully this does address the volume issue.

The patch is good news... I guess. Too late for me though, wish Apple was communicating better: brief heads-up when they started working on the problem, or at least acknowledging the problem, would make me keep my Air. (first-day purchase).

Hi Guys,

I've just resolve the problem after a call to the Technical support.

try this:

Close all the application > Apple > Force Quit and close all you must have only FINDER

from the top of finder: > GO > Computer > Library > Preferences and open the folder.

Find and put in the trash the folder called SYSTEM CONFIGURATION. (do not empty the trash can)

Restart the Mac, and then Empty the Trash.

Good luck!

The update works for me too. Overall, the sound sounds louder.

Safari feel snappier too (just kidding).

I bought my Macbook Air 13" a couple of weeks ago and am also experiencing the same volume fluctuations when streaming videos. I think considering so many people are experiencing the same issues that it must be a software issue. Am hoping Apple will sort it out with an update!

Hey, Apple has already provided a software update fixing this volume issue. Please check the below link and update your MacBook Air:

http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1672

Sorry - can't understand this kind of reaction in the postings. Software or driver was delivered broken with the first roll-out. Shame on you, Apple !! World Leading Company delivers buggy goods - it's an unclapping situation when they fix this. Strange cutomer community ...