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On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?

I have been using mavericks for some time now, and i like the upgrade. It's a fantastic improvement to an operating system.

However i've noticed that when i go onto facetime, it dulls EVERY OTHER SOUND.

Like when i want to watch a video on youtube, it doesn't play it on full volume

Or listen to something on itunes, and control the volume myself. It lowers that too.

It lowers everything except the facetime conversation

Is there a setting or ANYTHING to turn that off?

MacBook Pro (15-inch Late 2011), OS X Mavericks (10.9)

Posted on Oct 30, 2013 8:56 PM

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jasonbroccoli

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Posted on Nov 5, 2013 11:27 PM

Same here! And if anyone is monitoring this from Apple, this question has been asked in several other communities posts. I already hated that I couldn't adjust the volume on specific apps, but now I have to hang up with my bf or ask him to be quiet if I want to watch a video or listen to something.... UGGHHHHHH.

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kalakov

Level 1

10 points

Aug 27, 2014 4:16 AM in response to JaysITunes645

Go to voiceover utility -> select Sound -> uncheck Audio Ducking. Enjoy 😀

AlecZ64

Level 1

24 points

May 31, 2015 11:31 AM in response to duckyfromducktown

Disabling audio ducking isn't having any effect for me. Do I have to reboot or something?

dung_h2

Level 1

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Jun 19, 2015 8:53 PM in response to JaysITunes645

Turned off Audio ducking, but issue still insists. Any suggestion ?

Aug 23, 2015 9:01 PM in response to JaysITunes645

The most-likely thing that would work is a terminal code. My guess is that Apple may have one posted somewhere. I'll be on the search for it ℹ

Mar 27, 2016 6:19 AM in response to midnightstar5725

Ahah, that discussion just links back to this one! Thank you anyway since someone over there said he tried my script, I'll go and bug him for feedback 👿

Apr 2, 2016 12:32 PM in response to sebtastik

Thanks! That REALLY Helped me out there! Say, do you mind if I make a separate Apple Discussions and point this out? I'll make sure you're credited for EVERYTHING you did!

Apr 2, 2016 1:38 PM in response to 101ToonLink

Sure go ahead, I only put together some stuff found on the internet!

OluSani

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4 points

Aug 24, 2016 7:59 PM in response to TildeBee

This was it. thanks

taykath

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Jun 6, 2017 5:40 PM in response to FerreverYoung

I've downloaded it, but when I change the channels to the soundflowerbed there is no audio. I have tried with and without headphones. Do you have any suggestions?

Sep 30, 2017 10:38 AM in response to JaysITunes645

Here is an easy way to solve this problem!

Sep 30, 2017 10:39 AM in response to jasonbroccoli

Here is an easy way to solve this problem!

On OS Mavericks, When i Face Time it lowers the system volume. Like iTunes and the adjustment sounds for volume up, and down, and such. Is there a setting, or preference to stop it from lowering every other volume?