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cazzzac44 Author

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Set default sound input/output

I work from home and have 4x audio outputs (MacbookPro speakers, HDMI monitor, iPhone speakers, USB speaker). I also have 2x audio inputs (MacbookPro microphone, iPhone mic).

There should be a setting in MacOS to allow selection of a default sound input/output, so that whenever you plug in a particular output (e.g. USB speakers), it will default to that.

It currently defaults to MacbookPro input/output if my speakers weren't plugged in initially, but since the MacbookPro is closed in my desktop setup, it can't record any sound.

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 13.1

Posted on Jan 9, 2023 1:53 AM

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racheals14

Community Specialist

Posted on Jan 11, 2023 8:11 AM

Hello cazzzac44,

Based on your post, it sounds like you have some feedback about the input/output audio setting options built into macOS. To ensure your feedback reaches Apple, please submit it here: Product Feedback

Take care!

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