inadequate options in sound controls

I just finished reinstalling High Sierra. Input options of internal mic or line in result in no sound for videos or iTunes. I wasn't allowed to install Soundflower which is what I have used for years. This is a 2009 iMac.

iMac, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 4, 2025 12:49 AM

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