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  1. R

    Need help in choosing a microphone

    I have researched and came to a conclusion to buy either BLUE YETI MICROPHONE or ZOOM H2N MICROPHONE. I want to use this microphone to record my narration (post production audio) for a YouTube video. I will be recording indoor. Which microphone do you guys think would be better for my need ...
  2. eklkrl

    2016 MBP (TB) does not support 96 kHz audio output

    I've discovered this the hard way, i.e. after purchasing one. Setting aside the issue of whether 96 kHz is useful as a delivery format, for those of us doing audio production who mix in 96 kHz, it's always been great to be able to work on sessions with just the Macbook Pro and a pair of...
  3. MrXiro

    Airpod alternative; Thermaltake Luxa2

    Someone else posted a link on here the other day so I picked these up cause I'm just a geek for wireless headphones... anyway been using them for the last 2 days. OMG... Thermaltake Luxa2 I'm sure going to be returning my Airpods... At $40 on Amazon vs $160 for the Airpods these are a WAY...
  4. cswifx

    Headphone jack audio distortion issue

    Hello fellow MacRumors forum users I've been having a rare but disturbing problem on my SE ever since upgrading to iOS 10.2 (can't really say cause I went straight to 10 after getting the device). Basically at some random point in time, the headphone jack would stop working, and after...
  5. F

    Voice Memos APP and Audio recordings

    No one ever really talks about microphone and audio recording improvements in iPhones and iPods. Are there significant changes / differences in iPhone 7 voice recordings compared to iPhone 6 Do they make improvements every year What is the best iPhone to use when recording ?
  6. E

    Streaming Live Audio Between Devices

    Hi all, Looking to crowdsource some ideas. We are trying to stream live audio from one room to another across a local-only* wireless network. *this is of particular relevance as we have had issues with getting certain devices, especially iOS ones to stay on a local-only network. We are...
  7. Z

    Male Audio Jack to Female Lighting?

    Hello, I am waiting for my new MacBook Pro Late 2016 and for a few days now I am searching for the opposite adapter that came with my iPhone7, a 3,5mm male audio jack to female lighting. I never use my EarPods with my iPhone, although i like using headphones with my laptop. Because EarPods'...
  8. urbanski

    Advice on microphone suitable for 2016 MacBook Pro

    Have acquired a 2016 MacBook Pro 15" but need to use an external microphone for vlogging. Most external mics have a 3.5mm audio jack, but of course there's no 3.5mm audio in on the new Pro. Question is...does anybody know where I can source a USB C - 3.5mm audio jack adpater for the external...
  9. I

    Looking for a cue sheet creator and audio splitter

    Hi there Does anyone know of a cue sheet creator and audio splitter application available for the Mac? I have some radio recordings of music that I wish to split into tracks. This I would do my marking each track and and save the file as cue sheet. Then once completed I can run it and all the...
  10. H

    Speaker quality MB 2016 Touchbar vs without-Touchbar

    Am I curious to know if there is any difference between the speakers quality on the MacBook Pro 13,3“ without Touchbar and the MacBook Pro 13,3“ with Touchbar? The design on different models is totally different. The MacBook without Touchbar is using just two small speakers (ifixit teardown)...
  11. V

    Distortion that sounds like clipping, but isn't

    I have been capturing audio from a site called "Name My Tune", where people sing or whistle a tune into their computer in hopes someone will identify it. There's an odd kind of distortion that shows up in a lot of the samples posted - a clicking noise that sounds like clipping distortion due to...
  12. jamie.shaw

    Audio pausing on iOS 10.1 – Facebook background audio?

    Hi, Since upgrading to iOS 10.1, or for the past few days at least, I'm noticing issues with both the standard Music and Podcast apps pausing randomly for no reason. This happens both when walking with bluetooth headphones and when connected to the car via lightning. I can't find a root cause...
  13. S

    Resolved ThunderBolt 3 > ThunderBolt 2 > Firewire

    Hi Guys, I am an audio guy and as many other audio guys out there, i currently own a firewire interface. Honestly, the future of Mac is giving me rather bad anxiety about the future port compatibility with our interfaces. Is there anyone out there with knowledge on how Thunderbolt & FireWire...
  14. G

    OS X 10.11 El capitan audio issues. A class room needs your help ASAP.

    Hello guys, My names Josh and if you cant tell already I have literally just joined this forum. A few days ago I started a new career as a Technical support engineer here in the UK. (Love the job and hope to spend many happy years here). Today I received an email from someone in desperate need...
  15. D

    Auto syncing a bunch of audio and videos clips

    Hi there, I received a bunch of audio and video files for a short film. I have 10 scenes worth video coverage and lav and boom audio for each scene. I tried Plural eyes but the programs seems to be having a hard time with most of the files. I have Premiere CC but for tons of video and audio...
  16. S

    iPhone 7 plus audio popping and crackling.

    So, ever since I got my iPhone 7 Plus, every time I FaceTime (with someone who also has an iPhone 7 Plus), throughout the call there will be a frequent popping noise that kind of sounds like when you pull out your headphones while something is playing, but louder. He tends to use the speaker...
  17. gavinstubbs09

    TSclientX 2.0 Beta Released

    I don't know if any of you have heard of TSclientX but it is an alternative to Microsoft's RDC included with the Office suites. TSclientX has not been updated in almost 10 years. The developer sent me an email the other day, so today I downloaded it on my G5 Quad and gave it a shot connecting...
  18. Oddible

    Possible to prevent sound switching to HDMI when plugged in?

    Is there any way to set my sound so that it WON'T switch to HDMI when I plug in my extra monitor? I frequently plug my MBP into my extra monitor at my desk but I'm also always carrying it to meetings. My monitor is HDMI but doesn't have a headphone jack. So every time I plug in my monitor...
  19. S

    Audio playback without iPhone

    Hi everyone, I would love to use my Apple Watch at the gym without my iPhone nearby. I have accessible wifi when I'm at the gym. As a Spotify user, I haven't switched to Apple Music to use its offline music (on watch) feature. I also haven't been able to find an audio app that will stream...
  20. zulkarnain

    USB speakers not working

    Hi there, I am using the Edifier R19u USB speakers with a mid-2010 iMac. After updating to MacOS Sierra, the system no longer detects the speakers and I'm now unable to play any sound through the external speakers. The sound is playing thru the internal speakers instead. Any fix for this?? HELP!