MacOS – faster way to change the sound inputs and outputs

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I use multiple sound inputs and outputs. For example, for outputs I have my internal speakers, Air Parrot, and Bluetooth speakers. For inputs I have my internal microphone, Line In, Air Parrot, and a Bluetooth microphone.

To switch between these I go to Sound Preferences and select either the Output button or Input button and then select the device I want to use and then close the Sound Preferences.

Is there a quicker way?

Best Answer

Yes. You can select any connected device via the Volume icon in your menu bar.

To do this, hold the option key down first before clicking on the volume icon. This will give you a choice of both Output Devices and Input Devices and you can just use your mouse to select the device you want. You can also use this as a quicker way to open your Sound Preferences directly.

NOTE: If you do not have the volume icon in your menu bar, you can enable this in your Sound Preferences.

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Get the Sound Output Device Name with AppleScript

SwitchAudioSource http://code.google.com/p/switchaudio-osx/ is a command-line utility which works under Lion and Mtn Lion (I don't know about newer OS X versions). If it works for you, then you can use it in an AppleScript, as follows:

on run

    set theSwitch to "path_to_SwitchAudioSource"
    set theLine to "Current audio output device is:"

    do shell script theSwitch & " -c"
    display dialog theLine & return & return & result buttons {"OK"}

end run

Headphones, MacBook Pro, Parallels and no sound on the headphones

Go to System Preferences > Sound Click on headphones or internal speakers

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Headphones, MacBook Pro, Parallels and no sound on the headphones

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