Audio jack output only mono?

Anyone else experiencing the audio jack output as only mono?

Depending upon which headset you are using and the 'jack' size, you may need to invest in an 'extension' to fit the jack all of the way into the output. Some have plastic that prevent complete insertion. If you purchase the extension that is made for the iPhone, it will fit your MBA.

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Hi!
I have just tried to install Windows 7 x86 version on my MacBook Pro running Mountain Lion and a couple of strange things start appearing:
    1. On the Boot Camp Assistant first screen, I tried to download the drivers and after about 15min the system responding that the server did not responded.
    2. I went further and installed the Win7 without making the ISO as requested by the assistant and with no driver burned on a CD
    3. After installed the Win7 I noticed that it did not recognise the WIFI in my home nor any other in the area;
    4. There is a freaking RED LIGHT coming from my Audio jack output that I have never seen in my life... and that scares me!
    5. The USB ports does not works on Win7 side !
    6. The ethernet does not work, Win7 just don´t recognise it...
    7. There is no Boot Camp on Win7 side to be deployed...
Basically I will use Windows to run Quicken for Windows, but I can´t acces my backups on Dropbox because I do not have intercet access, and obviously I am not going to be able to back up new files.
Is there someone able to help me?
I have:Boot Camp 5.0.0 / Win7 Ultimate x86 / MacBook 2,5Ghz Intel Core i5 MID-2012 / Memories 4GB amd 500GB/ OS X 10.8.1 / Boot Camp partition with 50Gb for Windows.
I appreciate all help!

Did you make sure to install the Bootcamp utilities after installing Windows? They can be found in the boot disk/usb flash that Bootcamp creates (check for a folder called "Windows Support").These should enable sound/video/trackpad/etc.to work with full functionaliity under Windows (you may need to reboot after doing so). After installing them, you may also want to run Windows Update to make sure you get the latest drivers.
As far as the red light, many models of Macbook Pros are equipped with a digital Audio out. You can either use the standard analog 3.5mm Stereo jack (standard headphone connector), a 3.5mm miniSPDIF digital coax or miniTOSLINK digital optical cable (hence the red light). Windows may not know how to handle to audio out port until the proper drivers are installed and it may be enabling the digital signal by default. Installing the drivers mentioned above should set this back to normal operation.
hope this helps.
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Audio is outputted only through the right speaker. There is no audio from the left one. Can anyone please help?

Whenever i try to play music without the headphones, the audio is outputted through only one speaker.

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Beats and all audio software apps work fine after Window 10 install; however I've lost output in all but one of my rear audio jacks during playback using any audio application (Media Player, Cakewalk, etc.). I went to manage audio devices on control panel and configure/test Speakers/Headphones and I got output out of all of the rear jacks to my speakers during testing; but, not during playback from audio applications.

I found a solution. After posting this question I went back through the various options for audio and updated my audio driver. I have since received a reply from the Microsoft Community forum ( http://answers.microsoft.com ) that confirms this.> Go to the device manager (Press Windows key + X, select device manager.> Locate audio adapter. In my case I had two headings for audio devices, "Audio inputs and outputs", and "Sound, video and game controllers. > I updated the driver for "IDT High Definition Audio CODEC" under "Sound, video and game controllers". It worked. > I had to restart twice for it to take effect.> It looks like it's the same driver for "Speakers/Headphones" under "Audio inputs and outputs".> Updating drivers is reversible using the "Roll Back Driver" button.

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I have an audio problem with my PowerPc Audio card, I presume. It is only outputting the right channel. I have a set of computer speakers and when I go into System Preferences and move the balance slider, there is only sound coming from the right channel. Absolutely nothing from the left.
I found this problem when editing in FCP and needing to do a split track with VO on channel 1 and Nats and music on channel 2. I could see the meters showing the audio output from channel 1 but no sound coming through the Mac's left channel output.
Also, I have a DeckLink extreme card in my system and when I test the L-R channel output I get the same problem. I do not know if the decklink is somehow using the Mac audio card for help with its output. I would think that it is using its own hardware for generating the audio output from the card.
Hardware issue? Time for a Mac Genius repair? Don't know if there is any workarounds or fixes before I go that route. Any help would be appreciated.
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No I didn't but I run my Mac's output into an analog mixer and then out to my speakers.
When outputting through channel 2 only, both speakers work, yet when I pan to channel 1 the sound drops out. As I pan from full channel 2, where both speakers are up full, you can hear the sound fade out.
Also, I got the Deck Link card to work through my mixer. The L and R channels are outputting through separate inputs in the mixer and work independently and correctly. I even changed out the mini stereo cable just in case and still no left channel out of the Mac.
Very weird! I've even repaired and defragged my system disk in case it is some sort of corrupted code. Just grasping at straws before I take it to a Mac Genius.
Thanks for writing. I appreciate any and all suggestions.
Doug

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When I hear music via iTunes with my Beats Mixr, I hear it louder with the right ear. Neither my Beats nor I have a problem. It comes from my MacBook Pro 13" (Late 2013, 4GB). What do I do?

Thank you very much. I remember touching something in the Audio System Prefrences. I just didn't know what. Anyway, thanks. My friends said that either my 250€ Beats or my brand new MacBook Pro is broken. When i tell them what actually happened, I'm going to look like a person who has just started reading "MacBook Pro for Dummies" – if it exists!
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3.5mm Audio Jack can't be used as an input anymore.

As I was researching laptops, I took into account my interest in sound and music recording and production. I was worried that the Macbook Air wouldn't be sufficient to record what I needed it to; however, I was reassured to find that the audio jack could be used as both an output and an input.
The day came on which I finally recieved my $1400 Macbook Air, come to find that the audio jack was only an audio output, and could not be switched. I read that this was disabled accidentally by a software upgrade, and I would like to know if there is a way to bypass this problem, or somehow fix the software so it recognizes a microphone input.
Thank You.

It is not disabled at all, you just have to have the right connector. I use it for full duplex telephone calls routinely with any of my iPhone compatible headsets.
The current MacBook Air uses a TRRS 3.5 mm mini jack, just like the iPhone. As long as the intended device (headphone/microphone) is compatible with this jack standard, you are fine.
TRRS (tip, ring, ring, sleeve)
You can also buy adapters that will "split" the connections into separate Mic and speaker channels, for use with recording equipment using other jacks. Say, for instance you have a microphone that uses a 1/4" jack.
Something like this:
http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-iphone-43f35f.htm

Audio output in Mono after upgrading to Cap 4

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I really hope someone can help me. I just upgraded from 3 to 4 and suddenly all new audio that I record plays in mono rather than in stereo as with my older audio files. The strange thing is that audio recorded in Ver 3 plays correctly and new audio files play in mono when exported as well. I'm using the same mike on the same laptop in the same office; the only change is the version upgrade. It's got to be a setting issue somewhere but I can't find where any audio output settings are found, except the normal one that allows me to change bitrate capture.
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Kristaa

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X-Fi Titanium only Mono output through Line-Out

Hi,
I have a problem with my x-fi titanium card. Since yesterday the output of the line-out is only mono. So the sound is always the same for right an left channel. I tried this in the mixer menue where you can test each channel if there is sound.
I already re-installed the newest drivers and changed PCI-E slot on my motherboard. The strange thing is in audio creation mode of the mixer I can see different amplitude for left and right channel of the output while testing.
After testing this whole thing I assume the amplifier of the card is broken and giving out the same signal to both channels.
Anymore suggestions?
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are you using a mono cable with the card? Your card could very well be outputting stereo, and if you use a mono cable, you will end up with 1 channel sound.
Have you checked your mixer to make sure that you do not have the balance slider set to the left or right?

When I plug in headphones or use audio jack only one speaker works.

I have an iphone 4g. When I plug in headphones only one side works. When I plug into my car audio jack...only one car speaker works.

There is only one speaker, the other side is the microphone.

How can I switch my output audio from stereo to mono?

Hey,
I can only hear out of one ear and I would like to be able to listen to the other half of my music on my headphones, how can I switch my audio from stereo to mono?
Thanks!
Zach

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2102690
http://www.scansound.com/index.php/stereo-to-mono-adapter.html
Or you could buy a mono/one ear headset. http://www.beso.com/2699431644/detail

Laptop HP 14d-006La has only one audio jack (mic/headset)

Laptop HP 14d-006La has only one audio jack (mic/headset)
How can I solve this?
I need to use my headset built-in mic instead of the laptop intengrated mic but it has only 1 audio jack, Can I solve this by software? or at least can I choose wether use the jack as mic or use it as external speaker?
Thanks in advance for any help

Hi EdgarNaranjo,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have read your thread on your HP 14-d006la Notebook and having issues with connecting a microphone. Audio-out (headphone)/Audio-in (microphone) jack connects optional powered stereo speakers, headphones, earbuds, a headset, or a television audio cable. Also connects an optional headset microphone. This jack does not support optional microphone-only devices. Be sure that the device cable has a 4-conductor, a connector that supports both audio-out (headphone) and audio-in (microphone). Here is a document on connecting a microphone.
Hope this helps.
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Audio jack from laptop outputting louder sound on the Right

My laptop which is an HP ENVY 15 Notebook PC with Windows 8.1has been outputting louder sound from the audio jack louder on the right earpud/headphone side than the left (or the left side is softer than the right). The sound outputs normally from the build in speakers though.
The speaker properties on it has both sides balanced on the volume output. I have tried resetting the BIOS and deleting the sound card drivers from Device Manager in the Control Panel. Also I've tried deleting the driver, redownload a new one, turning off the laptop, take out the battery and drain the power, then start pressing Esc...F10...F5...and so on steps (for the people that will tell me to do this).
Is there any other solution (besides resetting the laptop completely)?

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I see that when you connect your headphones that the audio is unbalanced, but when you are using the internal speakers it is fine.
When you connect your headphones have you gone into hardware and sound and configured the headset?
Here is a link to HP PCs - Resolving headphones and headset problems (Windows 8).
Have you tried different headsets or this headset in another computer and is the issue the same?
You can contact HP support at any time for further assistance. They can remotely access your system to aid in overcoming difficulties.
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I have an airport extreme which doesn't come with a straight audio jack on it like the express. Can I get a converter to go from the dual speaker plugs to usb on the extreme?

I have an airport extreme which doesn't come with a straight audio jack on it like the express does. Can I get a converter to go from the dual speaker plugs to usb on the extreme?

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