Loss of internal sound devices.

After trying portable speakers (which used a usb and 3.5mm headphone jack) to play a show on my Macbook Air (Mid '13), I swapped for a HDMI TV setup to play the show. After successful entertainement and returning to my quarters, I noticed the Air cannot detect internal sound devices (both output and input). It seems that a headset + usb sound card adapter and the HDMI TV can output sound. However, the internal speakers nor do iphone headphones work with the 3.5mm jack. When I plug them in, I hear a static pop noise and then a soft drone of static.
Some remedies I have tried are:
SMC reset
PRAM reset (unable to hear chime even after 4-5 zaps)
repair permissions
plug and unplug working output sources
I've had the Macbook Air for about a month and spend the majority of my time using it for multitasking browsers, power points, and word documents. Frequently, I also spend time playing a native client of League of Legends.
Minimum requirements: https://support.leagueoflegends.com/entries/234272-Minimum-System-Requirements-P C-
I'm unsure how to approach the situation or if I overlooked something.

Does the Speaker still work? Are any alerts played at all? Calls on Loudspeaker?
Sounds like a problem with that... How long have you had it? If not long, try to get it replaced... if a bit longer, I'd recommend taking it to your nearest Nokia Service Centre (www.nokia.com/repair) and asking them to take a look at it.Message Edited by richcowell on 28-Jul-2006
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my macbook air is just over one year old (naturally). when i turned it on this morning, the sound icon was greyed. there are no devices listed to access. is this a hardware or software issue?

I had exactly this happen on my new iMac for no apparent reason. Telephone help from Apple had me archive and install again and all was well.
I would suggest you try that first before you take your machine in, as they will ask what you have done for yourself, I'm sure.

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Hi Lyndon4321,
I know that can be frustrating when using an external display, but take a look at the article below to continue troubleshooting. I would take a look at Reset the system and work you way down.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177
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Howdy eyeso,
It sounds like you are no longer getting audio from the built in speakers on your Mac after using an external set. I recommend the troubleshooting in the article named:
Troubleshooting issues with no audio from built-in speakers on Macs
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1574
If you are still having issues after you have confirmed the proper version of Mac OS X is installed, make sure the computer is set to play sound from the right source.
Remove any external audio devices and cables from the USB, FireWire, or 3.5 mm audio ports.
Open System Preferences from the Apple () menu, the Dock, or from the Applications folder on your hard drive.
Open the Sound pane and the Output tab, then select Internal Speakers as in this image:
If Internal Speakers is not an option proceed to step 4. For Mac Pro computers, proceed to step 5.
If Internal Speakers is present but not selected, select it and test again.
If the Output volume slider is low or the Mute box is selected, raise the volume slider or deselect the Mute box and test again.
If the issue continues through these steps and Internal Speakers remains the selected option proceed to step 5.
If the Internal Speakers option does not appear in the Output tab and your computer is not a Mac Pro, check that Digital Out is present as in the image below:
Confirm again that all external audio devices and cables have been removed.
Check to see if a red light is lit in the line-out port. If so, your Apple computer may need service.
If you do not see a red light, proceed to step 5.
If the issues persist, contact Apple support for further troubleshooting assistance.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
All the best,
Sterling

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I want to do the following:
For speakers I have the Logitech Z-10 that have an internal usb sound device. Sadly it hasn't a connector for a mic.
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My mainboard has an onboard sound chip that I used before I had the Logitechs.
So my question is, can I use the usb speakers and the onboard chip simultaniously - one for out and one for in?
I alread adjusted my modprobe.conf so that every device has its index number but I don't know how to proceed.
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You're right. In ventrilo I can chose different devices.
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Every couple of weeks or so, when turning on my PowerBook, or restarting, my sound device settings are lost, and I have to restart using the reset pram rule.
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I just heard the "pop" as I'm writing this, and haven't rebooted yet, so don't have my device settings activated yet. I guess my next stop is the Altec forums!
Thanks for any help.
My MBP always has a pop before a sound, if it has been idle for a while. This has been reported before. It seems that when the digital sound system "wakes up" it makes a pop sound. That is normal but not really acceptable.
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