[SOLVED] Unable to switch audio output + static hiss/buzz

[ranjithshegde]

Hi,

I am on Sierra 10.12.2, when I plug the headphones in, the audio from back panel (main speakers) goes away and I am not finding the option to chose between them in system preferences. Is there a fix to this?

For enabling audio I just ran the Clover-ALC120.command, did not add appleHDA or any other kexts,

Also I have a static noise from any/all audio devices. Initially I considered it to be just a ground loop problem but seeing as it does not happen on my windows partition, any specific thing I could do?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[toleda]

when I plug the headphones in, the audio from back panel (main speakers) goes away

Works as designed; headphones mutes speakers,
Two choices:
1. edit AppleHDA.kext
2. Use SysPrefs/Sound/Output/2nd Line Out > motherboard/black/speakers

 

[ranjithshegde]

Works as designed; headphones mutes speakers,
Two choices:
1. edit AppleHDA.kext
2. Use SysPrefs/Sound/Output/2nd Line Out > motherboard/black/speakers

I used the second tip and it works excellently.

Thank you so much for your time and suggestions