Life & fun · September 30, 2024
A macOS app to prevent sound quality degradation on AirPods
Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality streaming and the bandwidth is decreased to make it work. It's a known issue and here's what Apple recommends to fix it: https://support.apple.com/en-hk/102217 Most of the time(unless you are on a Mac Mini/Studio/Pro), you have much higher quality…
A macOS app to prevent sound quality degradation on AirPods launched on September 30, 2024 with 223 votes, #238 of 5,281 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 2 years on.
In plain words
This macOS app prevents sound quality degradation that occurs when using AirPods or Bluetooth headphones with a microphone on Mac. When the mic activates—such as during a Shazam search—Bluetooth bandwidth limitations cause audio to drop and return at reduced quality. The app addresses this known issue by automatically configuring the Mac's built-in microphone as the default input device while maintaining high-quality audio from the AirPods. It is designed for Mac users who want to preserve sound quality during calls and voice interactions without manual settings adjustments.
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1.5.1: 1) Now the app shows "What's new" window after update(can be disabled from the settings) 2)Fixed typos, small bugs. 1.5.0: 1) Now supports custom modes. If you have a dock or external mic&speakers, you can create your own modes that fit your needs. Check the settings 2) Built in support and feedback. Having an issue? Need a feature? Tell us. This is a major version update: 1) Now supports custom modes. If you have a dock or external mic&speakers, you can create your own modes that fit your needs. Check the settings 2) Built in support and feedback. Having an issue? Need a feature? Tell us. #New: Now you can use the volume of the active microphone directly from the menu in the menu…from apps.apple.com
In the maker’s words, at launch
Right, here's the thing: If you are using AirPods(or any Bluetooth headphones with a mic in fact) on Mac and something activates the mic(i.e. you Shazam a song), the sound will be interrupted momentarily and will return in very low quality. This is happening because Bluetooth can't handle both way high quality…
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