This differs on a per-app basis, but you can generally find most app preferences by clicking the app’s name in the menu bar at the top of the screen, then clicking on “Preferences.” When in doubt, a quick web search for something like “no sound mac” should yield some advice. The same can be said for a microphone that isn’t working when it should be. As mentioned, the no audio output device is installed in Windows 10 error happens due to a corrupted or outdated driver. If an audio device doesn’t appear in the sidebar of the Audio Devices window or doesn’t work, make sure it’s connected correctly to your Mac and that you installed any software included with the device. If you have no audio at all you likely need to specify an output device (like “Internal Speakers” or “Headphones”). In the Audio MIDI Setup app on your Mac, choose Window > Show Audio Devices.
To rectify these problems you’ll need to dig into the app’s preferences. This includes DAW software like Ableton, video editors like Adobe Premiere, and sound-editing software like Audacity. For overall CPU performance, the new Mac Pros 6,999 base model is up to 2× faster than a 28-core Intel-based Mac Pro, which started at 12,999. Some applications have their own sound preferences that must be managed manually. Not all sound problems are related to macOS. If you cannot see your HDMI device listed and it’s definitely connected and working, try disconnecting it and plugging it back in. Your Mac should remember which device output settings you prefer in the future.
