Macbook Pro M1 randomly shifts the sound balance to either right or left after connecting headphones or earphones. This happens probably 1 in every 20 times. What is the reason for this?
It's mostly shifting right and it's an issue that existed forever. The reason for it is that the microphones were positioned on the left side, and OS X thinks it's smart enough to move the balance to the right, so that music/audio doesn't interfere with microphones (might be helpful during calls). Skype used to do the same.<p>I am using a small app called Balance Lock <a href="https://apps.apple.com/us/app/balance-lock/id1019371109?mt=12" rel="nofollow">https://apps.apple.com/us/app/balance-lock/id1019371109?mt=1...</a> to automatically restore the balance. No affiliate with the author of the app in any way.