This article discusses a hidden app called Audio MIDI Setup, which allows users to connect two headphones to a Mac simultaneously. By following the steps provided, users can combine the audio output of their Mac to multiple destinations like headphones. This feature eliminates the need for headphone wires and enables users to enjoy movies, audiobooks, and music together with a friend or study partner. The app can be found in the Applications > Utilities folder on a Mac. It is a convenient solution for those who want to share audio experiences without sacrificing personal preferences.
Imagine settling in for a movie night with a friend, both immersed in the sound without detangling yourselves from headphone wires. Or maybe you're a language learner, wanting to listen to an audiobook alongside your study partner. Thanks to a nifty macOS feature, these scenarios are no longer cinematic fantasy.
The secret lies in a hidden app called Audio MIDI Setup, found in your Applications > Utilities folder.
This app unlocks the magic of multi-output devices, allowing you to combine the audio output of your
Mac
to multiple destinations like headphones.
Here are the steps to follow to connect two headphones at the same time on a Mac:
- Ensure both headphone pairs are connected to your Mac, via Bluetooth or the headphone jack.
- Launch Audio MIDI Setup and click the plus (+) button at the bottom left. Select Create Multi-Output Device.
- In the Audio Devices list, tick the boxes next to both headphone pairs you want to use.
- Select a Master Device from the drop-down menu. This device will be the primary audio source for both headphones.
- For optimal audio timing, especially with Bluetooth headphones, enable Drift Correction for the secondary device(s).
- Head over to System Preferences > Sound > Output and choose the newly created Multi-Output Device.
That’s all. By following these steps you can easily connect two headphones with a Mac. With this feature, you can binge-watch a show without headphone hogging or immerse yourselves in a co-op game or even listen to music together, each on your preferred headphones.
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