Playback on Mac SpeechRecorder not working

[Alexandra S]

Hi,

I installed SpeechRecorder on my Mac. I am able to record (if I export the files, I can listen to them), but I’m not able to play them back in the app, using the space key.

Is there a solution to this issue?

Thank you

[Alex]

I encounter issues when setting up SpeechRecorder.
My environment: Macbook with M1 chip.
1. I cannot replay my takes, when I hit SPACE bar, the take doesn’t turn green to show it’s playing. specifically, there is no option for me to select output in wizard setup, no matter which device I tried (built-in microphone, wireless earbuds, wired headphones). It seems I have to got a device that can both input and output so, but don’t all modern audio devices can do both?
Do I need to purchase a recommended microphone, or there is any other way?
2. I cannot give score to my takes. once I change the number, it will get stuck.

[Simon]

The problem is that, on newer Macs, the microphone and the headphones/speakers appear as separate audio devices. So there is no single device with both inputs and outputs.

Here’s a possible solution:

try creating an aggregate device, using Audio MIDI Setup (which you’ll find in /Applications/Utilities). Press the small “+” in the lower left corner to create a new device. The attached screenshot shows you what to do.

Then, select this as your device in SpeechRecorder.

Warning! If you use the built-in microphone of your laptop at the same time as the built-in speakers, you will get audio feedback! Use headphones (being careful about the volume in case of feedback), or mute the speakers whilst recording / turn the microphone volume to zero for playback.

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[Simon]

Here is a screenshot for another example aggregate device, this time combining an external USB microphone with the built-in headphone port of a laptop.

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[Alex]

yes, this works well. Thanks a lot!

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