SOLVED Headphone/Microphone combo port acting weird (ALC295/3542)

[EliteMacx86]

Yeah, I am using the one that came with the laptop.

Nice.

Already using layout-id 13.

Then check with Layout ID = 77

Should I update to the latest OpenCore? (0.8.2->0.8.3)

Updating will not help in this case.

Removed the drivers you said.

No PR files attached.

Also the speakers are detected as headphones and the output menu in system preferences says headphone port.

Which speakers? Can you explain more about your Audio setup?

 

[Kernel]

Which speakers? Can you explain more about your Audio setup?

So when I connect my speaker to the headphone/microphone jack it gets detected as a headphone and not a speaker (I don't know if this matters).

 

[EliteMacx86]

So when I connect my speaker to the headphone/microphone jack it gets detected as a headphone and not a speaker (I don't know if this matters).

Speakers? Which speakers? Note that regardless of the Audio device, either a Speaker, Headphone, or Earphone, if having a 3.5mm jack, when plugged, it will recognize as Headphones under OS X/macOS. This is because it detects the jack type, not the type of device you use. On Desktops, the rear ports do have a Speaker type.

 

[Kernel]

Speakers? Which speakers? Note that regardless of the Audio device, either a Speaker, Headphone, or Earphone, if having a 3.5mm jack, when plugged, it will recognize as Headphones under OS X/macOS. This is because it detects the jack type, not the type of device you use. On Desktops, the rear ports do have a Speaker type.

It's a 3.5mm jack I think. Standard laptop plug. It's an external DTK computer subwoofer/speaker set with a jack plug. But it's not the speaker is faulty because it works under Windows and also headphones do the same in macOS.

Also, layout id 77 makes it worse. Now it's just static noise coming, and also the internal microphone always shows input but there is no sound.

PR: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xoGfUK6R5g8vb-LEM2pvEP5i4D5m43Ar/view?usp=sharing

 

[EliteMacx86]

Also, layout id 77 makes it worse. Now it's just static noise coming, and also the internal microphone always shows input but there is no sound.

The possible Layout IDs are: 1, 3, 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 77

Try Layout ID=13 and add CodecCommander.

Also, a dedicated guide is available for this issue

GUIDE - Audio Distortion when using Headphones on Laptops [Clover/OpenCore]

Fix Audio Distortion when using Headphones on Laptops [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers fixing of Audio Distortion when using Headphones on Laptops using Clover and OpenCore. Overview After enabling the Audio, you might encounter audio distortion/crackling...

elitemacx86.com

 

[Kernel]

Try Layout ID=13 and add CodecCommander.

Also, a dedicated guide is available for this issue

GUIDE - Audio Distortion when using Headphones on Laptops [Clover/OpenCore]

Fix Audio Distortion when using Headphones on Laptops [Clover/OpenCore] An EliteMacx86 Exclusive Guide - This guide covers fixing of Audio Distortion when using Headphones on Laptops using Clover and OpenCore. Overview After enabling the Audio, you might encounter audio distortion/crackling...

elitemacx86.com

Thank you so much! It worked! The sound is as clean as on Windows.
I have a question. Is there any way to get an Intel Smart Sound microphone working? I can open a thread for it if that's better.
Thank you again for your help. Marking as solved.

 

[EliteMacx86]

Thank you so much! It worked! The sound is as clean as on Windows.

Great. So, Layout ID=13 and CodecCommander right?

I have a question. Is there any way to get an Intel Smart Sound microphone working? I can open a thread for it if that's better.

Unfortunately, SST isn't supported on macOS yet.

Thank you again for your help. Marking as solved.

You're welcome!

 

[Kernel]

Great. So, Layout ID=13 and CodecCommander right?

Yeah.

Unfortunately, SST isn't supported on macOS yet.

OK. I have Windows installed in dual boot so I will use that if I need microphone.

 

[Kernel]

OK. I have Windows installed in dual boot so I will use that if I need microphone.

Nevermind bluetooth and external microphones work.

 

[EliteMacx86]

Yeah.

OK. I have Windows installed in dual boot so I will use that if I need microphone.

Great.

Nevermind bluetooth and external microphones work.

Yes, built-in may not work. External one should work.

Closing this thread as the original issue is solved.