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How to Connect Two Headphones to a MacBook Using Audio MIDI Setup

Learn how to connect two headphones to your MacBook simultaneously with Audio MIDI Setup in simple steps.

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Yes, you can connect 2 headphones to a MacBook using Audio MIDI Setup. Open the application, click the '+' button to create a multi-output device, then select both headphones. Ensure they are both checked before setting the multi-output device as your sound output.

Questions and answers

  1. Can I connect more than two headphones to a MacBook at the same time?

    Yes, using the Audio MIDI Setup on MacBook, you can create a multi-output device that allows multiple headphones or audio devices to play sound simultaneously.

  2. Do I need special hardware to connect two headphones to a MacBook?

    No special hardware is required. You can use built-in macOS features like Audio MIDI Setup to connect and output audio to two headphones at once.

  3. How do I set the multi-output device as sound output on MacBook?

    After creating the multi-output device in Audio MIDI Setup and selecting both headphones, open System Preferences, go to Sound, and select the multi-output device as your output device.

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