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SoundOut - 1.1b1

Change output sound device using the System menu

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All Time:	(4.1)
This Version:	(3.8)
Current Version:	1.1b1
Release Date:	2003-02-15
License:	Freeware
Downloads (this version):	8,245
Downloads (all versions):	13,293

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Product Description:

A small app used to change the output sound device in mac os x. Planned additions include: scripting, more graphics for different devices, and more control over sound devices in os x, eg: selection of input device.

What's new in this version:

Split program in a server and a client app.
Add control for input sound devices.
Added features in pref panel to allow adjustment of levels from within the server application.

Operating System Requirements:

This product is designed to run on the following operating systems:

Mac OS X 10.3
Mac OS X 10.2
Mac OS X 10.1
Mac OS X 10.0

Additional Requirements:

Mac OS X 10.0 or higher

Feedback Summary:

This Version:
Overall Rating:	(3.8)	Features:	(5.0)	Support:	(4.0)
Ease of Use:	(5.0)	Quality / Stability:	(5.0)	Price:	(5.0)

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Can't Unmount Disc Image - Version: 1.1b1, 3/1/2005 09:51AM PST

surface

I can't Unmount Disc Image?

Seems useful, though opening an app
to control audio settings doesn't feel THAT
much more efficient than doing it via pref .

the simplest! - Version: 1.1b1, 8/8/2004 09:13AM PST

Gregory

I tried SoundOut but didn't like the fact that it uses an app rather than a menu item. I then tried SoundSource which is a real menu item. SoundSource's interface looks very professional and shows all of the options for input and output sound, even separating the output device selection for system and other sounds.

I have however uninstalled SoundSource and gone back to SoundOut. why? because it's so damn simple to use. I don't need input options and I don't need separate system and other output options. all I need is to be able to switch between my two connected output devices; my SoundSticks and my headphones. the fact that SoundOut always places the unchosen device first in the menu is pure genius! whenever I need to switch devices, the one I need is always first in the menu.

my only disappointment is that SoundOut lists my headphones as "Built-in Audio" in its menu rather than "Headphones" as shown in the Sound preferences panel. overall though, it's a great utility to have.

SoundOut is better - Version: 1.1b1, 5/3/2004 01:11AM PST

Max Lee

Installed it and got it working without a hitch. SoundOut works great with Fast User Switching. I tested it by having one user sending iTunes 4.5 output to my speakers and another user sending iTunes 4.5 output to my hi-fi via a USB to analog converter. Both logged in and playing simultaneously and using FUS. I like the simple icon, simple menu interface, and the fact I do not have to show the input selections. Great for non-techie people. What does the computer type selection do in the Appearance preference?

I tried SoundSource first but switched. SoundSource hangs my menu bar when I have it loaded in multiple users and have multiple users logged on. And the menu has too many options for non-techies.