Rescan Connected Audio Devices to Wake Up Sleeping MacBook Pro M2

Rescan Connected Audio Devices: Wake Sleeping MacBook Pro M2

If you're a MacBook Pro M2 user running Sonoma 14.4 and have connected a Solid State Logic SSL2+ audio interface via USB-C, you might have encountered an issue where the MacBook gets power from the interface, but doesn't recognize it as an audio device.

The Problem

When connecting the SSL2+ audio interface to the MacBook Pro M2 via USB-C, the MacBook gets power from the interface, but doesn't recognize it as an audio device. This can be frustrating, especially when you need to use the audio interface for recording or mixing audio.

The Solution

To solve this issue, you need to wake up the sleeping MacBook Pro M2 to recognize the connected audio device. Here's how to do it:

1. Disconnect the SSL2+ audio interface from the MacBook Pro M2.
2. Close any audio applications that are currently running on the MacBook Pro M2.
3. Restart the MacBook Pro M2.
4. Connect the SSL2+ audio interface to the MacBook Pro M2 via USB-C.
5. Open the Audio MIDI Setup app on the MacBook Pro M2.
6. Click on the "Window" menu and select "Show Audio Window" to display the audio devices connected to the MacBook Pro M2.
7. If the SSL2+ audio interface is not listed, click on the "+" button at the bottom of the window and select "Create Aggregate Device".
8. Add the SSL2+ audio interface to the Aggregate Device by selecting it in the Audio Device List and clicking on the "+" button.
9. Close the Audio MIDI Setup app and launch your audio application.
10. The SSL2+ audio interface should now be recognized by the MacBook Pro M2 and available for use in your audio application.

Preventing the Issue

To prevent this issue from happening again, make sure that the SSL2+ audio interface is not connected to the MacBook Pro M2 when it goes to sleep. You can also try using a different USB-C cable or port on the MacBook Pro M2 to connect the audio interface.

Connecting an SSL2+ audio interface to a MacBook Pro M2 via USB-C can cause the MacBook to not recognize the audio device. To solve this issue, you need to wake up the sleeping MacBook Pro M2 and follow the steps outlined above. By doing so, you can ensure that your audio interface is properly recognized and available for use in your audio applications.

References

• How to troubleshoot audio issues on your Mac
• Solid State Logic SSL2+ Audio Interface
• Sonoma Wire Works