Adobe releases Premiere Pro update, hopes to resolve audio issue that led to blown out MacBook Pro speakers for some users

Some updates are critical, especially if the issue at hand seems to be blowing out assorted MacBook Pro speakers.

Late last week, Adobe released an update for its Premiere Pro editing software with the hope that it resolves an audio issue that led to some users with blown-out notebook speakers.

The issue, reported here, affected some MacBook Pro users, wherein the software suddenly caused loud, distorted audio to play through their MacBook Pro speakers, resulting in permanent damage. In many cases, the issue arose when users were editing the audio settings of video clips. 

Adobe initially advised at least one customer to try disabling the MacBook Pro’s microphone in Premiere Pro by selecting No Input under Preferences > Audio Hardware > Default Input, although the issue persisted for some users. 

On February 19, Adobe informed users of its community support forum that the company was “aware of the issue” and “was working on a solution that will help users mitigate risk.” This issue has now apparently been resolved in a version 13.0.3 update pushed to Premiere Pro users via the Creative Cloud app.

The fix is described as follows:

Fixed issues with Premiere Pro that reduce noise interaction and help minimize possible impact.

While Adobe is urging all users to update their software, there’s still no word on how affected users might be recompensed following damage to their Macs. 

In some cases, the bill can run into the several hundred dollar range in that users have to replace the entire top case assembly. This, in turn, consists of the speakers, keyboard, trackpad, and battery.

Neither Apple or Adobe have commented on the issue at present.

Stay tuned for additional details as they become available.

Via MacRumors