Is there a way to set iTunes to play in mono?

Question

I've got a set of speakers, but one of them doesn't work. Is there any way to get iTunes to output to mono, but with both channels?

I'm on Leopard, and going to System Preferences » Sound » Output and sliding the Balance all the way to one side doesn't help, as it doesn't combine the channels.

Solution 1

A 1/8" mono adapter from Radio Shack might work for you. Of course, while you're there you could just pick up a new set of speakers;)

I'd also bet that Audio Hijack Pro can do it for you, but a license for that will cost you just a bit less than a basic new set of computer speakers.

Solution 2

• Go to the apple symbol (),
• Go to preferences,
• In System go to Accessibility
• Go to the Audio option
• Select "Play as Mono"

That's it, nothing to do in itunes

Comments

[J. Polfer]

If your'e running Windows, you may want to checkout this question. A "mixer adapter" might do the same.

[Seth Glickman]

For what it's worth, it turns out Audio Hijack Pro does do this. And you can buy a license immediately 24/7.

[chamberlainpi]

This definitely should be the chosen answer :D easy to setup!

[Chris Trahey]

This is a great help, agree it should be chosen. Helped me without going to the store!

[fletom]

This won't convert stereo to mono, it will just play one of the two stereo channels through both speakers. This can ruin music with significant differences between the left and right channels.

[phoebus]

Up voted yours, better than my answer:)