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Privacy Block Removed.
Your next step, based on what you observed.
1 · Choose a symptom2 · Check safely3 · Your next step
YOUR COMPUTER IS RESPONDING
macOS has strict privacy controls. If an app isn't explicitly allowed to use the mic, the system sends it silence to protect you.
You may need to restart the app for the new permission to take effect.
A symptom can have more than one cause. These guides help you choose a next step; confirming a hardware fault requires testing.
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