Apple has issued a small update to correct an audio problem caused by the OS X 10.4.10 update released last month.
After installing the Mac OS X 10.4.10 update of June 20, some users were plagued by “popping” or “crackling” sounds which would come through when some external speakers were connected to Intel-based Macs.
To remove the Rice Krispies effect from your Mac, Apple has released a new audio patch.
Today's patch is listed as “Audio Update 2007-001” and came be retrieved via Software update or direct from the Apple site.
The 660KB download is a recommended update for all Intel Macs, but older PowerPC machines are not affected.
Apple has also re-released the original Mac OS X 10.4.10 update as v1.1 to add the audio patch, so if you've held off based on the audio problems it should be safe to upgrade now.
