Can I use my AirPods with ListenHub?

Yes you can use AirPods or other Bluetooth headphones with ListenHub.
However, Bluetooth audio devices have a fixed sample rate of 48 kHz.
If your DAW session or another app is running at a different sample rate, you may hear:

• Audio glitches

• Stuttering playback

• Pitch‑shifted or sped‑up/slow‑down audio

This guide explains how to set up AirPods with ListenHub for stable playback.

Why This Happens

Bluetooth headphones (including AirPods) always operate at 48 kHz.
If ListenHub or your DAW is set to a different sample rate, Core Audio resampling struggles to keep up, leading to playback issues.
Matching all devices and applications to 48 kHz resolves the problem.

Step‑by‑Step Setup for AirPods in ListenHub

1. Open the ListenHub Desktop App

   • Make sure it is running before connecting your AirPods.

2. Connect Your AirPods / Bluetooth Headphones

   • In macOS, set them as your audio output.

3. Check Sample Rates in Audio MIDI Setup

   • Open Applications → Utilities → Audio MIDI Setup.

   • Confirm that both:

     • AirPods

     • ListenHub
       are set to 48,000 Hz (48 kHz).

   • Do not change ListenHub’s sample rate — adjust your DAW/project settings instead.

4. Test with Music Playback

   • Open a streaming app such as Spotify and confirm audio plays at normal speed with no glitches.

5. Match Your DAW’s Sample Rate

   • Set your DAW session sample rate to 48 kHz before starting work.

   • Some DAWs (e.g. Logic Pro) will reload the last project with its saved sample rate, so make sure your templates and previous sessions are set to 48 kHz if you plan to monitor over Bluetooth.

If You Still Experience Issues

• Restart ListenHub.

• If needed, restart the ListenHub Core Audio Driver in Applications → Utilities → Activity Monitor.

• Disconnect and reconnect your AirPods.

Important Notes

• Any DAW session not running at 48 kHz will cause disruption in playback that persists until AirPods are disconnected and ListenHub is restarted.

• For consistent results, base all DAW sessions at 48 kHz if Bluetooth headphones are your main monitoring tool.

• Future ListenHub updates will further improve sample‑rate handling with Bluetooth devices.

Related Articles / Links

• ListenHub User Guide