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Premiere Pro No Audio in Timeline

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Workaround available Windows, macOS Updated November 13, 2026Based on 4 user reportsHow we research

Quick answer

No sound in the timeline is nearly always an audio hardware setting. Set the correct Default Output, set Default Input to No Input and check the track mixer.

Most likely fix: Fix audio hardware settings

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

  1. 1. Fix audio hardware settings

    1. Open Edit > Preferences > Audio Hardware
    2. Set Default Output to the speakers or headphones you use
    3. Set Default Input to No Input
    4. If needed set sample rate to 48000 and buffer 512
    Did this fix it?

  2. 2. Check playback and mixer

    1. In Preferences > Playback, set the Audio Device to Adobe Desktop Audio
    2. Open the Audio Track Mixer and check mute, solo and master levels
    3. Solo and un-solo a track to refresh playback
    Did this fix it?

  3. 3. Reset preferences

    1. Hold Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac) at launch
    2. Restart and test with a Bars and Tone clip
    Did this fix it?

Symptoms

The timeline plays video but is silent, audio drops out, or sound works in other apps but not in Premiere.

Why it happens

  • Wrong default output device
  • Bluetooth or USB audio input conflicts
  • Muted or soloed tracks or master at zero
  • Corrupt preferences

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