How do I connect my aux mic to my Mac?

Connect a microphone to your computer

1. If you’re using your computer’s built-in microphone, choose Built-in Microphone as the input source in GarageBand > Preferences > Audio > Devices.
2. Connect the microphone to your computer’s audio input port (if it has one), then choose Built-in Input as the track’s input source.

Does MacBook have mic input?

It seems that a lot of people who suddenly found themselves working from home have discovered something rather annoying — while they can plug a microphone into the 3.5mm headphone jack on a MacBook, it doesn’t work. If you connect a mic and it shows up as headphones, the following will help you.

How do you add a microphone to your input on a Mac?

First, click on the Apple logo in the upper left corner of your screen, then click System Preferences. This will open up the System Preferences menu, and in the second row to the right will be Sound. Click on that. In the Sound menu, click on the Input tab to see the list of microphones available to use.

How do I use my headphone jack as a mic Mac?

Locate the “Audio Line-in” port on the back of your Mac, identified with an icon of two triangles connected by a circle. Insert the plug from your headphones into the “Audio Line-in” port. You can now use the headphones as a microphone to record audio for your business.

Where is the microphone on a MacBook Pro?

If your Mac has separate ports for input and output, the sound input port has a microphone icon. If your Mac has only one sound port, it has a headphones icon () and can be used for both input and output.

Where do I find sound input on my MacBook Air?

Select the device you want to use in the list of sound input devices. All sound input devices available to your Mac are listed. If your display has an internal microphone, it’s listed as “Display Audio.” Do any of the following to adjust your sound input settings: Adjust the input volume: Drag the volume slider.

Why is my mic not working on my MacBook Pro?

A common cause of microphone problems is a misconfigured sound input. Head to System Preferences > Sound, and then click the “Input” tab. You should see a list of devices you can use as a sound source, including, (hopefully) the microphone you want to use. To use a device, such as “Internal Microphone,” click it.

Is there a sound port on a MacBook Pro?

If your Mac has only one sound port, it may have a headphones icon or no icon at all. This sound port supports stereo output and mono input (such as a headset with a built-in microphone).