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Mac mini microphone problem

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zhian

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Sep 26, 2010
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Hey, I've been trying to get a USB-mic to work with my mac mini but have so far been unssuccessful, the microphone is working and I can find it in my system preferences but while on skype it just doesn't work...

Any ideas on how to make it work?
 
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PurdueGuy

macrumors regular
Jun 23, 2010
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zhian said:
Hey, I've been trying to get a USB-mic to work with my mac mini but have so far been unssuccessful, the microphone is working and I can find it in my system preferences but while on skype it just doesn't work...

Any ideas on how to make it work?
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In Skype, you need to select the microphone to use.
Skype menu -> Preferences -> Audio
 
Angelo95210

Angelo95210

macrumors 6502a
Jan 7, 2009
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So in the preferences panel the signal level is moving when you speak ? So yes this is probablt a configuration issue in Skype where you can select which microphone you want to use.
 
lynnequintana

lynnequintana

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Oct 1, 2010
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something to try

I've had the same problem before. Try going to System preferences , go to Sound and select the input tab and choose the one that describes your usb.

Hope it works for you.
 
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PurdueGuy

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Jun 23, 2010
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lynnequintana said:
I've had the same problem before. Try going to System preferences , go to Sound and select the input tab and choose the one that describes your usb.

Hope it works for you.
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The OP specifically said that didn't work. It needs to be selected in th Skye preferences.
 
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