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PurpleCliff

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I want to use my headset for Garageband, so I plug it in, and sound does work - but garageband is still using my imac's built in microphone. What do I need to do?
Thanks.
 

jzuena

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I want to use my headset for Garageband, so I plug it in, and sound does work - but garageband is still using my imac's built in microphone. What do I need to do?
Thanks.

In GarageBand's Preferences under Audio/MIDI, have you selected this headset for audio input?
 

PurpleCliff

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In GarageBand's Preferences under Audio/MIDI, have you selected this headset for audio input?

If I go to Preferences, Audio/MIDI, Audio Input - it lets me choose from System Setting, Built-in Microphone and Built-in Input.
If I choose Built-in Input - Both the headset and my iMac's built in mic don't work
If I choose System Setting or Built-in Microphone, it uses my iMac's built in mic.
 

Cromulent

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If I go to Preferences, Audio/MIDI, Audio Input - it lets me choose from System Setting, Built-in Microphone and Built-in Input.
If I choose Built-in Input - Both the headset and my iMac's built in mic don't work
If I choose System Setting or Built-in Microphone, it uses my iMac's built in mic.

Go to Systems Preferences and click on the sound tab. Set the correct audio input up there and then quit and relaunch Garageband.
 

PurpleCliff

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Feb 23, 2009
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Go to Systems Preferences and click on the sound tab. Set the correct audio input up there and then quit and relaunch Garageband.

Still no luck ... :(
I guess I'll just do my podcast with the built in microphone. Unless anyone can suggest anything else?
Thanks for you help!!
 
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