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2011 iMac external mic
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Or, for better dynamic range, you could use the Griffin iMic
The iMic allows you to use any microphone you want, but plugs into the Mac via USB. Therefore you have the benefits of a USB Mic, but with the ability to pair it with a Mic of your choice, from a bargain basement £10 mic to a Shure at £300
The iMic allows you to use any microphone you want, but plugs into the Mac via USB. Therefore you have the benefits of a USB Mic, but with the ability to pair it with a Mic of your choice, from a bargain basement £10 mic to a Shure at £300
i try using the audio in socket and didn't work :S is there any setting i should change?
sure you weren't using the headphone input? it's an easy mistake to make
Please keep in mind that all Macs have a "Line-In" port and NOT a "Mic" port, the two work mechanically different other than having the same socket as a headphone jack. Line-In is not powered, meaning you'll be able to connect an externally powered Mic to that port via a male-male audio jack. Generally, computers that ship with Windows have "Mic" ports, which offer additional power to a mic that does not have it's own power source. Hope this helps!