I have a headset with a mic and headphone jack. When I connect it to my iMac the headphones work but the mic does not. I changed input to Line In but still does not work.
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Connect headset to 2011 iMac
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You need a combo mike / headphone connector (2 bands). There might be a Y-adapter available.
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USB or Bluetooth headset.
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USB or Bluetooth headset.
OK, I'm gonna have to bump this one.
I was amazed that the line in was not a mic input. I already have a nice mic and headset for my PC. I dont want to buy either a USB or a bluetooth mic. What adapter will I need to connect a normal mini-jack 3.5mm mic input to the 2011 iMac?
I want to play Diablo without my friends complaining about the ambient noise. Please link to the adapter so I can see what kind of connection it is. Regards.
I was amazed that the line in was not a mic input. I already have a nice mic and headset for my PC. I dont want to buy either a USB or a bluetooth mic. What adapter will I need to connect a normal mini-jack 3.5mm mic input to the 2011 iMac?
I want to play Diablo without my friends complaining about the ambient noise. Please link to the adapter so I can see what kind of connection it is. Regards.
Line in and Mic in are intended for different audio levels. You'll either need a pre-amplified microphone, an amplifier like this, the Griffin iMac (mic and line-in to USB) or a USB headset.
I use a Logitech usb headset on my system. Works great.
I use a Logitech usb headset on my system. Works great.
Ok, thanks. I prefer getting a dac some time in the future.
I'm guessing this would work, then just use the USB card as line in?
http://dx.com/p/usb-virtual-7-1-channel-external-sound-card-adapter-white-108868
I'm guessing this would work, then just use the USB card as line in?
http://dx.com/p/usb-virtual-7-1-channel-external-sound-card-adapter-white-108868
Hey, nifty! Nice price too. I don't see any reason why that shouldn't work. I have had lots of positive experiences with PC "only" USB devices working perfectly in MacOS X without drivers. You should be able to see that show up on your "Sound" control panel once you plug it all in
Nice. And for it working or not, this product actually have an "Apple" on its cover - so that means it works just fine with apple products? I mean, this is genuine? 
Anyway, I'll report back on how the item works after the one month expected shipping from DealExtreme.
Anyway, I'll report back on how the item works after the one month expected shipping from DealExtreme.
Nice. And for it working or not, this product actually have an "Apple" on its cover - so that means it works just fine with apple products? I mean, this is genuine?
Anyway, I'll report back on how the item works after the one month expected shipping from DealExtreme.
Heh, just noticed that. Looks like a bad case of KIRF (Keeping' it real fake). Still, looking forward to the results.
I can confirm, about two weeks in mail and plug an play. It's show as a 'Generic USB mic' and is working ok. No complaits from people im chatting with. Havent tested the 7.1 virtual surround feature, although i doubt it's working as advertised. Mic ok and a good, cheap buy.
Mic ok and a good, cheap buy.