iMac microphone significantly worse on new Mac

[CostlyTrick]

I just upgraded to a new iMac from my old 2007 one... The microphone recorded fine quality. However on the new one, it sounds like garbage. I've touched it up a bit EQ wise and it sounds a tiny bit better, but still pretty bad. Any thoughts?

Observation: the new one has 2 mics for noise canceling--relationship to my issues?

 

[fastlanephil]

It should sound a little better than the older iMacs. Maybe it's a hardware issue.

 

[JoelTheSuperior]

I don't have an iMac so can't test but I feel like if you're really that bothered by the quality of the microphone would it not be better to just get a proper external microphone?

 

[Fishrrman]

Agreed with Joel.

If you want high-quality recording, get a good mic.

Are you just recording voice, or music as well?