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mikemodena

macrumors 6502a
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May 30, 2005
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Hey everyone, I'm trying to use Skype, and I've tried 2 different mics, I plug them in to the audio in and I go to preferences and it shows that there is something plugged in because i can change the input volume, but no matter what the input level meter doesn't go up, and no one can hear me on Skype.. I hope my logic board isnt shot?

Edit: I tried recording sound in Garageband with both, but got nothing
 
Line in not working for G5 powermac

Can anyone answer the question from the previous user, is anyone even having the same issue as we are? :confused:
 
Generally speaking you need a powered mic to use the line in on a Mac. A passive mic won't have enough signal to drive the input (you might hear something, but it'll be very low and noisy). A USB mic would be a good choice.
 
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