MBP 2011 Single Audio Port

[Tarken]

Hello Chaps -

I have a MBP 2011 that has the one audio port. My understanding is that port is a input and output port. I would like to start playing around with podcasting. is there a way to use a normal headset in that port? I have an old one that has the green and orange plugs (speakers and mic).

What are your thoughts?

Tark

 

[Altemose]

Hello Chaps -

I have a MBP 2011 that has the one audio port. My understanding is that port is a input and output port. I would like to start playing around with podcasting. is there a way to use a normal headset in that port? I have an old one that has the green and orange plugs (speakers and mic).

What are your thoughts?

Tark

I believe on the 2011 models, in System Preferences, you could choose whether the port acted as an output or line in. Alternatively, you could go for a USB headset or one that combines the microphone into the same cable like Apple's EarPods.

 

[jdechko]

I'm not 100% confident that the rings are the same as the internal connection, but you might be able to use an adapter like this: http://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-...91&sr=8-1&keywords=headset+microphone+adapter