I have a 24" iMac M1 and am looking to add external speakers. I currently do a lot of virtual meetings as well as listen to a lot of music on my iMac, and am wanting better sound than the stock speakers. The iMac only has USB-C ports as well as a headphone jack. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Speakers for 24" iMac, M1, 2021
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I'm going to GUESS that most powered external speakers that use a USB connection will have USBa ports (not USBc).
No real problem, just get a cable with USBc on one end and USBa on the other.
Or, get an "adapter cable" like this:
(the above item is so useful, it might be worth having 2 or 3 of them around)
One other factor that might arise when using external speakers in a live meeting is audio feedback. Turn up the speakers too much, and your mic might start "squealing"...
No real problem, just get a cable with USBc on one end and USBa on the other.
Or, get an "adapter cable" like this:
Cable Matters USB C to USB Adapter 6 Inches (USB to USB C Adapter, USB-C to USB 3.0 Adapter, USB C OTG) in Black
The Cable Matters USB 3.1 Type-C to Type-A adapter provides a convenient connection between the newest devices with USB Type-C and legacy USB peripherals with Type A. It adapts the Type-C port on a computer to connect all legacy equipment, peripherals, cables, hubs and chargers that ...
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One other factor that might arise when using external speakers in a live meeting is audio feedback. Turn up the speakers too much, and your mic might start "squealing"...
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Open your favorited online shopping website/app and search for "Bluetooth speaker" or "Bluetooth soundbar".
If you already have a stereo set, search for "Bluetooth audio receiver"