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by: Rod Hagen
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How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 11:50 AM
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Hello!
I need to connect the external microphone to my MacBook Pro? How can I do it?
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 1:01 PM
in response to: AlexeyS
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Well, if it's a USB mic, then just plug it in one of the MBP USB slots.
Check the manual and/or the manufacturer customer support website that came w/the mic if it's not a USB one.
Otherwise, you will need to post back with more detailed info about your mic. Name, model #, system requirements, etc.?
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 1:21 PM
in response to: Baby Boomer (US...
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It is just vocal microphone with standard mono jack connector. Also I have a jack-mini jack adaptor. But there is no microphone input in the MacBook Pro. And this is the question.
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 1:32 PM
in response to: AlexeyS
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Look on the left side just after the card slot are two mini connectors. The second one is for a mic.
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 1:36 PM
in response to: sig
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The second one is for audio preampified signal not for microphone as I understand. When I connect the microphone into this coonector Mac doesnt see it.
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 2:36 PM
in response to: AlexeyS
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If you do a forum search you will see various solutions for you to try. To start you off check out the following thread.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=7312408�
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 4:01 PM
in response to: AlexeyS
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The second one is listed as an Audio line in/optical digital audio in port. Connect to a line level microphone or digital audio equipment. That's from the User's Guide.
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Re: How can I connect external microphone to MacBook Pro?
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Jun 29, 2008 4:24 PM
in response to: AlexeyS
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Some mikes have sufficient output to connect to this port, Alexey, but most don't. the solution, if you really want to use this particular mic, is to obtain a small battery or mains powered pre-amplifier to connect between the microphone and the line -in input. Alternatively there are devices which will allow you to connect your existing mic through the USB port. If you have an amplifier with a mic input already you could also use this as an intermediary, though it won't be very portable, of course!
You may find it cheaper to simply buy either a USB or "line level" mic, though.
Cheers
Rod
Cheers
Rod
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