Hi guys,
I have bought an USB mic today. When i try to run it on Windows, it works very well. But when i try to get record on Mac, i get disturbing sizzle. This sizzle is higher than my voice.
How can i fix this problem?
MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.14
Try going into System Preferences to the Sound icon and select the Input tab.
I don't know what program you are using to record audio, but try using the built-in QuickTime Player app and before you click the red record button, select your input device as well.
If adjusting your Input Volume above does not produce good results still, make sure you are trying to connect directly to your USB port on your Mac and not through any kind of USB hub. Also try the other USB ports on your Mac to see if that makes a difference.
If none of this helps at all bring up the Audio MIDI Setup app and select your Voxa USB microphone and try adjusting the Format settings or Volume settings there. Typical format settings would be 2-channel, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz but you can try other settings.
If all else fails you can try contacting them on their support page:
https://www.trust.com/en/product/22810-voxa-usb-desk-microphone-black#downloads
From what I can see however, they don't even mention Mac support or compatibility. Usually this is not going to be an issue for a USB microphone, but since this is only a very basic entry-level hardware device I can easily see the Mac not liking it, and it my require dropping down the sample rate or resolution. Since Mac's are used for hi-fidelity recording and sound production it's defaults, like 24-bit recording, may be pushing your Microphone hardware too much versus a generic Windows machine.
Try going into System Preferences to the Sound icon and select the Input tab.
I don't know what program you are using to record audio, but try using the built-in QuickTime Player app and before you click the red record button, select your input device as well.
If adjusting your Input Volume above does not produce good results still, make sure you are trying to connect directly to your USB port on your Mac and not through any kind of USB hub. Also try the other USB ports on your Mac to see if that makes a difference.
If none of this helps at all bring up the Audio MIDI Setup app and select your Voxa USB microphone and try adjusting the Format settings or Volume settings there. Typical format settings would be 2-channel, 24-bit, 44.1 kHz but you can try other settings.
If all else fails you can try contacting them on their support page:
https://www.trust.com/en/product/22810-voxa-usb-desk-microphone-black#downloads
From what I can see however, they don't even mention Mac support or compatibility. Usually this is not going to be an issue for a USB microphone, but since this is only a very basic entry-level hardware device I can easily see the Mac not liking it, and it my require dropping down the sample rate or resolution. Since Mac's are used for hi-fidelity recording and sound production it's defaults, like 24-bit recording, may be pushing your Microphone hardware too much versus a generic Windows machine.
What mic is it and did you contact the manufacturer?
Hi, firstly thanks for your help.
I am sure that it is choosen as the first device as input. Also i am using both the quicktime and adobe audition for record. I am getting the same problem for both softwares.
On the website of Trust, it is written that the product is available for MacOS.
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I have bought Trust Voxa.
Here does not contain any solution for my problem. I wanted a real solution in anyway but you gave me just a link.
I gave you the link so you can contact them and ask for help. It's not an Apple product.
Yes it is not. But this problem is a problem that arises only on Mac. Do you understand?
So, i am waiting for help of other friends.
Well, you are welcome to wait. You could ask Trust while you are waiting of course. in any case, good luck.
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