External Microphone

My iMac 21.5" 64-bit late 2019 has no external mike input. Whatgives?

Posted on Jun 18, 2020 11:59 PM

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Brian Lazzara

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Posted on Jun 19, 2020 12:07 AM

The iMac has a built in microphone on the top bezel edge right above the front facing camera. External microphones are supported through any of the USB inputs on the rear panel.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-sound-input-settings-mchlp2567/mac

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Brian Lazzara

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Jun 19, 2020 12:07 AM in response to Blondie-san

The iMac has a built in microphone on the top bezel edge right above the front facing camera. External microphones are supported through any of the USB inputs on the rear panel.

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/change-the-sound-input-settings-mchlp2567/mac

Blondie-san Author

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Jun 20, 2020 3:35 PM in response to Brian Lazzara

I knew that. Years ago I new that. Please forgive an old man

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