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Mini Mac 2014

What type of external microphone do I need?

Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jun 21, 2020 1:40 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2020 2:06 PM

The Audio Input Port next to the Headphone Port is Line-In and so you would need to use an amplified Microphone in that Audio Input Port.

Your best bet is to use a USB Mic or the Mic on a USB Web Cam.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=USB+Microphone+for+Mac

https://www.amazon.com/customerpicks/Explore-webcams-for-mac/dce9173ad554d4de2915

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Jun 21, 2020 2:06 PM in response to pliney

The Audio Input Port next to the Headphone Port is Line-In and so you would need to use an amplified Microphone in that Audio Input Port.

Your best bet is to use a USB Mic or the Mic on a USB Web Cam.

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=USB+Microphone+for+Mac

https://www.amazon.com/customerpicks/Explore-webcams-for-mac/dce9173ad554d4de2915

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Jun 21, 2020 6:47 PM in response to den.thed

Okay thanks, I had never heard of an amplified mic. It seems a contradiction but as you say my best bet is the USB. Thank you and I will eventually get one.

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Jun 21, 2020 7:50 PM in response to pliney

Sorry, amplified as in patched thru an amp or pre-amp to bring it up to line-level.

You’re welcome.

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