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buddwil Author

Level 1

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Using MacBook Air USB-C as audio input

My 2020 MacBook Air appears to not be allowing audio input via headphone jack. How do I use one of the USB-C ports as audio input?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 29, 2020 10:46 AM

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John Galt

Level 10

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Oct 29, 2020 12:40 PM in response to buddwil

It's a roundabout way of doing things, at best.

There are dedicated audio to USB converters, so many that I don't have anything in particular to recommend. They're not expensive. If you're searching for one the only suggestion I have is to ensure its specifications include unequivocal compatibility with macOS Catalina.

John Galt

Level 10

146,630 points

Oct 29, 2020 12:10 PM in response to buddwil

You need an audio to USB adapter. No MacBook Air has ever had a dedicated audio input.

buddwil Author

Level 1

8 points

Oct 29, 2020 12:19 PM in response to John Galt

Thanks.

So I have an RCA to HDMI convertor then an HDMI to USB-C cable to connect to the MBA.

Should this connection work?

Using MacBook Air USB-C as audio input