AirPods not working with GarageBand

I'm trying to record using my AirPods Pro on GarageBand. In GarageBand preferences I have set both input and output to match System Settings, yet when I record I get a "No input source detected" message. I have tried the privacy settings as well, but my microphone is set to be used with GarageBand. The input says it's connected to my Airpods but when I click the drop down menu it says there is no input. I have quit the app, and also deleted and redownloaded, but nothing has worked.

Mac Pro

Posted on Nov 6, 2020 7:45 AM

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