Audacity on MacBook

I'm trying to transfer micro-cassette audio to MacBook Pro. Youtube video (using Audacity) says using earphone jack may damage laptop mic level but my laptop doesn't have audio port. Has anyone done this? will it damage mic? Would other software be better? THANKS

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 2, 2021 12:11 PM

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