How can I fix my internal microphone to be functional. I have tried many things but nothing happened. I cannot see microphone even in System Preferences "Security and Privacy" tab. Is there a any way to fix it or I have to go for a new external mic.
iMac, OS X 10.10
One more question, and I'm sorry if it sounds basic but: The iMac microphone is laser cut into the top of the computer. Is it possible that you have a piece of tape that might be covering the camera lens also covering the microphone? You could try tapping the spot where the mic is located to see if it registers at all.
Any work done inside of the case could have also led to the cable being severed or not plugged back in. That is another possibility.
You could also try flashing the NVRAM and resetting the SMC (system management controller):
NVRAM
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063
SMC
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Lastly, it isn't the end of the world to just have to use a USB mic. There are quite a few options out there that might even provide better quality audio for your specific environment than you had before.
Hope this helps.
One more question, and I'm sorry if it sounds basic but: The iMac microphone is laser cut into the top of the computer. Is it possible that you have a piece of tape that might be covering the camera lens also covering the microphone? You could try tapping the spot where the mic is located to see if it registers at all.
Any work done inside of the case could have also led to the cable being severed or not plugged back in. That is another possibility.
You could also try flashing the NVRAM and resetting the SMC (system management controller):
NVRAM
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063
SMC
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295
Lastly, it isn't the end of the world to just have to use a USB mic. There are quite a few options out there that might even provide better quality audio for your specific environment than you had before.
Hope this helps.
The place to check for a microphone is System Information and then under Hardware in the sidebar choose Audio. This is
The microphone should also be able to be seen in System Preferences > Sound > Input, but the above step tell you if the computer actually recognizes that a mic is there.
While you might do research to find out if that cable is replaceable, I'd advise my clients against putting too much more money into a 2008 system. A mic that you like can move with you to something new in the future... the cable can't
The computer recognises that there is a microphone. I can see it in System Preferences > Sound > Input and System Information under Hardware. I also run a hardware test and everything is fine. I reinstall the mac os. It is an old iMac (20 inch early 2008) running under yoshemite. I also made a new account with administrative authority, but the mic is dead. I cannot recording anything. Dictation is on." Use ambient noise reduction" is unchecked. The input volume is at the highest point but when I test the input level nothing happens.
Thanks a lot. I think that the problem is in the cable. Something might happened when the hard drive was replaced.
Internal microphone not working
