I have a 13" Macbook Pro 2020, Intel chip. Is there a way to get audio in through the 3.5mm headphone jack? It doesn't show up as an option under sound settings when plugged into an audio source. I also tried buying the usb-c to 3.5mm adaptor, but that still treats it as an output.
MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1
Thanks Omar_A1,
I had read that article, but since it used language like "some Macs," I didn't feel certain that it applied to mine.
I tried attaching several different wireless audio receivers. All of them registered as headphones instead of audio sources.
Since posting my question, I have found several other places where someone has said you need a "trrs" connector instead of a "trs" connector (apparently it has extra rings on the connector allowing for the computer to separate in from out.
I also found some posting(s) that said in order to use usb-c, you need something with a capture card built in. Without that, it won't recognize it as a source, just a headphone port. I ended up buying something with a capture card.
That seems to have solved the problem of recognizing an audio source. The issue now is... you can't listen to that source using the computer's speakers or a pair of headphones. I ended up recording the incoming audio in voice memo and was able to hear it on playback. I haven't had time to see if there is a way to hear the incoming source without using an app. At the least, I went to the sound settings and made sure nothing was muted and that the output was set to the correct setting. I could see under input that it was registering the audio.
I don't feel the need to solve the loop through issue any time soon, but if you happen to know of a way, I'll look out for a response.
I have Big Sur 11.1
Thanks for your help.
Thanks Omar_A1,
I had read that article, but since it used language like "some Macs," I didn't feel certain that it applied to mine.
I tried attaching several different wireless audio receivers. All of them registered as headphones instead of audio sources.
Since posting my question, I have found several other places where someone has said you need a "trrs" connector instead of a "trs" connector (apparently it has extra rings on the connector allowing for the computer to separate in from out.
I also found some posting(s) that said in order to use usb-c, you need something with a capture card built in. Without that, it won't recognize it as a source, just a headphone port. I ended up buying something with a capture card.
That seems to have solved the problem of recognizing an audio source. The issue now is... you can't listen to that source using the computer's speakers or a pair of headphones. I ended up recording the incoming audio in voice memo and was able to hear it on playback. I haven't had time to see if there is a way to hear the incoming source without using an app. At the least, I went to the sound settings and made sure nothing was muted and that the output was set to the correct setting. I could see under input that it was registering the audio.
I don't feel the need to solve the loop through issue any time soon, but if you happen to know of a way, I'll look out for a response.
I have Big Sur 11.1
Thanks for your help.
Hello Pengu_productions
It sounds like you want to know if you can use your 3.5mm headphone jack as audio in. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.
You can determine what kind of audio jack you have by using this article: About the audio ports on Mac
Your Mac should support audio in. What device are you connecting to your Mac? Have you tested with any other microphones or devices? Also, which macOS version do you currently have installed?
Cheers!
Hello Pengu_Productions,
We're glad you were able to get your initial issue resolved using a capture card.
You mentioned you reviews all of your output settings. What did you set for your output settings? Did they mimic the settings outlined here: If you can’t hear sound from your Mac speakers
We noticed your capture card has a stereo output jack, if you connect headphones to that, are you able to hear audio.
Let us know the results.
Take Care!
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