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User profile for user: johngf50
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User level: Level 1
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Microphone not working as input in garage band

I'm trying to set up garageband on my new macmini. When I launch it, it seems to recognize my external microphone. The external microphone works for other applications, such as zoom, and registers as a sound input. When the track opens up in garage band, it says "no input" and I can't access the microphone. I've tried security settings in preferences, and garage band is not listed as allowed to access the microphone, but it does not appear to be asking permission to access the microphone. Any suggestions?


Garageband newbie

Mac mini 2018 or later

Posted on Oct 9, 2021 7:01 AM

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User profile for user: iMacarroni
iMacarroni
User level: Level 2
357 points

Posted on Oct 9, 2021 11:12 AM

I'm sorry. I don't know why it's not showing up there.

On my imac the built in mic shows up even without anything plugged into the USB port.

Also, if you click on the circle it toggles between stereo and mono. But, that doesn't solve your issue.

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Microphone not working as input in garage band

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