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Why won't my MacBook Pro recognize my external mic anymore?

Hey, all - I've used my lavalier mic (TRRS) on my 2019 MacBook Pro as recently as January with no issues, but now when I try to connect it, my Mac won't recognize it as a microphone and I'm unable to use it.


In System Preferences > Sound, it's listed as "External Headphones" under Output, and doesn't come up at all under Input.


Any idea of how I can fix this? Thanks!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Feb 24, 2022 9:14 PM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2022 9:36 PM

gluggin Said:

"Why won't my MacBook Pro recognize my external mic anymore?: Hey, all - I've used my lavalier mic (TRRS) on my 2019 MacBook Pro as recently as January with no issues, but now when I try to connect it, my Mac won't recognize it as a microphone and I'm unable to use it.[...]"

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Install the Correct Drivers:

Contact the manufacturer, and get the correct drivers. Once installed, all should work as intended.


Important:

Get the drivers from the manufacturer and none other. Elsewise, you may end up installing malware or junk.

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Feb 24, 2022 9:36 PM in response to gluggin

gluggin Said:

"Why won't my MacBook Pro recognize my external mic anymore?: Hey, all - I've used my lavalier mic (TRRS) on my 2019 MacBook Pro as recently as January with no issues, but now when I try to connect it, my Mac won't recognize it as a microphone and I'm unable to use it.[...]"

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Install the Correct Drivers:

Contact the manufacturer, and get the correct drivers. Once installed, all should work as intended.


Important:

Get the drivers from the manufacturer and none other. Elsewise, you may end up installing malware or junk.

Why won't my MacBook Pro recognize my external mic anymore?

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