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I just bought my Mini Mac this week and I went into QuickTime player and there is no microphone. I then went to System preferences and privacy and to microphone but noting is listed as an app to select.

I just bought my Mini Mac this week and I went into QuickTime player and there is no microphone. I then went to System preferences and privacy then microphone but noting is listed as an app to select.


Posted on Jun 24, 2022 9:32 PM

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Posted on Jun 25, 2022 6:27 AM

The Mac mini has no microphone. As with the keyboard, mouse and display you have to provide a microphone. There are many USB and Blu-Tooth mics to choose from. A WebCam is a good choice as most of them have a mic included.

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I just bought my Mini Mac this week and I went into QuickTime player and there is no microphone. I then went to System preferences and privacy and to microphone but noting is listed as an app to select.

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