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How to Input an External Mic, Macbook Pro M1 2021

*M1 Macbook Pro 16" purchased late 2021

Since there is no dedicated mic input for an external microphone (just headphone jack,) how does one hook in a 1/4" phone plug from a wireless external microphone transmitter (direct, not first going through a mixer?)

If it's through one of the USB-C ports, what adapters would be needed?

Thank You.

MacBook Pro

Posted on Oct 2, 2022 9:20 PM

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Oct 3, 2022 9:35 AM in response to kaz-k

Thanks, but we already have a specific microphone we need to use (Samson wireless headset) and it comes with a 1/8" mini-plug coming out of the transmitter to a standard 1/4" plug to go into a mixer channel, etc. However, we're trying to input the sound directly into the Macbook, sans mixer. We ordered a 1/4" to USB-C adapter, which we hope will make the basic connection, but then unsure where we will be able to assign that USB-C input as an external microphone.

So some experimentation for us...unless someone here has already gone through these steps, thanks

How to Input an External Mic, Macbook Pro M1 2021

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