Audio input to MacBook Air

Hi saerdnak,

You could always look into using an audio interface designed for recording. You'll find some examples here on the Apple website: Music Creation - Creativity - All Accessories - Apple

The specifics of using an audio interface would vary depending on the interface and the app you're using. If you're using Logic Pro X, this has some good information as a start: Using audio devices with Logic Pro overview - Apple Support

Take care.

Hey there saerdnak,

Thanks for reaching out to the Apple Support Communities.

To get started, we do want to make you aware that depending on the Mac model, there would only be one or two sound ports on your device. Additionally certain sound ports may only support certain output and input devices.

For more details on connecting audio devices, and changing the sound input on your Mac, check out this link here: Change the sound input settings on Mac - Apple Support

Depending on your Mac model, there may be one or two sound ports. If your Mac has separate ports for sound input and output, the input port may use either a microphone icon  or a sound input icon . If your Mac has only one sound port, it may have a headphones icon  or no icon at all. This sound port supports stereo output and mono input (such as a headset with a built-in microphone).

You can use your computer’s internal microphone, your display’s microphone (if it has one), your iPhone microphone, or an external microphone plugged into your computer’s sound port.

Let us know if that's able to help.

Have a great day!