Missing Mic mode option using Logic Pro on my 2019 iMac

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Missing Mic mode option using Logic Pro on my 2019 iMac

I am on a 2019 iMac, Sequoia 15.3 using Logic Pro 11.1.2 and I read that I can set the Mic Mode to standard to allow the microphone input to come through more clear. The only issue is that in the Control Center it does show the orange microphone with Logic Pro next to it, but once I click it there are no options to set the Mic Mode. it only shows Privacy, Logic Pro and the orange microphone. Does anyone know how to fix this? I'd like to set the Mic Mode to "standard".

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iMac 27″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Jan 31, 2025 1:42 PM

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Answer 1

Pancenter

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Mar 6, 2025 1:32 PM in response to JAnthonyL

That is an Intel based computer, yes? It's possible what you're looking for does not exist on that system. It sounds to me like you have everything setup correctly.

Can you run multiple audio tracks? You would know if there's a problem like others on the newer M based systems. Sputtering & noise ..etc.

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EddieGrey

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Mar 5, 2025 12:43 PM in response to JAnthonyL

Sir,

Can you try changing your Mic Access Settings? Does this help?

Control access to the microphone on Mac - Apple Support (HK)

Can you also confirm that your "Input Device" in Logic Pro is set to Macbook Pro Mic?

~ThatLogicProGuy

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 4, 2025 12:29 PM in response to MakoLuden

No, I still don’t have the option and it would be nice if Apple would fix or at least let me know if Logic automatically sets the mic mode as standard. I’ve just been recording into and SM7B not knowing if I am getting the most clear sound and working with what I have.

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 5, 2025 12:59 PM in response to EddieGrey

I am on an iMac. Logic does have access to the microphone in the privacy settings and it is recognized in Logic. That is not the issue. The issue is that everywhere I’ve looked it says that we should have the option to change the mic mode to standard. I do not have that option. It never shows as explained by Apple, where I can click the mic in Control Center and change the mic mode. Nor have I seen that Logic will automatically set the mic mode to standard. So since we don’t know that answer or have the option to set it, then the question is: are we getting a clear feed from the mic if we are oblivious to what the mic mode is set to?

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Pancenter

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Mar 6, 2025 4:26 AM in response to JAnthonyL

You mentioned you're using a Shure SM7B, how is that hooked into the computer. Do you have that mic set as the input device in Logic's Preferences/Audio?

Is that a USB Mic, or do you also have an interface?

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 6, 2025 7:09 AM in response to Pancenter

The mic is going into an interface (Audient id14) then that into the iMac via USB-C. Both my Mac and Logic preferences have the id14 as input and work properly. I did run the mic into a Focusrite Scarlett as well and still don’t have the option to change (or don’t even see) the mic mode.

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 6, 2025 1:41 PM in response to Pancenter

Hmm, you could be right about that. I didn’t search if Intel based Mac’s feature mic mode. I can run multiple tracks usually with no problems. It sometimes overloads and stops playing when I have too many apps like Photoshop open. I am leaning on getting a new iMac, but waiting a bit. I would know then if there’s a difference.

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 6, 2025 2:39 PM in response to Pancenter

Honestly I wouldn’t know if I have a problem or not. That’s the issue. Me not having access to mic mode means I have no clue if I am getting “standard” sound from my mic without any filters. Sound coming into logic is good, but is it affected by mic mode or not? From what I’ve read, my computer should have mic mode. But I will try what you’ve suggested tonight.

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Pancenter

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Mar 6, 2025 6:24 PM in response to JAnthonyL

I'm 99percent sure you're running at optimal for that machine. What is your audio buffer setting in Logic's preferences? I Run an older Logic on an older I mac, don't care what's popular, have 16 audio channels and can run an enormous amount of plugins. I record people playing instruments...old guy, old school.

:-) have fun whatever you do.

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 6, 2025 6:39 PM in response to Pancenter

Thanks! Overall it’s been fun making music in Logic and the computer is almost always capable of handling what I’m doing. It was just that one concern of am I getting the clearest sound from the mic. Even though I’m unsure, I’m still happy with what I’m making. You have fun too!

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Mar 4, 2025 11:58 AM in response to JAnthonyL

Did you ever figure this out? I’m having the same problem now.

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EddieGrey

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Mar 5, 2025 1:05 PM in response to JAnthonyL

I am curious about this. Would be great if you had access to another laptop/machine to run audio fidelity test.

Keep me posted on this. Would love to learn more about it.

~ThatLogicProGuy

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JAnthonyL Author

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Mar 5, 2025 1:14 PM in response to EddieGrey

Unfortunately I don’t have another Mac at the moment. I am considering upgrading soon since this one has a hard time keeping up. I’ll check back in when I can get that set up.