use combination audio port instructions do not work on mac book pro 13" http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3625?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US . audio device is never detected on preferences sound box. what else can i do to use "headphones" as input port for garage band, etc. ?
thanks
MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.4)
The dual port was discontinued in 2012 13", it is now only an output port, no more input.
You will need to get a USB interface device, there are many available with different freatures and price points.
Just an example, search online for something that fits your needs.
The dual port was discontinued in 2012 13", it is now only an output port, no more input.
You will need to get a USB interface device, there are many available with different freatures and price points.
Just an example, search online for something that fits your needs.
thanks so much, sanjampet. that's awesome!
you know, Apple still has tutorials and "support" pages instructing users of macbook pro 13" mid 2012 to use headphones as input, so this will probably help the next person to save some time, not trying to find a fix.
Yes, but it *****, they are doing it across the board. Now you have to drag all this crap around and set it up.
You probably would have lost your mind trying to get THAT to work🙂
Glad it helped.
All Mac Books with one audio port have audio in but:
- it is mono
- needs special cable converter from standard mini jack to 4 pin mini jack (the one like in iPhone headphones).
Easiest, and probably cheapest, solution will be to use Griffin iMic http://www.amazon.com/Griffin-Technology-7725-IUAI-Audio-Interface/dp/B003Y5D776 /ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390938029&sr=8-1&keywords=usb+audio+interface+for+mac
It is really small.
"use audio port for input" support instructions don't work macbook pro 13"
