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"use audio port for input" support instructions don't work macbook pro 13"

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)

Posted on Jan 28, 2014 6:34 AM

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Posted on Jan 28, 2014 7:35 AM

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.User uploaded file


Just an example, search online for something that fits your needs.


http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=usb+audio+interface+for+mac&tag=googhy dr-20&index=aps&hvadid=34144975642&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14597331923 47885418&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8lgmshqfmq_b

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Jan 28, 2014 7:35 AM in response to thezef

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.User uploaded file


Just an example, search online for something that fits your needs.


http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=usb+audio+interface+for+mac&tag=googhy dr-20&index=aps&hvadid=34144975642&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14597331923 47885418&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_8lgmshqfmq_b

Jan 28, 2014 11:41 AM in response to sanjampet

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"

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