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Q: Isight Mic not working - Video does / Works on my G5

I have a very odd Isight ( external version ) issue. Works fine with my G5 Powermac running Leopard, audio and video. When I attach to my MacPro 2008 3,1 running Mavericks there is not sound

 

Video shows on Skype and Facetime- No audio

 

No Video or audio on Imovie '09

 

Tried the Mavricks update combo again but no luck

 

Must be a conflict somewhere - Any ideas?

Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2)

Posted on Apr 22, 2014 6:07 PM

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Q: Isight Mic not working - Video does / Works on my G5

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  • by EZ Jim,

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Apr 23, 2014 10:38 AM in response to NuestraCasa
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    Apr 23, 2014 10:38 AM in response to NuestraCasa

    I tested my old external iSight - both audio and video - on my MacPro with Mavericks and the following apps:  Messages (formerly iChat), QuickTimeX, FaceTime, Skype, Photo Booth, iMovie '11 (version 9.0.9), and the latest iMovie (version 10.0.3)

     

    I cannot duplicate your issue in any app.  Have you verified your audio source settings like the one in System Preferences

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    or the ones in each application you are using like these examples:

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          or

    Skype.png

     

    If you are certain that your settings are properly configured, have you tried both FW400 ports on your Mac?

     

    If you have ruled out all the above, it would seem that you are right about a conflict. 

     

    Test in another user login account to see if the problem is identical there.  Also consider any different AV apps that are on your new Mac that are not on your old PowerMac.  Do you use any AV hardware with your new Mac or have you changed the settings in your new Mac's Audio MIDI Setup utility?  Do you have any other Firewire devices connected to your new Mac that might be causing Possible Hardware or Software Conflicts with your old external iSight?

     

     

    Message was edited by: EZ Jim

     

     

    Mac Pro Quad Core (Early09) 2.93Ghz OSX 10.9   24" LED Cinema Display      External iSights

  • by NuestraCasa,

    NuestraCasa NuestraCasa Apr 23, 2014 5:05 PM in response to EZ Jim
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    Apr 23, 2014 5:05 PM in response to EZ Jim

    Thanks for the feedback. Isight shows up in Prefs and Audio/Midi but no level monitoring when I speak. Tried Ichat on my Macbook running Lion and video works. no audio again.

     

    Checked system profiler and noticed the firmware is 1.02 rather than the updated 1.03

     

    Looking at other posts upgrading to 1.03 seemed to fiz the issue

     

    So here's the question.............apart from getting a Mac running leopard, how can I upgrade the firmware to 1.03??

  • by EZ Jim,

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Apr 24, 2014 9:48 AM in response to NuestraCasa
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    Apr 24, 2014 9:48 AM in response to NuestraCasa

    (0) Because you are still having the problem, I suggest you try Reinstalling OS X Mavericks.  If the problem remains, also try reinstalling one of the apps that exhibits the problem.  If that reinstall gets the app sorted, try reinstalling other problem apps.

     

    (1) Your old external Firewire iSight's firmware should only need to be updated once.  If your iSight's firmware has already been updated to 1.0.3 on an older Mac, your OS X 10.5 G5 Mac's System Profiler should show 1.0.3.  In that case, your 2008 Mac Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.2) System Information should show 1.0.3, too.  At least it does on my MacPro, and I have not applied the 1.0.3 iSight updater since I was using a Mac running OS X v10.3.7.

     

    (2) If your 2008 Mac Pro shows a different iSight Firmware version than your G5 even after you have reinstalled your software, I suggest you have your iSight serviced.  An Apple Authorized Service Provider can get your old iSight working again if it is economically repairable.

     

    (3) Other alternatives that may cost less include a separate USB mic or a new, current production, Mac-compatible USB webcam with its own mic.


    NuestraCasa wrote:...apart from getting a Mac running leopard, how can I upgrade the firmware to 1.03??

     

    (4)  The iSight 1.0.3 Firmware Updater is a PowerPC application, so you need Mac OS X 10.6 with Rosetta or an earlier Mac OS to use it.  There is no way that I know to apply the update other than an old Mac and OS.