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  1. C

    Microphone location on M1 MacBook air

    Can someone tell me where a microphone is located on M1 MacBook Air ? People can’t hear me well in a zoom meeting even though I already adjusted input level higher in setting. Anyone experiencing same thing?
  2. rooshan

    iPad Pro Question:Q:Use external mic + pencil - iPad Pro

    Hi all, I use an iPad Pro 3 2018 to record lecture notes and write with Apple Pencil 2nd Gen - using the Explain Everything app! I am now looking to get an external mic (either Blue Yeti or Shure MV5). Both of these are USB powered microphones. I understand the Shure MV5 can power up via...
  3. G

    MP 1,1-5,1 Mac Pro 5,1 Windows 10 - No audio

    Hello, I have a separate SSD in one of my drive bays which has Windows 10 installed and working on it. I followed this post to install. This was installed form a fresh windows 10 ISO via DVD. Everything seems to work fine - internet, keyboard, mouse, bluetooth connects, etc. I used brigadier...
  4. S

    MP 1,1-5,1 How can I use my headphones microphone?

    Hello, On my 5,1 Mac pro I have a set of speakers that I use and I wanted to use my headphones as a microphone. I connected it into the port in the front and it wouldn't work and it wouldn't work in the rear ports either. Does anyone know how to get the microphone working on a pair of...
  5. dliwski

    iPhone 7 Plus mics not working at all

    Hello. If I can't record any sound on 7 Plus and also nobody can hear me when calling (even on headphones), could it be a problem with iPhone's logic board? Has anyone any experience with such an issue?
  6. orvn

    Microphone reattachement on 2017 iMac?

    After reassembling a 2017 21.5" retina iMac (the one where there is a single mic at the bottom of the display, as opposed to previous generations which had 2 mics near the iSight at the top), and being careful that the adhesive strips on the bottom don't block the mic, I noticed the microphone...
  7. Enthuser

    MP 1,1-5,1 MacPro 5,1 with 10.15.4 Isight camera problems

    Hi, I have sourced an ISight 1023 for my unsupported mac pro. The video seems to work albeit at a poor resolution (which is not the main issue) but the microphone is not recognised? Am I missing something? It is connected via firewire though an 800 to 400 6 pin adaptor to one of the front...
  8. S

    Right airpods mic is not working when in ear

    Here is the situation. My left airpod died. Apple replaced it with new one. I had some troubles to pair it but eventually it worked. After that, I noticed that the mic in right airpod does not work. So I did some tests with Voice memo app. The result is: Mic works if airpod is out of ear, as...
  9. Lucas284

    iPhone Earpods on Windows

    I was in a Discord call and I just noticed the microphone of my earpods actually work on my Windows 10 HP laptop. How is that possible? I thought it only works exclusively on Apple products?
  10. Labeau Nuth

    Microphone can't work on Catalina

    Hello all, I try to find so many solution on fixing my microphone on Mac Catalina but it still doesn't work. can you please guide me to fix it? in sound setting, input tab, Input level is not working. I don’t see it be able to see the level of sounds signal. Thanks ahead for your kindly answer...
  11. gokhantonyukuk

    Macbook Pro 2012(Non-Retina) not recognizing Microphone(6.35 jack to 3.5)

    My Non-Retina Macbook Pro 13" 2012 doesn't recognise my mic(which has converter as u can see in the image). I tried my best: Even Audio Mic splitter cable didn't work. Mic is working on other machines.
  12. M

    Holding one airpod as a microphone during a call?

    My wired earbuds' mic can be cupped inside the hand to shield it a bit from ambient noise, and kept closer to my mouth to make it pick my voice up better even if I'm just whispering. I'm wondering: can something similar be done with one airpod as a mic, while the other one remains in the ear?
  13. Saif Abu-Shakra

    Microphone volume TOO low, works perfectly on Siri,

    Hello guys, I'm having a problem I have not had before, my Macbook's Mic suddenly stopped working. I tried to activate Siri and it work seamlessly, but in the Sound menu in setting I have to scream very loud for it to register and bars in the volume strip, it also doesn't work in other apps. I...
  14. M

    Good on-camera microphone for interviews, out-doors for Canon DSLR

    I shoot Canon DSLR and want to get into video recording with my Canon 6D DSLR camera. I have read that Canon cameras suffer from a poor audio pre-amp. Would appreciate inputs from Canon DSLR videographers as to what on-camera mics they have found to work well. I anticipate scenarios requiring...
  15. Evanlindman

    iPhone 7/Plus iPhone 7 Plus 9 (Red) Instagram Story Issues?

    Hey, everyone! I have a 7 Plus. Has anyone experienced mic issues when sending/posting video stories on Instagram? Everytime I do, my mic sounds all muffled and there's almost like a white noise sound. My phone mic seems to work great for phone calls, voice memos, and sending videos on...
  16. root42

    Microphone problems in videos on iPhone XR?

    About three weeks ago I bought upgraded to an iPhone XR. Since then I have the problem that sound in videos that I record is very noisy and low level, except if I whisper. It is the case for both front and rear camera. Phone calls and speech memo work fine. I have Gravis Germany's hardware...
  17. DominikHoffmann

    Looking for microphone amp with Bluetooth transmitter

    I am looking to mic a person speaking in front of a small crowd with a lavalier microphone and get the signal to an iPhone, which is set to record video and audio. I therefore need a mic amp on the presenter, which transmits the audio via Bluetooth to the iPhone. Any recommendations? I have...
  18. PumpkingKing

    Other Hey Siri While Playing Music

    Listed as a feature available on the apple website, as well as verified a feature by talking to apple support, it is almost impossible for me to activate Hey Siri while playing music above level 2 volume. Obviously the volume of the music interferes with the mic's ability to pick up voice, so my...
  19. TheBruno

    How to Remember Microphone Access for App

    Every time I launch a particular game, Mojave likes to ask me about the app using the microphone. I wish it just remembered my preference. Is there a way to save this setting?
  20. joelhinch

    Series 4 Microphone misaligned

    Has anyone else seen this on their Watch? (please see the pic) appears to be the Microphone slightly off in its placement in relation to the watch's body.