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M1 mac mini external mic

I am using M1 mac mini and I would like to plug in an external mic. I saw that the mac mini has only 1 audio input, and I have a USB-C to Headphone Jack Adapter. The first time I plugged this adapter in it worked and it was showned in: System Preferences -> Sound -> Input. Now it is being shown in the Output section and the mic is not working.

Posted on Feb 20, 2021 5:23 AM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2021 8:07 AM

What USB Audio adapter do you have?


If you have a two port audio adapter, check to make sure that the microphone is plugged into the input side of the USB adapter.



If you have a single port USB audio adapter, then those are also for headsets like the Mac Mini's single audio port and you need to get a two port USB audio adapter.


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Feb 20, 2021 8:07 AM in response to NedJulpie

What USB Audio adapter do you have?


If you have a two port audio adapter, check to make sure that the microphone is plugged into the input side of the USB adapter.



If you have a single port USB audio adapter, then those are also for headsets like the Mac Mini's single audio port and you need to get a two port USB audio adapter.


M1 mac mini external mic

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