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- #MIC NOT WORKING ON SKYPE MAC MAC#
And, almost none of the new ones do (probably none of the new ones).īut, my iMac G3 has one, my PowerMac G3 had one, and I think my old iBook G3 might have had one. Unfortunately, not all Macs have a Microphone jack. So, therefore, it is compatible with all Macs that have a microphone jack.
#MIC NOT WORKING ON SKYPE MAC MAC#
So, if your Mac does have a Microphone jack, then yes any standard Microphone will work. Some Macintosh computers do have a dedicated Microphone port. They probably are intending people to buy it, and then use it with some sort of pre-amplifier. There mjust beĪnother workaround? I'll mail logitech. Why would logitech place a mac-compatible logo on That's all interesting and sounds logical.
I hope you find this information helpful. So, that may or may not be an option for you. But, some people have reported a delay in their recordings (particularly with music recording). The USB solutions are essentially a Microphone port that plugs into your USB port. There are also some USB solutions that people have been using for Mac's without Audio-in ports. There are also headphone-mounted solutions available as well. Here's a cheap ($50) solution for a self-powered microphone:
So, I guess there is a price for convenience.Ī self-powered microphone would be the most elegant solution though. I've used other solutions that were only around $60, but they take-up my whole desk. One external solution around $120 is this simple and compact pre-amp: It needs to amplify it's own signal prior to sending it to the Macintosh for it to work for you. Make sure it has it's own battery if there is any chance it is going to be able to work with your Mac. Keep in mind that not all so-called "Amplified Microphones" are really self-powered and pre-amplified. If you are not up to the task of building a pre-amp for your microphone, then I would either purchase an Amplified Microphone (with a battery), or buy a pre-amplifier (usually around $50 to $70 for a low-end pre-amp).
#MIC NOT WORKING ON SKYPE MAC HOW TO#
If you are handy with electronics, here's a document on how to build your own pre-amp circuit:
#MIC NOT WORKING ON SKYPE MAC PC#
The reason that you can use your other microphone with a PC is that the PC amplifies it's Microphone port. I used to sell them back when I had a computer business, I think I sold them around $15 to $20 compared to $5 or $10 for an unamplified microphone. Given the cost and additional wiring mess of a pre-amplifier, it is generally better to just purchase an amplified microphone. If you are using a Microphone which is not amplified, then you need a pre-amplifier to sit between the Microphone and your audio input line. This would be the audio level present on the RCA cables. This is the level of audio typically sent through a Stereo component's CD-Player or Tape Deck (such as when connecting an external CD-Player to a component stereo with RCA cables). With an Audio Input line, you must have a "Line-Level" audio signal. PC's have a separate Microphone and Audio Input line. These are rare items in your local stores which cater to the PC majority.Īn amplified Microphone will have a battery in it (like a AAA or AA battery). Macintosh computers require an "Amplified" microphone.