How do I get the built in microphone to work on my IMac?  Camera works fine, but I can't record voice.

How do I get the built-in microphone to work on my IMac?  Camera works fine, but I can't record sound.

I always assummed that the mic was part of iSight (intertwined?).  The mic is situated right next to iSight.  It would seem to me the solutions would be the same some what.
Regarding the OP, I also suspect his/her problem is hardware.  It's rather unusual for the internal mic to not work yet the iSight does.

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