Can I use a MacBook's Only headset port as a Microphone INPUT?

Hello Apple Community,
Can I use the Macbook Pro's only one headphone port on the left side of the machine for a Microphone INPUT as well? Is there a setting in System Preferences so that I can change it? I can't find anything.
Thank you for the help!

Hi Needa_Pickle
Unfortunately there is no native setting to do this and some third party applications can cause the system to "forget" the port and leave it redundant. It can be done however, I bootcamp into windows and work on that side due to the limitations on the mac, I find this a shame as its one of the few problems I have the mac. Hope this helps

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