Dictation has No Audio Input

Hi All,
using 10.8.5
Dictation used to work but now there seems to be no audio input when attempting to dictate. Also wifi is working.
in SYS PREFS - sound input set to = internal mic and test level is working from here.
Q: How do I get the audio input back?

I have just tried to put my ear buds (with the iPhone Mike) in the Mac and now the dictation does work with the earbuds.When I pull out the earbuds and attempt to record from the internal mic there is no sound as audio input.
As stated – the internal mic works fine in system prefs and other apps also.
Question so how do I successfully switch back to the internal mic and get it working with dictation?

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