Recording with built-in microphone.

I'm recording a conversation (in GarageBand) with the built-in microphone and there is weird static. Any ideas how to fix this?

(The settings while recording don't matter at all, since GB records dry and everything else is added after the fact.)
True,
but I am more comfortable with the recording, when I hear the dry recording on playback until I am satisfied with the take - then I add the effects.

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Hi Bellet & Welcome to Apple Discussions,
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GarageBand won't record. Built-in microphone used to work, but not anymore-

I have an iBook G4, Mac OS X 10.4.10. My GarageBand is Version 2.0.2
I have built-in microphone that used to work great in GarageBand, but now is showing no input. When I try to record it isn't hearing anything.
Under GarageBand Preferences it says 0 MIDI input(s) detected.
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Welcome to Apple Discussions, itjaslee
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93235
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(1) Best video quality requires lots of disk space and processor power. Your MacBook Pro has a very powerful processor, but any processor can be overloaded by the user.
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I have read your post on how you are not able to get sound from your notebook computer, and I would be happy to assist you in this matter!
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The Product and Model Number of your notebook computer.
If your computer has completed all of its important Windows Updates.
If you have updated your HP drivers using the HP Support Assistant.
If this is an on-going, or recent issue.
Please re-post with the results of your troubleshooting, as well as the requested information above. I look forward to your reply!
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I have a microphone with a 3.5mm output, can I connect it to my MacBook Pro and record voice tracks? Also, if possible, what softwares are best for the recording process?
I bought my MacBook in August 2010 and the microphone is Azden SMX-10.
Thank you for feedback!
Cheers!

abelincolnzombie wrote:
If it fits into the port, you can hold option and try to select the volume slider in the top of the menu bar to switch the headphone port to input.
That answer is incorrect I am afraid, the MacBook Pro does not have a microphone input, it has a line input which is significantly lower in gain than required for a microphone. That is why your microphone is not providing much level.
You should purchase a USB microphone interface, there are many and they are inexpensive.
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Connections and expansion
MagSafe power port
Gigabit Ethernet port
FireWire 800 port (up to 800 Mbps)
Two USB 2.0 ports (up to 480 Mbps)
Thunderbolt port (up to 10 Gbps)
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SDXC card slot
Kensington lock slot

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