Sound Input Jack

I use my sound input jack to digitize music from my stereo and also for a microphone for voice recognition software. Switching the lines requires crawling behind my desk, and I'd like a more convenient solution. I've searched for an extention cord that would accommodate the extra-long, 4-conductor microphone plug (as well as the standard plug from the stereo) so I can switch the cords from my seat, but I can't find one. Can anyone suggest a retail source? Or can I use a microphone with a USB connection?
Many thanks!

Try a Griffin iMic.

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Sound input issues

I have a usb headset that I use for gaming. The microphone on the unit stopped working, but the earphones work great, so I went out and bought a simple Planatronics microphone and plugged it into my audio line in. But nothing is happening when I try to use it. I made sure that my Output was set for my logitech usb headset, but my input was set for line in - but still no dice. I have tried other simple microphones and they have not worked either.
The built in microphone can work in a pinch, but I have been told that I sound like im in a cave when I use it, and i want to keep my voice low as their are others in the house.
What is my next step? I would hate to have to buy a new usb headset when all i need is a good mike.

This is what Apple say:
Audio line in port
Analog audio line input minijack; up to 16-bit stereo and 44.1 kHz sampling rate.
The external sound input jack is a 3.5 mm mini phone jack. The sound input jack accepts line-level stereo signals. It also accepts a stereo miniplug-to-RCA cable adapter for connecting stereo equipment to the computer.

Tip of 3.5 mm jack broken off in sound input port

Is there anyway of opening the case up to get at the sound input port? I have the tip of a 3.5 mm jack stuck in the port and I cannot retrieve it. Any tips on a good tool to use to push back the springs AND pull out the broken tip at the same time?

Depending on the model and version of the computer, you may have to
have someone go into the machine and have the piece taken out.
Also, there is a risk of static discharge damage to electronics; so if you
just touch that with a tool and are not grounded properly beforehand,
the computer could suffer other electronic damage to the logic board.
Which iMac do you have? The original iMac G4 is a tedious take-apart
but the plug-in could be carefully made to release the broken-off part
of the jack if access were available. Later iMac G5 and iMac Intel boxes
are also someone different and vary in difficulty in gaining access inside.
That may be the better way to get the part out; through proper partial
disassembly of the case by someone who will take precautionary safe
guards before opening it and while inside. And the power cable should
be disconnected; perhaps all cables, so as to attempt to de-energize
the logic board. Not sure if the battery on the logic board should also
be removed, but if someone would be inside the computer at that level
there should be safeguards, or the problem could become much worse.
Good luck & happy computing!

What type of connector do I need from my Macbook Pro Retina laptop for sound out to audio speakers with regular audio input jacks?

I am wanting to use regular audio speakers with traditional audio input jacks to serve as output speakers on my Macbook Pro Retina display laptop. What type of cable would I need to connect?

http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Audio-Cable-Splitter-1-Mini/dp/B00004Z5CP

Premiere Pro 2.0 and Windows 7 - Direct Sound Input soundcard driver problem

My XP machine crashed, I reinstalled Premiere Pro 2.0 with Windows 7, and I got the following error: 'The Currently installed soundcard driver does not support Direct Sound Input. Recording audio is not possible.' The soundcard drivers are updated. Any ideas? Here's what I have: AMD Phenom II X4 965 Processor 3.40 GHz 8 GB, 64 bit. Thank you for looking.

Thanks! Though I upgraded to solve the problem, this is good to know.
Bob
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 04:45:42 -0700
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Premiere Pro 2.0 and Windows 7 - Direct Sound Input soundcard driver problem
Re: Premiere Pro 2.0 and Windows 7 - Direct Sound Input soundcard driver problem created by Steve-Italy in Premiere Pro CS4 & Earlier - View the full discussion
VERY VERY VERY EASY (now, when I solved the problem, not before...!!!)
Insert Micropone or any jack in Micropone Input or Aux Input, on your sound card or motherboard !
AND NOW YOU CAN USE PREMIERE PRO 2.0
Enjoy
Steve - Italy
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Sound Input and Output Disappeared

I am considering a purchase of a used Macbook Pro (4,1) from early 2008 with Snow Leopard 10.6.8 installed. When I first tried the machine, the sound input and output were absent. After removing preference files, resetting NVRAM, etc., I finally got them to work. They worked for a few weeks, but recently they disappeared again. This time, my efforts to ressurrect them have been fruitless.
Here is what I have done in an attempt to remedy the situation:
•Delete com.apple.audio.DeviceSettings.plist and com.apple.audio.SystemSettings.plist
•Jiggle a digital headphone jack in the headphone port
•Verifiy Disk and Repair Permissions
•Reset NVRAM
•Reset SMC
I have read online that some people have replaced the AppleHDA.kext file with the one from 10.6.7 - however, every effort I have made to find this file has resulted in failure. I am not able to locate MacOSXupdCombo 10.6.7.pkg anywhere on the web
Any recommendations? I was able to fix this once before - why not now? Thanks for any and all constructive input...

Did you recieve the install disk(s) when you purchase the machine? I would try doing a back up of your data then a fresh install of the OS. Insert the disk into the mac then click restart and hold the c key, ten follow the prompts.
If you wish to take this route, I would try the 10.6.8 combo update first (it should be fine to run it again), then if you wish you may try the 10.6.7 update. Altough I would just do a OS X reinstall and then run software update till you bring it up to date. On disk 2 there should be the AHT (Apple Hardware Test) that you can run by booting the disk holding the D key to check for a hardware fault.
You may also make a Genius bar appointment for a free evaluation, they have more extensive diagnosis tools and would then tell you what your otions would be. (hey it's free)
Genius Bar appointment http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1361
10.6.8 Combo update
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1399
10.6.7 Combo Update:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1361
All the Best

How to I change my headphone jack to a input jack

I have a macbook pro and wonder if I can change the headphone jack it an input jack so I can copy my record collection. Other sites said to look for a drop down under sound but these isn't that option on my computer

Wybes wrote:
so there is no way to input sound?
Keep in mind that serious audio enthusiasts would not use a built-in audio input, because of the high level of RF noise inside any computer case and to use a better jack than the mini 1/8" jack used on most Macs and PCs. So even if a computer had a built-in port, those enthusiasts would still prefer to use an external USB (or FireWire) interface for better quality and more input connector types.
Because a wide range of these interfaces are sold from cheap to pro, there are actually lots of ways to input sound into your Mac.
If you do copy your record collection, make sure that the interface or the USB turntable includes a proper photo pre-amp.

Input jack

Hi,
my input jack is failing : when nothing is plugged, it appears to switch to optical (red light comming from inside). No sound from the speakers.
When I plug in (headset or audio system) it works fine. As soon as I unplug it goes back to optical.
I have been told the fix would need a replacement of the mainboard...
Any solution (by the way it happen just after 1 year...)

It is a mechanical switch.
By plugging and unplugging the jack with purpose you maybe able to get the switch to flip.
You can try a non metal item inserted to flip the switch- caution of course in this method at your own risk.
It is soldered to the logic board.
check your warranty:
Genius reservation http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
on-line https://getsupport.apple.com/GetproductgroupList.action
check warranty https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do

Sound input problem

I have a weird problem: in using a headset to make calls using Skype or iChat I cannot get the headset microphone to work, though the earphones work fine. Everything is plugged in correctly. Have selected the Line-In option in the Sound panel of System Preferences, but the Input Level indicator shows no sign of life. Have selected the same option in Skype. Have also tried a 2nd headset, with the same result. For reference the built-in microphone works fine.
We have 2 iMacs here displaying the same symptoms; what's happening? The headset worked just fine prior to upgrading to OS 10.6.6; is there a link here?

Having banged head against wall for too long I finally took my computer to Apple, where it was determined that there’s nothing wrong with the microphone port; however, the Radioshack headset does NOT work with the sound input device set to Line-in; input device MUST be set to internal microphone, after which the headset microphone AND the internal microphone will BOTH pick up sound simultaneously. Go figure.
May have something to do with the audio-in port requiring an externally powered microphone as per users manual. From MacWorld: If you have experience with multimedia headsets and the Mac, you know that Apple equips Macs with a line-level audio-input jack—one that doesn’t work with microphone-level audio sources without amplification.

Alternative sound input

So for christmas, i recieved a wonderful condenser microphone and a preamp. Wanting to make some recordings with garageband, I plugged it all into the 3.5mm jack that was not the headphone jack, assuming that it's the microphone/input... I do not think it is, because nothing will pick it up. I went to system preferences, changed the sound input to the input jack, and the tests did not pick anything up. i tried a regular headset microphone instead, to try to figure out if it was my mic setup or the computer. Sure enough, it's the computer. Both of my microphones work on other devices. is the jack with the diagram that looks like this: >o< the input jack or not? if it is, then why is it not working? if not, then why the **** doesn't apple have an input jack when they have Garageband, a program made for recording?

Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Since folks have been using GarageBand for a number of years successfully with their mics and instruments, perhaps it is the operator...
The Macintosh requires a line level audio signal to record. So if your kit is not producing line level audio, the Mac will not be able to "hear" it. Most PC mics and headset mics do not produce line level audio and are useless for a Mac without some sort of amplification. Additionally, you will not hear anything from the input jack unless one of two things occurs, the app you are using, such as GB, allows monitoring of the input audio, or you use a freebie app called Linein, from Rogue Ameoba, which enables soft playthrough of inputted audio.
But if your kit is producing line level input, perhaps you have not configured GB correctly for recording. In the GB Help menu you will see access to a getting started with GB pdf. In Chapter 5 it explains how to configure GB for voice recording.
Let us know if nothing I have pointed to solves the problem.
Dah•veed

Imic sound input type

hello all,
i purchased a new imic after the older one went dead .
although i am not sure what caused it to stop functionning , i suspected it might have fried due to too much power in the sound input.
i've read from several posts here and also from griffins site that it is ok to choose either microphone or line as sound input .
still, isn't there a risk when using phone input compare to line ? i wouldnt want to damage my new imic .
thanks for any advice .

my cassette player's headphone output has no such button.
Whatever volume control the cassette player has would control the headphone level.
If using the cassette's Line-Outs is an option, that's always a better choice, quality-wise, but in a pinch headphone will do (I jack an iPod into my PA System routinely and that's a headphone-out to a line-in on the console)

Digitech RP350 USB Guitar Pedal, Not picking up sound input

I just was trying to hook up my guitar pedal to garageband to record some tracks. I have the MIDI set up right I am pretty sure, garageband even recognizes the input device as "Digitech RP350". But when i try to record, it is picking up no sound input. I just want to get this to work and any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Eric

...and not to be annoying, but, skaadiction...you get much better control of your signal if you go out the normal 1/4" jack(s) and into GB via an audio interface. Using the trim on an interface will allow your recorded signal to be much hotter/thicker/stronger than by going straight from USB, where it seems you have no control over the incoming signal.
(Just talking from my experience. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.)

HT3625 But my Mac in the Sound Input menu does not have the "Use audio for" menu option.

I want to use the audio port in my MacBook Pro 13 to record stereo sound, under the Preference>Sound> Input menu, there is no option of "use audio for".

Mid 2012 Macbook Pro 13" do not have audio in through the headphone jack.
The 13" with retina and the 15" have it.

Sound input plot update problem

Hi,
I am having some problem regarding the plot of the sound input signal. Specifically the problem is regarding the update of the waveform graph i have used.
the update is not continuous mode. And there are gap in the waveform
can anyone help me
Attachments:
Continuous Sound Input.vi ‏20 KB

Thanks! Though I upgraded to solve the problem, this is good to know.
Bob
Date: Wed, 9 Nov 2011 04:45:42 -0700
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Premiere Pro 2.0 and Windows 7 - Direct Sound Input soundcard driver problem
Re: Premiere Pro 2.0 and Windows 7 - Direct Sound Input soundcard driver problem created by Steve-Italy in Premiere Pro CS4 & Earlier - View the full discussion
VERY VERY VERY EASY (now, when I solved the problem, not before...!!!)
Insert Micropone or any jack in Micropone Input or Aux Input, on your sound card or motherboard !
AND NOW YOU CAN USE PREMIERE PRO 2.0
Enjoy
Steve - Italy
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Pumping Audio through G5 Sound Input

My personal iPod and my G5 at work must share one set of speakers. I keep having to unplug the stereo cable from the back of the G5 headphone jack to switch to the iPod as audio source.
I can attach a stereo cable between the iPod and audio input jack and see the level meter jumping in the Sound Preferences while music is playing, but I can't hear it.
Is there a way I can get audio to play through the G5's audio input and get it to come out the speakers?

This is probably what you are looking for (LineIn)
http://rogueamoeba.com/freebies/
Some further discussion here
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=1442453
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