On Thu, Jan 29, 2009 at 11:25 PM, Kris Tilford <ktilfo...@cox.net> wrote: > > I'm trying to attach a microphone to a dual G5 2.3GHz thru the audio > line-in jack on the back. It's a normal 3.5mm stereo mini-jack as far > as I can tell. I have several microphones, an Apple monaural, an Aiwa > mini stereo, etc. It's definitely NOT an old Apple mic that uses the > longer jack plug, although perhaps Apple requires a "special" > microphone with a "normal" plug now? > > There seems to be some problem with the audio input. It's pretty much > non-existent. I've tried many things already. > > I'm hoping someone on the list has had a similar experience and knows > a solution. > > Things I've tried: > > Audio MIDI Setup to select and adjust sound input, the input volume is > set to 1.0 (highest) and 12dB. > > Rogue Amoeba's LineIn app to "Pass Thru" sound input (shows VERY small > input with either mic, but if I plug or unplug there is a spike so it > appears the port is active, just not enough gain to register. > > Rogue Amoeba's SoundSource menu bar input/output preferences selection > (works normally, and I DO have input from USB based sources when USB > devices are selected, it's the "Line In" (built-in) that's non- > fuctional). > > Cycling '74's Soundflower to redirect audio input and output source > between applications. Seems to work, but again, no gain. > > These all seem to work normally, I suppose there could be a conflict > of some sort? > > Any ideas, I'd like to get a microphone working if possible? > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~
In my own experience I would question if the plug, jack, or both, were dirty. Also I would examine the condition of the cable and furthermore try a different mic. ( I know that would mean more than one failed in this case) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed Low End Mac's G3-5 List, a group for those using G3, G4, and G5 desktop Macs - with a particular focus on Power Macs. The list FAQ is at http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml and our netiquette guide is at http://www.lowendmac.com/lists/netiquette.shtml To post to this group, send email to g3-5-list@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to g3-5-list-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/g3-5-list?hl=en Low End Mac RSS feed at feed://lowendmac.com/feed.xml -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
