Mic not recognised

I'm reposting this here from the incorrect forum.


I've got a tie clip microphone, and I've plugged into into the jack next to the headphone jack on my iMac.

However, it is not showing up as a device and when selected as line-in no sound is recorded. There is no on/off for the microphone either.

Any ideas?

The line-in port requires an amplified signal to work. You'll need either an amplifier, a USB-Line-in converter, such as the Griffin iMic, or a USB microphone. The mic you're using apparently doesn't have enough juice to activate the port.

EvenStranger said:

The line-in port requires an amplified signal to work. You'll need either an amplifier, a USB-Line-in converter, such as the Griffin iMic, or a USB microphone. The mic you're using apparently doesn't have enough juice to activate the port.

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Whaaaat? It says it's compatible for Mac and PC.
That's a rip off if that's true.
Where do I get these things, and how much are they? All I want to do is record a voiceover for a video I'm making.

I would recommend either the Logitec boom mic or the Griffin iMic. If you go with the Logitec mic, hopefully you can return the other mic to offset the costs. However, if you would prefer the clip mic, then I'd recommend the iMic adapter.

Out of curiosity, what kind of Mac are you using? Most current portables and iMacs have a built-in microphone that should do fine for voiceover.

EvenStranger said:

I would recommend either the Logitec boom mic or the Griffin iMic. If you go with the Logitec mic, hopefully you can return the other mic to offset the costs. However, if you would prefer the clip mic, then I'd recommend the iMic adapter.

Out of curiosity, what kind of Mac are you using? Most current portables and iMacs have a built-in microphone that should do fine for voiceover.

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Thanks, I've ordered the boom mic. Reviews of it seem good saying that the sound is crisp and good quality. Thankfully I still need the tie clip mic for other things.

I'm using an iMac i5, brand new but the inbuilt microphone isn't crisp enough really.

Please do not cross post. If you feel that you posted in the wrong forum, ask a staff member to move it for you. I deleted your other post from the Windows forum. Thanks for your cooperation.

EvenStranger said:

I would recommend either the Logitec boom mic or the Griffin iMic. If you go with the Logitec mic, hopefully you can return the other mic to offset the costs. However, if you would prefer the clip mic, then I'd recommend the iMic adapter.

Out of curiosity, what kind of Mac are you using? Most current portables and iMacs have a built-in microphone that should do fine for voiceover.

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I came across this post today trying to figure out why the logitech headset I bought wasn't being recognized. Thank goodness I should be able to return it.

I'm creating a set of "how to" videos to share on my website. I thought getting a mic that would cancel any noise in the background. I'm working on a 2009 MBP are the recommendations you made the same for me?

Thanks for your help... Susan

Yes, the same recommendations would apply. As far as reducing ambient noise when recording, someone else will need to speak to that, as I have little experience with voice recording.

You dont get "noise cancelling" mics. Absorbing unwanted reflections properly is done by Acoustics experts determining where the reflections are coming from and applying the proper sound dampening materials in the problematic areas.

every room sounds different, and therefore each acoustic material setup will be different.