Adjust Input volume by moving the slider to the right. The Internal microphone is typically used.ĥ. Click on the Input tab to see your microphone list.Ĥ. Click on your Apple menu in the top-left corner and select System Preferences. Please note: If you are in a Live interview and you see a US LOCAL, TOLL FREE, and an INTERNATIONAL option for phone numbers, your interview's audio will be through your phone and not your computer.ġ. Use these steps to check your microphone settings: Additionally, ensure you make noise during the equipment test. If you are recording someone who is speaking softly, increase the input volume so your Mac can better capture the person’s voice.Ĭapture less background noise when using your computer’s built-in microphone: Select “Use ambient noise reduction.” This option does not appear if a 4-channel built-in microphone format is selected in Audio MIDI Setup, on a Mac with Apple silicon, or on Mac models with an Apple T2 chip.If the microphone is failing the equipment test or if you cannot hear yourself, close any other programs that may be using your microphone like Skype, etc. If you’re recording sound through your computer’s sound port, you can adjust the input volume to compensate for the sound source being too loud or quiet.įor example, if you’re recording loud music, lower the input volume so the recorded sound isn’t too loud or distorted.

If your display has an internal microphone, it’s listed as Microphone.ĭo any of the following to adjust your sound input settings:Īdjust the input volume: Drag the volume slider. (You may need to scroll down.)Ĭlick Input on the right, then select the device you want to use in the list of sound input devices.Īll sound input devices available to your Mac are listed. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Sound in the sidebar.

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