Where is the audio input jack on my new Mac?
Most current Macs have a 1/8” input jack labeled by a circle being invaded by two triangles. This is a combined digital and analog input. Mac Pro models have separate digital TOSLINK ports as well as analog 1/8". If you need to feed analog audio into a Mac that lacks an analog input, you need a USB audio interface, like a Griffin iMic (which is not a microphone at all, but rather a line/mic level to USB adapter), or a more advanced interface like an Digidesign MBox. When you come into Tekserve, we’ll ask you what kind of inputs you plan to record and what software you would like to use in order to find the best solution. Our Pro Audio department helps home recording artists and major music studios alike.
Published March 24, 2009 12:00 PM
Last modified on November 3, 2010 8:17 PM
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