If the slider is too low, your Mac won’t detect any sound. If you don’t see anything, increase the “Input Volume” slider and try speaking again. If everything goes according to plan, you should see the bars fill up next to “Input Level” as you speak. To use a device, such as “Internal Microphone,” click it. You should see a list of devices you can use as a sound source, including, (hopefully) the microphone you want to use.
Head to System Preferences > Sound, and then click the “Input” tab. RELATED: How to Troubleshoot Bluetooth Issues on a Mac Check the Sound Input SettingsĪ common cause of microphone problems is a misconfigured sound input. Once you’re confident your chosen microphone is connected and powered on, it’s time to take a look at the audio settings. If you can’t get your Bluetooth headset to work, unpair it by clicking the “X” next to it in the “Devices” list. Finally, pair your AirPods or Bluetooth headset under System Preferences > Bluetooth.
