Fixed: USB Microphone Not Recognized on MacBook Pro M1 with macOS 14
Posted: September 13, 2024 | Updated: October 04, 2024Many users have reported similar issues where their MacBook Pro doesn’t recognize a USB microphone, despite following standard troubleshooting steps. This problem persists even after updating to macOS Sonoma from Ventura. Common actions include checking sound settings, ensuring privacy permissions, testing different USB-C ports, restarting the computer with the microphone plugged in, and verifying that both the microphone and cable are functioning properly on other devices. If you’ve tried all these steps and still face issues.
Currently Devices have this problem
Solutions
Solution 1; Use USB-C EarPods or New USB-C Microphones
1. **Use Apple USB-C EarPods**: They work for both microphone and audio output.
2. Try USB-C Microphones**: The RØDE PodMic USB and Shure MV-7 USB both work, with the RØDE offering better sound quality.
3. Consider a Digital Audio Interface**: For older microphones, use a USB-C compatible audio interface.
4. Verify Compatibility**: Check for compatibility with your MacBook Pro and the specific microphone model.
Solution 2: Replace USB-A to USB-C Cable for Microphone Recognition
1. Replace your USB-A to USB-C cable with a different one.
2. Check if the microphone now appears.
The issue might be that the old cable didn’t meet the USB standards required by Sonoma, even though it worked on Windows."
Solution 3: Enable Automatic Accessory Connection
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Allow Accessories to Connect and select Automatically When Unlocked.
Solution 4: Use Apple Adapter and Disable VPN
- Use an Apple-branded USB-A to USB-C adapter instead of a third-party one.
- Turn off your VPN.
- Check if your MacBook now recognizes the microphone.