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... different entries under sound preferences on the mini. One is Unknown USB Audio Device. Second one is USB PnP Audio Device. On Audacity I only ... this is where my issue lies - I have tried different cables with the cassette device and that has not changed anything. I've tried to record with ...

In System Preferences > Sound > Input do you see "PnP USB Audio Device"? If you select it and play a cassette does the sound meter bounce? Is the connection reliable (that is, does it last more than a few seconds)?
-- Bill

I'm using a Super USB Cassette Capture connection to my Mac Mini. This device is what shows on Audacity and on the Sound input on the Mac. I agree it feels like the microphone is recording and not the device. But I can't see how to change that.

Anybody have experience with the electro brand model 2036 USB cassette converter? I cannot get Audacity to recognize the device so I cannot input any audio. ...

So went to my Mac audio system preferences. The USB PnP Audio Device shows as one of the devices on the left temporarily, then disappears. Anyone know what's up? Unfortunately those "super USB cassette" players are notoriously unreliable, especially on Mac (Example: https://www.google.com/search?q=site%3Aforum.audacityteam.org+%22Super+USB+Cassette%22) ...

Greetings. I purchased a Dansrue Super USB Cassette Capture unit and downloaded Audacity per the instructions manual. Error message when attempting ...

Thank you for your suggestion!

... with other inexpensive options. Do you know of one that might work? Thanks for any suggestions. Gary Gary, many people are using an inexpensive USB audio adapter such as the Behringer UCA202 or UCA222. I think either one would do the job. They are priced at around $30, but you may be able to ...

Does your mac have a built-in mic? (most laptops do, but the Mac Mini doesn't). If you are unsure, please say which model your Mac is.

I am open to using another device on my mac but not familiar with other inexpensive options. Do you know of one that might work? Thanks for any suggestions.

Gary