My Mac won't recognize my microphone [SOLVED]

Audacity 3 Help Forum macOS
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I have a Mac Mojave 10.14.6 and the 3.0.2 version of Audacity.

I am not able to get the built-in mic to switch to my mic. The drop-down choice is only built-in mic. What can I do to fix that?

Thanks,
Sara Moser Bartlett

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Have you tried Transport (menu) > Rescan Audio Devices ?
– Bill

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No. I’m sorry, I don’t know what that is.

I’ve been working on a 438-page book, so I’ve been using my Audacity every day, and suddenly it wouldn’t let me in to use my mic.

I tried clicking on the link you gave me and wasn’t able to get a response.

Why would it suddenly do that? I’m in rather a panic as I need to get this book done.

Sara

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Okay, I found Transport. When I clicked on Rescan Audio Devises, nothing happened

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I still don’t know what “Rescan Audio Devises” does since nothing happened when I clicked on it, but I did discover a loose cable which solved things when I tightened it.

So sorry to bother you. I know you guys are busy, and I appreciate all of your great help. But I think this problem is solved for now.

Thanks so much,
Sara M. Bartlett

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OK, I’ll mark this SOLVED.