If you can’t record audio after installing macOS Mojave or later
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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If you can’t record audio after installing macOS Mojave or later
After installing macOS Mojave or later on your Mac, you might not be able to record audio in apps like Logic Pro, MainStage, GarageBand, Final Cut Pro, or third-party audio and video apps.
After installing macOS Mojave or later, you might see an alert that says audio input isn’t accessible when trying to record. Or you might not hear sound, see waveforms, or see audio meters move when recording. To record audio, allow the app to access audio inputs:
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Close the app you’re using to record audio.
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On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, click Security & Privacy, then click Privacy.
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Click Microphone.
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Select the checkbox next to an app to allow it to access the built-in microphone on your Mac, an external USB mic, or the inputs on an external audio interface.
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Open the app and try to record audio again.
If you’re using an external microphone or an external audio interface to record audio and it’s still not working, check with the manufacturer of your device for software updates and information on compatibility.
Learn more
Here are some more resources to help with recording audio:
- Resolve an issue in Logic Pro
- Resolve an issue in MainStage
- Record voiceovers and other audio in Final Cut Pro
- Before recording audio in GarageBand for Mac
- How to record audio with QuickTime Player
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Published Date: November 12, 2020