I unplugged the Behringer USB audio device from my TP-LINK 7-port USB 3 hub, and plugged it straight into my Mac. If you'd like to use an external microphone, connect it to your Mac via a USB port, an audio line-in port, or Bluetooth.
and so the next thing I tried immediately resolved the issue:
#USB PORT FOR EXTURAL MIC FOR MAC FULL#
Something was seriously haywire! I finally thought about the full signal path going into my Mac, and how I've had issues with my Gigabit Ethernet adapter (USB 3.0) not getting the full GigE speeds when there was a loose USB connection, or a flaky/cheap hub in the route from Ethernet to Mac.
I plugged and unplugged the USB cable on the back of the Behringer-no difference. I tried different audio apps to see if I got any level differences-no difference. I adjusted all the levels and tried to pad/not pad the inputs on the Behringer-no difference. I switched inputs on the Behringer-no difference. Putting on my debugger hat, I first checked all the physical connections: I could tweak the levels so I could get a solid signal, 10-15 bars according to the macOS System Preferences' Sound input settings:īut suddenly, one morning during a video chat through Zoom, others in the chat noticed that they could barely hear me! I checked the input levels and, sure enough, System Preferences said I was barely getting 1/4 of the normal levels! So, after purchasing and connecting a U-Phoria UMC202HD and an Electro-Voice RE320 microphone, I was quite pleased with the sound quality! Therefore I finally decided to get some sound absorption panels for my office, rearrange furniture a little for better isolation, and-most importantly-buy a proper USB audio interface and microphone. I do a lot more screencasts both for my YouTube channel and for other purposes than I used to, and I can't stand poor audio quality. A few months ago, I decided to get more serious about my recording setup in my home office.
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