- SPECS FOR MID 2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15 INCH WITH RETINA UPGRADE
- SPECS FOR MID 2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15 INCH WITH RETINA BLUETOOTH
I have ordered a splitter (analog, known as "auxiliary" and "audio" splitter), that has one 3.5mm male TSSR plug on one end, and 2 female 3.5 female ports (unknown if TSR or TSSR) on the other end. When I plug a microphone's 3.5mm TSR plug (TWO black stripes alternating with THREE shiny metal bands) into that headphone port, the MBP does not recognize or receive the microphone's signal/audio.īUT, when I plug in a headset (combined speaker and microphone) that has a 3.5mm male TSSR plug (THREE black stripes alternating with FOUR shiny metal bands), the MBP DOES recognize and receive the microphone's signal/audio. My mid-2012 MacBook Pro ("MBP") does NOT have a port labeled for microphone, but it DOES have a 3.5mm (1/8") port labeled with a Headphone (not headset) icon.
I found stores in Europe (for about €10), but sure you can find it where you are. this headset splitter adapter breaks the audio port out into two distinct ports - one that can be used for a microphone input connection, and the other for connecting external (output) speakers. Get the 3.5mm 4 Position to 2x 3 Position 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter - M/F OK, what now? Lets assume you insist on using your microphone!!! The fourth pin (ring) is for the microphone ! The microphone or headset in question must be of the three-ring variety, just like Apple’s headsets. Looking under the hood of Apple "About this Mac" you get the answer (it says it does support it). Here is the how: The plug is like the headphone port on iOS devices, this jack supports audio input as well as output-with as described in Apple specification.
SPECS FOR MID 2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15 INCH WITH RETINA BLUETOOTH
Since there are multiple options to connect a microphone lets take a look.ġ - For stand alone microphone with cable you could use a USB connector type or Audio to USB converter.Ģ- You could use a BlueTooth type microphone/Headset.ģ - And last not least, you could actually use your Headphone (as marked) the 1/8 inch plug, but NOT with standard audio plug. What they do say is you can use the Apple iPhone headset with microphone! Now that is a Hint ! It looks like Apple has redesigned it to be a multifunction plug, without telling us in plain English. In your specific case, it is possible to use external microphone on MacBook pro and Air 2012 Models. I have a non-retina version, which also needs some work, but at least can be upgraded and already has the 16 gigs but a terrible video card.All PowerBook and MacBook models support analog audio in via the headphone jack.
SPECS FOR MID 2012 APPLE MACBOOK PRO 15 INCH WITH RETINA UPGRADE
Now that I know there is indeed a way to replace/upgrade the internal SSD, I was wondering if anybody has discovered a way to upgrade the RAM? I got a hold of a used retina 15 inch late 2012/early 2013 MBP, Which needs some work, but the biggest problem is that it only has 8 GB of RAM built-in and that is just not enough to cut it at all nowadays. It even caused me to sell my Apple stock, which was a big mistake on my part. Who the !&* wants to spend that much money without the possibility of upgrading? Big mistake on their part. I bought a brand new 2018 MacBook Pro when it first came out and paid over $5000, but returned it within 10 days. I have become very disenchanted with Apple because of this whole intentional prevention of allowing people to upgrade ran.