Does Sonoma OS have dictation ability?
Is there a voice to text option?
I also have an iPad if that provides better connectivity.
Mac mini, macOS 14.7
If you want dictation then Dictate messages and documents on Mac – Apple Support (UK)
If you want to record your voice then there's a voice recording app in the applications list.
It took 10 seconds to find these on Google.
If you need to record or use your voice in Voice to Text on a Mac Mini you'll have to get a USB microphone as the Mini doesn't have a built-in microphone. You can't use you iPad with your Mini as a camera and microphone but you can use an iPhone.
Yes, you can do dictation on a Mac mini ... but you need an external microphone to do it ... a USB mic unless you want to invest in a more complex setup that would include an analog mic + audio interface. It depends on your needs.
USB mics range from cheap to expensive. Some good choices include the Audio Technica ATR2500, Logitech Snowball, Logitech Blue Yeti, Samson Q2U ... there are lots more.
There are also USB headsets with built-in mics that may be more useful for dictation.
Thanks Zurarczurx
As u can tell I am a novice and have no one in this farming community that can help. I thought the Apple site would be better than Google. Sorry if it is tiresome helping beginners but we can try our best and hope for consideration Eh! G
Hi MartinR many thanks for the information and site links. As a novice I need all the help that I can get.
I wish to record a voice over for slideshow/movies and didn't know where to start. Thanks for your time and assistance. G
Old Toad how do you do it, staying up to date with all versions etc. since the first little Apple seed. Thanks for the help that you have provided to so many over the years and likely many more in the future.
MartinR provided some advice that I will explore. Regrettably I don't have a smart phone and money is very very tight. May you get your rewards in this life as who knows what the next will be like!
Ciao G
shinyckz wrote:
No. You'd better using a dedicated audio recorder instead.
The OP wants to record voiceovers for slideshows/movies. He/she needs a mic connected to the Mac to do that; a separate "dedicated" audio recorder will not be suitable for doing voiceovers.
No. You'd better using a dedicated audio recorder instead.
Recording voice using a Mac mini, is this possible? OS Sonoma 14.7
