Mac mini 2024 missing microphone and audio mixer

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Mac mini 2024 missing microphone and audio mixer

1 > Unfortunately the Mini Mac 2024 does not even have a basic microphone that if inserted by the manufacturer would cost maybe $ 5 but would make it complete. Furthermore, Apple does not even have a basic microphone to buy using the Mini Mac outputs. Guys, you have made a masterpiece and you lose yourself for $ 5, my arms fall off...

2 > there is no basic native/integrated audio mixer in the basic software and therefore you cannot adjust the volume for the individual audio outputs... telegram/alarms of various platforms/video/etc. can you give me some suggestions? or have you already covered the topic, can you give me a link? thanks in advance

3 > I do not require a password after the screensaver restarts and with the Mac in standby it restarts at the simple touch of the mouse or keyboard, there is no possibility of making it restart only with the keyboard and therefore exclude the mouse that on a desk can be moved at the simple touch

thanks for your help

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Mac mini, macOS 15.3

Posted on Feb 4, 2025 04:40 AM

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Answer 1

hcsitas

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Feb 4, 2025 04:48 AM in response to fabdoc2

Apple sells a variety of headsets wired and wireless all with Mic capability. But you can vent here if not happy… Feedback - Mac mini - Apple

As for the screensaver restart issue, my brain went into screensaver mode trying to make sense of what you wrote. Can you describe the issue better please? More detail, less salad. Thank you.

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hcsitas

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Feb 4, 2025 05:13 AM in response to fabdoc2

Try the settings below exactly as shown (reboot after changing), might fix.

Also, do not manual Sleep, shut for long absences and let the display switch off on timer for normal use (or use Control-Command-Q to immediately lock your screen).

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hcsitas

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Feb 4, 2025 09:21 AM in response to fabdoc2

Sorry, I can’t help you there but I would post a separate discussion specifically on that question. Title it “Seeking Mac-compatible Audio Mixer recommendation”…

…Good luck (dear)

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fabdoc2 Author

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Feb 4, 2025 05:02 AM in response to hcsitas

thank you for your help

I try to describe with less salad...:)

Mac in standby restarts at the simple touch of the mouse or keyboard, I would need to make it restart only with the keyboard and not touching the mouse !!! exclude the mouse, I do not have password after the restart of the screensaver for my convenience

Thanks for your help

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fabdoc2 Author

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Feb 4, 2025 07:58 AM in response to hcsitas

Hello dear,

thank you for your help

any suggestions for point 2 ?

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Answer 6

hcsitas

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Feb 4, 2025 08:53 AM in response to fabdoc2

If you’re in a secure environment, just walk away (dear) and let the display switch off on timer. Screensavers are passé. When you’re ready to resume, tap is all that’s needed.

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