The computer’s sound ports accept an audio connector known as a stereo miniplug. This connector is the type used on headphones for a personal tape player, for example. If your equipment has a different type of connector, you can purchase an adapter at an electronics supply store.
Stereo miniplug
Connecting audio equipment
To play or record sound with your Macintosh, you can attach a microphone, amplifier, tape recorder, or a pair of speakers.
For specific instructions on connecting a microphone, skip to the next section, “Connecting and Positioning a Microphone.” For specific instructions on connecting speakers, see “Connecting External Stereo Speakers,” later in this chapter.
If your Macintosh has
Follow these steps to connect audio equipment to the Macintosh:
1Make sure that the audio equipment has a cable with a stereo miniplug connector.
If it does not, attach an adapter that has a stereo miniplug.
2Place the audio equipment near the Macintosh.
3Shut down the Macintosh and turn off the audio equipment.
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