Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-18 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Yes, you're correct, Brad. I was trying to point to the time of acquisition, but could have been more precise about that. Best, Janina Brad Snyder writes: > Janina > , > If you look under about this Mac, you will find that your 2020 Mac mini, is > really a 2018 Mac mini. > - Brad - > > On Nov

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-18 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Matthew: OK, since you already have the replacement unit and assuming the same behavior turns up, you have another option. There are converter plugs that will swap the appropriate leads. If you can find the appropriate converter plug, this may be a workable option. You may want to contact

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-18 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Yes, and mine is currently working just fine connected to a Mackie 1202 audio mixer. The Mackie seems tolerant both ways around as I've had all manner of audio devices connected without issue. Brad Snyder writes: > I am using a pair of Logitech speakers purchased from Best Buy about two > years

RE: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-17 Thread matthew dyer
Good morning, I unfortionetly opened the box and tore it opened it, but will be looking forsomething else for sure. Will have to see whart I can come up with. Anyqway. I'm sure I will see what I can do. Matthew -Original Message- From: 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries Sent:

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-17 Thread Brad Snyder
I am using a pair of Logitech speakers purchased from Best Buy about two years ago, that I am now using on my 2018 seriesMac mini, which was purchased new in 2020. - Brad - On Nov 17, 2020, at 01:31, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: Don't bother replacing the speakers. The same

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-17 Thread Brad Snyder
Janina , If you look under about this Mac, you will find that your 2020 Mac mini, is really a 2018 Mac mini. - Brad - On Nov 17, 2020, at 01:17, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: Janina -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-16 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Don't bother replacing the speakers. The same thing will happen. Unless they have a model specificallyh designed for Apple Mac or IOS devices, I would simply return them for a refund and look for a different option. Best, Janina matthew dyer writes: > Hi Brad and all, > > Just tried pair of

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-16 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
I should have read further into this thread. I'm now willing to bet I'm correct in pointint to a wiring difference. This has been a bone of contention between Apple on the one hand, and Windows and Android on the other for some years. It has been less of an issue with 3.5 ports disappearing, but

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-16 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
There are several such devices out there. I first encoutered them with a Senheisser headset some years ago. The headset cable terminated in a pair of 3.5 mm plugs, one for headphone, one for microphone. Senheisser also included a USB dongle with two 3.55 mm jacks for those cables so that one

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-16 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
Could be the wiring of your 3.5 mm connecting cable. Have you tried swapping cables? matthew dyer writes: > Peet, > > I still have sound through the internal speeker even wile the speakers > connected. Other headphones work far as I know. I am guessing it is the > speakers themselfs but not

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-16 Thread 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries
It also shows on my 2020 generation Mac Mini under both Catalina and now Big Sur. Janina Brad Snyder writes: > Well, I have no explanation for this. The external audio jack shows up on my > 2018 Mac mini with or without anything connected. > I am running macOS Catalina 10.15.7. > > - Brad - >

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-15 Thread Brad Snyder
That would be my assumption as well. I’d send the speakers back to Amazon for a refund, and get something else. - Brad - On Nov 15, 2020, at 18:08, matthew dyer wrote: Hi Brad and all, Just tried pair of ear buds with a 3.5 jack and they work fine. I am incline to thingk it is a bad set

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-15 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
What happens if you change the audio output device in System Preferences? On 11/14/20 3:26 PM, matthew dyer wrote: Peet, I still have sound through the internal speeker even wile the speakers connected.  Other headphones work far as I know.  I am guessing it is the speakers themselfs but not

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-15 Thread matthew dyer
Hi Brad and all, Just tried pair of ear buds with a 3.5 jack and they work fine. I am incline to thingk it is a bad set they gave me since they do not work on any of my other devices. What a shame. They power up, but they do not show up as an option in sound preferences. There is 9only

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-15 Thread Brad Snyder
I’ve had speakers similar to this that I used on a Windows PC at work. They functioned just fine on my Windows machine, so I am wondering why you are having a problem using them on a Mac mini. I know you said you can see a little green light, so you know the speakers have power. I’m wondering

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-15 Thread matthew dyer
Hi PPeet, Here you,. Thees are usb speakers and are suposivly plug and play. You plug in the usb end into the USB port of your machine which is how they get power and then youplugin the 3.5 mm end into the jack for sound output. With that here is the link.

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-15 Thread Pete De Vasto
Matthew, Would you be willing to share the brand and model of your speakers? I’m intrigued by you saying that the cord has a USB plug on one end and a 3.5-inch plug on the other, and I’d like to learn more about the concept. Thanks, Pete De Vasto > On Nov 14, 2020, at 12:26 PM, matthew dyer

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-14 Thread matthew dyer
Peet, I still have sound through the internal speeker even wile the speakers connected. Other headphones work far as I know. I am guessing it is the speakers themselfs but not sure as I sill have a surface pro I might be able to test with. My linux machine did not work there either. The

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-14 Thread Pete De Vasto
Hi, I have a couple of questions about this, and I’m sure you’ve looked at these, but I feel better at least asking. First, do you have any other devices with 3.5-inch jacks that you can connect your speakers to, do they work with these other devices? Next, do you by chance have a pair of

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-14 Thread matthew dyer
Yes and this is a shame as I really want to get thees speakers running on this machine. Oh well I guess I will have to keep hunting for something that works. Like I said I can confirm that they have power. VO just says name which is empty. Matthew On Nov 14, 2020, at 10:43 AM, Brad

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-14 Thread Brad Snyder
I do notice that on my 2019 MacBook Pro, also running macOS Catalina 10.15.7, the Headphone jack does not show up int the list of Output devices when nothing is plugged into the jack. - Brad - On Nov 14, 2020, at 09:20, Brad Snyder wrote: Well, I have no explanation for this. The external

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Well, I have no explanation for this. The external audio jack shows up on my 2018 Mac mini with or without anything connected. I am running macOS Catalina 10.15.7. - Brad - On Nov 14, 2020, at 08:34, matthew dyer wrote: Hi, it doesn’t show up at all. I have internal speakers and airplay

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-14 Thread matthew dyer
Hi, it doesn’t show up at all. I have internal speakers and airplay device. Very strange. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 13, 2020, at 8:39 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:  In System Preferences > Sound > Output Devices, the Audio output port on the back of the Mac mini will show as External Headphones,

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-13 Thread Brad Snyder
In System Preferences > Sound > Output Devices, the Audio output port on the back of the Mac mini will show as External Headphones, even when speakers are connected. HTH - Brad - On Nov 13, 2020, at 17:12, matthew dyer wrote: Hi Brad, I think I got it. Only problem is that in sound

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-13 Thread matthew dyer
Hi Brad, I think I got it. Only problem is that in sound settings is not showing it, That might be do to not having restarted yet, but there is a device that is not speaking. The light is on on the speaker so I know it is getting power. Thanks. Matthew On Nov 13, 2020, at 4:53 PM, Brad

Re: Am I write and thinking that the Mac mini from 2018 does not have a headset jack?

2020-11-13 Thread Brad Snyder
Mac mini 2018 has a 3.5 mm audio output located on the back of the unit, below the 2 USB-A ports. The unit does not have an audio input jack. - Brad - On Nov 13, 2020, at 15:47, matthew dyer wrote: Hi all, I have a Mac mini 2018 and unless I am missing something, Ido not see a headset