Microphones and audio
Choose which microphone Monologue uses and fix common Bluetooth or input problems.
Monologue can automatically choose an available microphone or follow the device priority you set.
Choose a microphone on Mac
Open Monologue → Settings → Mic & Audio. Put preferred microphones near the top of the list and remove devices you do not want Monologue to select.
When testing a new device:
- Connect it before starting dictation.
- Confirm that its input level moves in macOS Sound settings.
- Record a short test in Monologue.
Bluetooth and AirPods
Bluetooth microphones may take a moment to switch into recording mode. If the beginning of speech is missing, connect the device before starting and wait briefly after the recording indicator appears.
If quality suddenly drops:
- Reconnect the device.
- Check whether another call or audio app is using the microphone.
- Try the built-in microphone to separate a device problem from a Monologue problem.
Audio preferences
Monologue includes preferences for sound effects and how other audio behaves during dictation. On iPhone and iPad, these are under Settings → Preferences. On Mac, microphone and recording controls are under Settings → Mic & Audio.
If Monologue cannot hear any device, follow Fix dictation and pasting.