You can adjust your audio mix here as well for the highest comfort experience during your gaming sessions. Select your output device from the list of output products unless it is already selected. Consider turning your microphone volume up if your headphones don’t pick up your voice or you speak quietly due to comfort or hearing issues. You can select the input device and input level to suit your voice. You should see your microphone and voice settings here. Select “System Preferences” followed by “Sound.” You can also search “Sound” inside the “System Preferences” if you can’t immediately see the speaker icon that represents the category.Additionally, you control your system settings here.
This option allows you to access information about your Mac device and the version of software you have. You can find this button in the upper right corner of the screen on any Mac. Otherwise, the computer may not recognize them, or the battery may die during pairing.
You probably want your pair of headphones to be active while you try to set them up with your computer, so make sure they have a full battery. Turn your wireless gaming headset switch to the “On” position.Then, enter “System Preferences” from the Apple menu (which is simply the Apple logo) to search for new devices in the “BlueTooth” category to control your wireless connection. Enter Bluetooth pairing mode on your headset and your Mac.Method 3: Bluetooth Wireless Headset to Mac It should plug right in without any struggle, and you should get a response from your computer right away. Plug your audio cable into the small headphone port on the side of your Apple product.Skip to step 1 under “Adjusting Your Audio Settings.”.However, some new gaming headsets feature a USB-C connector instead, which enhances the wireless connection experience for current generation MacBook and MacBook Air users. If you have a new generation MacBook Air, you may need a USB-A to USB-C adapter for your USB port. Most MacBooks and iMacs allow the use of a standard USB-A dongle. Otherwise, go to “Step 3” for BlueTooth headsets.
If you have a wired gaming headset, skip to step 2.
For connecting to other audio products, read about how to configure a 7.1 headset for gaming. Read on to find out the easiest connection method for each device style. When you buy your new wired headset or wireless headset, make sure it is compatible with a Mac because some headsets cannot connect to specific devices.
If you have a USB dongle, you can plug it directly into the matching port.