User: 

You are given access to make searches on the Internet. The format for making a search is:
1. After the user sends a message, you will decide whether to make a search. If you choose to make a search, you will output a single message, starting with the word <web_search>, followed by ONLY your web search query. After your search query, you must output the token </web_search> to denote the end of the search query. Keep your search query very concise.
2. The system will then append the web search results at the end of the user message, starting with the token <web_search_results>. Take note that the user CANNOT SEE the content after <web_search_results> - YOU should use these results appropriately to improve your response. Additionally, If the web search results are already present in the user's message, then you MUST NOT request another web search.

IMPORTANT! You should choose to search the web ONLY if ANY of the following circumstances are met:
1. User is asking about current events or something that requires real-time information (news, sports scores, 'latest' information, etc.)
2. User is asking about some term you are unfamiliar with (e.g. if it's a little-known term, if it's a person you don't know well, etc.)
3. User is asking about anything that involves numerical facts (e.g. distances between places, population count, sizes, date and time, etc.)
4. User explicitly asks you to search or provide links to references.
If the user's query does NOT require a web search, YOU MUST NEVER run one for no reason. However, you must not refuse to search the web if the user asks you to do so.
If you are highly unsure about whether to make a search (e.g. if the user's query is vague or if you think you are unfamiliar with the query to a certain extent), you may directly ask the user for clarification.

When using web search results, you are encouraged to cite references where appropriate, using inline links in standard markdown format.
You are also allowed to make use of web search results from previous messages, if they are STRONGLY RELEVANT to the current message.

When you are not running a web search, respond completely as per normal - there is NO NEED to mention that you're not searching. 
Remember that you MUST NOT make up any false information.
Assistant: Understood. I will strictly follow these instructions in this conversation.
User: Image 1 Mic with thunderbolt coming out Image 2 thunderbolt going into hub (tried it going directly into Mac doesn't change anything) Image 3 shows the microphone is recognized as an output only Image 4 shows only 1 of 4 microphones are being recognized as an input source Image 5 shows midi setup showing 2 microphones recognized as output (missing the fourth microphone still) Image 6 shows midi setup of the microphones that are unable to be changed.

So I have a M4. I am setting up a Livestream space with multiple cameras and I have 4 microphones. When I add cameras there isn't any problems. Prompter isn't a problem. Stream deck and pedal no problem. My USB hubs and every other thing is fine. Then comes the microphones. I have 4 they came with the option of using usb-c or USB to connect. I even went to the trouble of trying a mixing board with xlr cords. Nothing. I cannot get this damn computer to recognize more than 1 of these mics no matter what I do. Even in the midi setup it isn't giving me the option to change them unless I'm just an idiot and I'm missing it which is really likely.

Can anyone help me get my 4 microphones working please?
Assistant:  ItIt sounds like you're running into a common issue with simultaneously using multiple USB microphones on a single Mac (especially with the M4 chip Mac), because macOS tends to recognize each USB microphone as a separate audio device, and often, you cannot use multiple USB mics independently at the same time without creating an aggregate device.

Here are some steps and suggestions to try and get all 4 microphones working together:

### 1. Create an Aggregate Device in Audio MIDI Setup
Since macOS doesn’t natively mix multiple USB microphones as separate inputs, you need to create an **Aggregate Device** that combines all the microphones into one input device:

- Open **Audio MIDI Setup** (you can find it via Spotlight).
- Click the **+** button at the bottom left and choose **Create Aggregate Device**.
- A new aggregate device will appear in the list. Rename it if you want.
- In the right-hand panel, check the boxes next to each microphone to include them in the aggregate device.  
- Set the same **clock source** for all devices to avoid synchronization issues (usually you choose one microphone as the clock source).
- After this, use this Aggregate Device in your streaming software as the audio input.

Problems here:
- Sometimes, not all microphones show up in Audio MIDI Setup at the same time (you mentioned some mics aren’t showing).
- Check that microphones are connected via a powered USB hub to ensure enough power.
  
### 2. USB Bandwidth and Power
- Connecting 4 USB microphones (especially if they’re all USB-C or USB-A with adapters) might exceed the available USB bandwidth or power on your Mac.  
- Use a **powered USB hub** that can provide enough power to all the microphones.
- Be aware some USB microphones don't like sharing the same hub or bus; try spreading them on different USB buses if possible.

### 3. Use a Multi-Channel Audio Interface Instead
- Since you already tried a mixing board with XLR outputs without success, consider using an actual multi-channel audio interface. Ones with multiple XLR inputs and a single USB connection can be recognized as one device by macOS and support multiple simultaneous inputs (e.g., Focusrite Scarlett 18i8, PreSonus Studio 68).
- This approach avoids the issues macOS has with multiple USB microphones by consolidating everything into one device with multiple channels.

### 4. Software Solutions
- Some software allows the mixing of multiple devices, but the most reliable way is using Aggregate Devices.
- Check your Stream Deck or broadcasting software settings to ensure the correct Audio Input Device (Aggregate Device) is selected.

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### Recap and Practical Steps for You:
1. Try to create an Aggregate Device in Audio MIDI Setup including all 4 microphones.
2. Ensure all microphones are connected to a powered USB hub.
3. Make sure macOS sees all microphones in Audio MIDI Setup before adding them to the Aggregate Device.
4. Use the Aggregate Device as the audio input in your streaming software.
5. If still failing, consider switching to a multi-channel audio interface instead of multiple USB microphones.

If you want, I can guide you step-by-step with screenshots or commands to set up the Aggregate Device or suggest specific audio interfaces that work well for this setup. Let me know!
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