diff --git a/data/macos/Carla.plist b/data/macos/Carla.plist
index c4ef703e4e..ce6618fb37 100644
--- a/data/macos/Carla.plist
+++ b/data/macos/Carla.plist
@@ -14,5 +14,7 @@
 	<true/>
 	<key>NSRequiresAquaSystemAppearance</key>
 	<false/>
+	<key>NSMicrophoneUsageDescription</key>
+	<string>Carla requires microphone for audio input.</string>
 </dict>
 </plist>