Built-in microphone 1 input channel on MacBook Pro 16-inch (2019)

Hey folks!


I recently bought a brand new MacBook Pro 16-inch (Catalina) and I noticed that in the "Audio MIDI Setup" app there is only 1 input channel for the built-in microphone:


On the other hand, on my older MacBook Pro 13-inch (Late 2013) running Mojave, I see 2 input channels:



I just wanted to ask you guys if this is normal. I am expecting that I should see -may be- 3 input channels on my MBP 16-in. Can anyone confirm that they also have a similar situation?


Thank you in advance!

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 10.15

Posted on May 28, 2020 7:57 AM

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Jun 16, 2020 2:36 PM in response to belsazar

Hey there!


Thanks for the feedback!


I just had a chance to check it out on a few new MBPs in a local store (they were closed until now due to the Coronavirus lockdown) and saw that they all had 1 mic input on them. I guess it's pretty normal although I also don't understand why it has to be this way.

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