2013 MacBook Air Mic not working - external mic?

Can you use an external mic if the internal mic is not working? With college classes going online - tests are proctored and mic is needed. Looking for an expensive fix. Thanks!

Posted on Sep 6, 2020 4:25 AM

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Sep 6, 2020 5:12 AM in response to shetay68

Hello,

May be you can allow microphone using:

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