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Hi Everyone,
Can I use an external USB mic while my Macbook Air M1 whilst is in clamshell mode from what I have read the answer is no. I can use my Airpods but the only last about 3 and a half hours which isn't great when you are using them for dictation and phone calls any help would be great?
Thanks
Joel
MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.2
Hi Axel,
Thank you very much for this. I use a plugable and plug my external USB mic in and still even those the external mic is selected it does not seem to work in clamshell mode. a bit annoying.
Joel
When in clamshell mode, you can use a wired headphones w/ microphone as well. You can use the Audio Out port of your MacBook Air to connect them. And YES, you can use a USB Microphone as well. The only microphone that does not work in clamshell mode is the MacBook Air's internal microphone.
Axel F.
Is this a USB-C Microphone or a USB Microphone connected through a HUB or an adapter? I assume that it works when the MacBook Air is connected to the external display in the open lid mode. Question- Is your MacBook Air connected to its own power source or is power being supplied by the external display?
Axel F.
Using an external mic when in clamshell Mode
