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MacOS 12.2 Facetime No Microphone When MacBook Pro in Clamshell Mode (closed) on Thunderbolt Displays

Thinking it's likely a bug as it showed up when the 12.2 update was applied.


Basic Config:

  • Macbook Pro 2019 - 16 Inch
  • 64GB/2TB/i9
  • Connected to Three Apple Thunderbolt Displays


When making FaceTime calls with the MacBook closed (clamshell mode) the microphone does not work with FaceTime. I can still select the output modes (video and audio) and all change just fine but no one can hear me. I've gone into System Settings>Sound and set the microphone level to 100% for all four microphones (built in, and all three Thunderbolt displays)


Other apps using the built in camera and microphone all work just fine (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, WebEx)


If I open the MacBook Pro while still running all three displays everything works as it should. Just doesn't work in closed clamshell mode. I've attempted and SMC reset along with doing a killall on the VDCAssistant with no change in status.

MacBook Pro Retina

Posted on Feb 2, 2022 12:12 PM

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MacOS 12.2 Facetime No Microphone When MacBook Pro in Clamshell Mode (closed) on Thunderbolt Displays

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