Record microphone with lid closed

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Record microphone with lid closed

macOS Ventura v13.4.1

MacBook Pro 14 M1

External Samsung monitor

I've been struggling for hours on how to record the built-in microphone audio when making a screen recording using the default macOS functionality (cmd - shift - 5) when the laptop lid is closed. I use an external monitor, mouse and keyboard.

The video recorded, but not the audio.

After hours, on a whim, I opened the laptop lid, which switched the display from external monitor to the MacBook display. Recording screen capture with external audio worked. Shocked me. :-(

Can anyone provide info on how to record with the built-in microphone when using an external monitor? (am somewhat visually challenged. need a huge display.)

I've looked at System Settings -> Sound and Security & Privacy -> Microphone, but don't see anything amiss.

MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Jul 2, 2023 10:57 AM

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uncle234 Author

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Jul 2, 2023 11:39 AM in response to uncle234

I've found my own solution.

In System Settings -> Displays, I opened the lid enough to wake up the built-in display. I then set my external monitor as the main display and turned the brightness down on the built-in display.

With the lid almost closed, it does not obscure the external monitor and the microphone is active.

Always open to alternative solutions. Thanks for your input.

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