Some reviewers claim that, for the mid 2013 Macbook Air, one or both microphone holes are being covered by the case. Is this really true?
1819614
I use the microphone daily and i have not had any issues at all with my case on it.
1368851
No,however there are 16 little holes in the bottom over the mic and I have had no issues w/ the mic like people saying that the cannot hear me. As I indicated this is the best one yet!
1039602
I got the green version of this case and I also have the 2013 MacBook Air 13'. This case does cover up the second mic and it has no cut-out for the apple logo. I hope this answers your question well enough.
1815433
I just got mine a couple weeks ago and it has the opening for the mic, so it appears they fixed the problem. Great case, this is my third one for different phones.
893844
I have mid-2013 model. The cover was made for that model. However, I understand it is suppose to fit the earlier models also as the only difference in the Airs is the additional hole for the second microphone on the left edge of the Air.
1945155
No, there is a cushion that surrounds the hole where the jack should be placed at, and a barrier that surrounds the case so like most cases that you said won't work this one won't work either. You also have to push the jack through the cushion to insert the jack in the hole. It will also cause most headphones that have a mic or control system on it to not function properly or not function at all
15634
There are no "flaps" covering the speakers like the ones that cover the plug in locations. The case itself does cover the speakers but have cut outs where the speakers are and have screens to help protect the speakers. It does not affect volume or quality in any way. You won't be sorry going with the case! Best one I've had!
1015404
It does, although the silicone keypad cover doesn't allow the MacBook Air to close properly...so that was annoying especially since that's what I really was looking forward to having..another thing, once you put the hard cover on the outside of the Mac book it's really hard to take off! I wanted to get under to clean it & couldn't get it off! Still haven't been able to I'm afraid I'll have to break the cover if I want to clean under it -__-
665651
It covers one of the two microphones (pinhole on the left side)! MacBook Air had only mono microphone before. The 2013 model has stereo and one of the pinholes is covered by the case!
1309792
I honestly don't think this case will work for the newest MacBook Air 2013 model. It is cut specifically for the older 2013 model with only one mic input. I think this case would cover up at least one of the mics in the newer model.
1451361
I never remove the case. It doesn't cover up any of the openings/slots in my MacBook Pro 13. As a result, I assume that it gets all of the ventilation it needs.
344866
Not sure what the major differences are, but my MacBook Air 13" is from late 2013 and it has two microphone holes on the left and it fits fine, covering what it needs to. I get a lot of compliments on my fun cover. No issues here.
1056757
I have not used my Mac outside with the covers, so I don't have an answer for this problem. The case has been wonderful.
1555570
It has holes for mic. They work well. BTW this Gumdrop case for my tablet has paid for itself many many times over. It has saved my tablet from my clumsiness. Hope this helps.
1030575
Mine did, the wind screen fits over both microphones, and there is a hard plastic case that protects the device nicely. I am pleased with mine.
2065333
I have a 2013 Macbook Air (mavericks) and it does NOT recognize the mic part. Headphone works great. Curious if other answers are theoretical or it works for them.
1602227
Yes, there are cut outs on top for microphone and stereo out, as well as charger hole on bottom. One problem: the stereo out hole should be slightly larger. So I take the case off when using headphones. Not a big deal.