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The March 2015 update of Apple's 13" MacBook Pro Retina Display, model A1502, features fifth-generation Intel Core i5 and i7 processors and introduces the Force Touch trackpad.

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Are there more than two microphones?

If I cover the two microphones at the side of the Macbook, I can see audio is still being picked up. If I place my fingers tightly against the microphones, I can see it is still picking up sound and that isn't simply interference from my fingers.

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I think you are covering the speakers.

UPDATE:

Here's how to locate and disconnect the dual microphones: MacBook Pro 13" Retina Display Early 2015 Dual Microphone Assembly Replacement

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According to the manual diagram, the two holes next to the headphone jack port are the microphone. If I cover them both, sound is still being recorded.

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Please give me a link so I know what you are covering.

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Here's the link... http://www.apple.com/macbook-pro/specs-r...

I have a client who is concerned that the microphone being 'turned off' doesn't necessarily ensure it is completely turned off. He is concerned about security, in part, due to the Zuckerberg photo of the webcam and microphone taped-over photo.

He subsequently taped over his microphone but, when talking, the Macbook still acknowledges sound. He places his finger over the microphone ports and the Macbook again still acknowledges there is sound when someone talks.

He now wants to know if there is another microphone input port somewhere. I can't find an additional port but my Macbook returns the same results.

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In the case of paranoia or security worries, open the machine and disconnect the microphone cable. See the update to my answer.

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