There is a tiny hole about one fifth of an inch from the USB port, for the mic. I've experimented facing that end of the bookport when recording a memo. And it seems to overdrive. So You really don't have to be particular about that. The hole is almost undetectable with the finger. Lois Goodine -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.11.7/436 - Release Date: 9/1/2006