Where is the mic located in apple earphones?

Question

I heard someone say:

The mic in the apple earphones is located in the earbuds itself - it listens to the vibrations from your head.

I had always thought the earphones where in the volume adjuster box.

My question is: Where is the mic located in apple earphones?

Answer 1

It's located in remote box. You can see the inside and actual mic on iFixIt website.

Microphone is marked red 2F17 045.

Answer 2

It is below the increase, and decrease volume button