[rbryantaz]

Originally Posted by argento

Look forward to the results. I purchased this mic without 100% confidence it would work. But if I can avoid installing, that would be good.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thanks.

The biggest problem with aftermarket Mics is road noise. If you put it in the overhead console you will probably want to put some foam or something behind it like like a noise shield so it can't pickup noise from the roof. I had that setup with a parrot in my e46 and my father constantly complained "you sound like you are inside a tin can." I think it was more annoying for me to hear him gripe about it than it was for him.

Something like this is a good idea if putting a regular mic in the factory location:

That is why the factory one is both active and only opens into the cabin.

has anyone put a piece of tape over their head unit microphone to confirm that it really is using the signal from the factory mic?

For now I am just using the car's bluetooth (yes my father still sometimes complains).



-Rich