Bluetooth microphone question

[monsterchuck]

Hello all, I have a question about in-car microphones I'm hoping someone can help me with. I have a JVC head unit that is bluetooth capable. Do I have to use a microphone specifically for this application, or can I use any 3.5 mm microphone that will plug in? I ask because my car had this head unit in it when I got it, but no microphone, so I plugged in the cheap little mic I have for my laptop into the microphone port. I have the unit paired with my phone, and I can hear people talking when I call them, but they can't hear me.

 

[RonD]

Yes, any mic "should work".
Some manufacturers use their own mic specs, so you have to buy parts from them.

If the "head unit" has a model number or brand name look that up, if its factory or dealer installed call a dealer for specs

 

[Mazda]

Whats the head units model number?

 

[monsterchuck]

Whew, what a long weekend so far. I need another day to get stuff done. But anyway, I pulled the unit out of my dash and my model number is KD-R800. What I need to know, I guess, is it broken, or will buying a special $30 microphone make it work?

 

[Mazda]

Well looking at your manual have you tried to adjust your Mic volume.

http://support.jvc.com/consumer/product.jsp?archive=true&pathId=54&modelId=MODL028468

page 36 on the operation manual. Also check the installation manual to make sure the Mic is in the right jack.

I had to boost the Mic volume all the way to the max on my Sony head unit to get people to hear me good.

Bryan

 

[monsterchuck]

I did adjust mic volume. It only has three settings. And I'm assuming the 3.5 mm pink connector in the back labeled "MIC" is the microphone input. I did a little more searching, the actual JVC microphone for this unit is like $75! There are some cheaper aftermarket ones, but I really want to know if I need to spend that kind of money to make it work, or what?

 

[Mazda]

Well im kinda stumped but found this for you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JVC-KD-R800-KDR800-MICROPHONE-FACTORY-SHIPPED-ORIGINAL-SHIPS-SAME-DAY-/150888767947

 

[monsterchuck]

Thanks. I'll keep that in mind, but I've always been leary of buying cheap electronics off of ebay.

 

[fastpakr]

I've used alternate microphones with JVC radios in the past and it's worked just fine. We have an Olympus ME-15 in the company work truck hooked into a JVC KW-XR810. Hope that helps.