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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 02:29 AM
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Have you tried other phones? Maybe there is an issue with the bluetooth connection.

I personally think it's the bluetooth unit as I've never had any complaints about people not being able to hear me or bad call quality.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by gl35
Specifications

* Element: Condenser
* Polar Pattern: Omnidirectional
* Frequency Response: 50 - 18,000 Hz
* Open Circuit Sensitivity: -54 dBm ± 3 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
* Impedance: 1000 ohms ± 30 percent
* Battery Type: LR44
* Weight: 0.2 oz (6 g)
* Cable: 20 feet (6.0 m)
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 02:42 AM
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I did some checking around, it seems the Parrot systems use omnidirectional mics.

What I did now was soldered a 3.5mm female jack on the end of it to test out several different mics.

I will post my results if any one is interested. I think a relocation as you suggested Wrathernaut maybe the solution. Along with a better mic.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 02:43 AM
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And yes I noticed the one I asked about (after I posted it, my bad) was omnidirectional.

I have tried my blackberry too (work phone) same results.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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what kind of phone do you have? I was having the same problem when I switched from a Dash to a G1. alot of the android phones have issues with our BT software
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 03:56 AM
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I need to practically yell for people to hear me, in for results.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 05:47 AM
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I couldn't find anything about whether the garmin one I use is omni-directional or not, but it's $15 and works well.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Wrathernaut if you do a google search for "name of the mic omnidirectional"

is how I looked it up.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2010 | 04:06 PM
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I tried, but I was in a bit of a rush. It was not listed as such on the Garmin site, or the sites I saw selling it.

If you found information that it is omnidirectional please link to it.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 03:19 PM
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Hey, do you guys think it could be the Bluetooth Antenna?

Just a thought...
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Doubt it, otherwise you couldn't hear them fine, which the OP says he can.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 06:19 PM
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That only leaves the bt unit itself...

Weird thing is, is that when I do a memopad record, it is very clear. I will test some more with my blackberry this time, to see if I get different results...

I am thinking this new mic is good, my friend said it was louder, but still garbled.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 07:51 PM
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Are you trying with the vehicle in motion for all the tests?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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I have done both. I may just end up going doubledin
 
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Old Mar 17, 2011 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Wrathernaut
Where are you getting these microphones from? Just butchered ones from headsets made for indoor use aren't going to cut it.

Here's what I use with my Pioneer headunit, and again, no complaints at all from the other end:
http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-Externa...8788859&sr=8-1
I'm assuming the microphone your using will work fine with the stock HU? I plan on splicing it onto the existing wires if so.
 
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