Aftermarket microphone

[splashtop9800]

I talk on the phone alot in the car and ever since I upgraded my headunit to a pioneer avic 5100nex which also comes with a microphone, I sound muffled when i'm on the highway. I didn't have this problem with the OEM system. My aftermarket microphone is placed in the factory spot.


Is anyone else having this problem with their aftermarket mic and where did you place your aftermarket microphone?

Any input would is appreciated!

[1Coopgt]

My Microphone is up next to my rear view mirror . I'm using a Kenwood head unit and Mic.

[splashtop9800]

do you have problems with anybody hearing you while you talk on the phone?

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by splashtop9800

do you have problems with anybody hearing you while you talk on the phone?

Not that I know of. I haven't had anyone complain.

[MoCamaro10]

Using a parrot asteroid head unit and mic. Mine is also place right above my rear view mirror. No problems here either

[Graphicsgod]

I would like to ask a stupid question .. If you have a 2014-15, and you get an aftermarket radio and use the factory wiring, would the radio still use the built in microphone? Or is it only tied to the stock radio units and OnStar?

Asking because I'm about to install an aftermarket radio..

[Caddyroger]

Originally Posted by Graphicsgod

I would like to ask a stupid question .. If you have a 2014-15, and you get an aftermarket radio and use the factory wiring, would the radio still use the built in microphone? Or is it only tied to the stock radio units and OnStar?

Asking because I'm about to install an aftermarket radio..

No the radio will not use the factory wiring for the mic. The aftermarket radio has a separate connection the factory wiring.
Yes it only tied to the stock radio and Onstar.

[jeffa]

Originally Posted by Graphicsgod

I would like to ask a stupid question .. If you have a 2014-15, and you get an aftermarket radio and use the factory wiring, would the radio still use the built in microphone? Or is it only tied to the stock radio units and OnStar?

Asking because I'm about to install an aftermarket radio..

An aftermarket radio will not work with the factory mic, unless you splice it in to the aftermarket radio....which is not easy.

[Knockoutpie]

Originally Posted by jeffa

An aftermarket radio will not work with the factory mic, unless you splice it in to the aftermarket radio....which is not easy.

i'm currently working on this project, I broke the plastic piece on my after market mic and had an old overhead console I got some pick n pull, retro fitting factory mic with after market wiring.

[CALLAWAY11]

Originally Posted by splashtop9800

I talk on the phone alot in the car and ever since I upgraded my headunit to a pioneer avic 5100nex which also comes with a microphone, I sound muffled when i'm on the highway. I didn't have this problem with the OEM system. My aftermarket microphone is placed in the factory spot.


Is anyone else having this problem with their aftermarket mic and where did you place your aftermarket microphone?

Any input would is appreciated!

I have a 8000 NEX and I have the same problem. I upgraded my radio as soon as I recieved my car so I don't have anything to compare it too. And when I do use it, people can tell on the other line. My mic is just left of my rear view mirror.

[CreeperRS]

Originally Posted by jeffa

An aftermarket radio will not work with the factory mic, unless you splice it in to the aftermarket radio....which is not easy.

So true. Back in 2013 I was working on that, for my old 2010 SS. I kept running into issues. Due to my job I couldn't spend much time on this. Finally gave up when I traded the car.

[splashtop9800]

Originally Posted by CALLAWAY11

I have a 8000 NEX and I have the same problem. I upgraded my radio as soon as I recieved my car so I don't have anything to compare it too. And when I do use it, people can tell on the other line. My mic is just left of my rear view mirror.

So, based on what your saying, even if i move my microphone to left of the rear view mirror, i will still have the same problem. By the way, I used the stock microphone for about 2 years before i upgraded, never had any problems with people hearing me on the highway or not.

Wonder if I can buy a better microphone....

[spadz93]

I use the pioneer avic 8000nex with the pioneer mic and i've never had anyone complain to me about not being able to hear me, even with the driver window down. I have the mic sitting right at the top of the A pillar cover pointing towards me, for what it's worth