hi,
already asked this on the official sony-erricson forum but no response, so maybe someone here can help....
has anyone managed to connect an external microphone to the x10 for video recording? maybe with some kind of self-made adapter?
not talking about hands-free sets but rather a more "professional" recording microphone.
i already tried to connect various external microphones (active and non-active) to the phone but then i only get statics / clicking noises.
reason i'm asking is i took a video at a concert but the sound is clipping really bad... really a shame especially with upcoming 720p recording....
(maybe another solution would be if it was possible to adjust the sound recording level... any app for that?)
It should be possible to add an external microphone. You probably will need a homemade adapter. The headphone/microphone jack is a TRRS connector (tip, ring, ring, sleeve). Check Wikipedia for TRS. The "pinout" is listed there.
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So if you just plug the handsfree in with and/or without the headphones as well, it records audio (voice memo and video)?
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So if you just plug the handsfree in with and/or without the headphones as well, it records audio (voice memo and video)?
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yes, you can use the hands-free (with or without the headphone part) as a microphone when recording video... quality is a little better than the internal microphone but still not really good...
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The headphone/microphone jack is a TRRS connector (tip, ring, ring, sleeve). Check Wikipedia for TRS. The "pinout" is listed there.
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thank you argnom... . now i know what to search for..
there seem to be some adapters for the iphone that split the trrs connector into seperate microphone/headset connectors... maybe i will try one of these... or is the wiring different on the x10 from the iphone?
www . showmecables.com/viewItem.asp?idProduct=8335
edit: think i found the one i need (IF the wiring is the same as for the iphone...)
www . kvconnection.com/product-p/km-iphone-mic.htm
I really don't know if the wires are in the same order... I suppose they should be.
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Anything that have mic it won't work with x10
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Anything that have mic it won't work with x10
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any more info to back this up? did you try it yourself? (what mics did you try?) or read it somewhere? (link?)
I've tried everything single brand. Dr dre beats, shure, sennheiser, any headphones or earbuds that have mic it won't work with x10. You can use x10 headset that came in box with regular earbuds or headphones
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I've tried everything single brand. Dr dre beats, shure, sennheiser, any headphones or earbuds that have mic it won't work with x10. You can use x10 headset that came in box with regular earbuds or headphones
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OR you could just buy a "high" end bluetooth audio thing (to high to remember what its called, but you get what i mean)
no pesky wires either then
booyaga said:
OR you could just buy a "high" end bluetooth audio thing (to high to remember what its called, but you get what i mean)
no pesky wires either then
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lol true like mw600 but drains battery
Has anyone got an external microphone working with the HTC One X. I have bought and adapter and a microphone but its still not working at all. Any help would be appreciated.
Related
Hi.
This is my first Samsung so, have mercy
None of my headphones are working.
I only get sound in one side and the other is too low. Almost inexistent.
I tried with cable to connect it to my audio system and the same.
Next step was to use the hands free from my X10.
Is working ... but not as expected. Almost no bass and no trebles.
The only ones working are the ones from the SGS2 box or using my headphones via MW600 bluetooth (which i don't like it as it drains more batter and the SGS2 is power hungry)
So, is a problem with the 3.5" ?
Or my headphones?
Or ... is a compatibility problem? Can i find somewhere an 3.5" adapter?
Thanks
Its gonna sound dumb but u have plugged the jack all the way in yeah? Takes a little bit more force than u think
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tuxStyle said:
Hi.
This is my first Samsung so, have mercy
None of my headphones are working.
I only get sound in one side and the other is too low. Almost inexistent.
I tried with cable to connect it to my audio system and the same.
Next step was to use the hands free from my X10.
Is working ... but not as expected. Almost no bass and no trebles.
The only ones working are the ones from the SGS2 box or using my headphones via MW600 bluetooth (which i don't like it as it drains more batter and the SGS2 is power hungry)
So, is a problem with the 3.5" ?
Or my headphones?
Or ... is a compatibility problem? Can i find somewhere an 3.5" adapter?
Thanks
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Worked with other headsets for me
- Dell streak headset
-Iphone headset
Needed that extra push to fit the pin in really well
Well, i'll try one more time ... anyway, earlier i found something else using the X10 headset.
If i press the "answer" button from headset, everything is fine but as soon as is de-pressed ... it goes back.
I have a similar problem with my expensive Shure earphones. They sound much worst and "tinny" then the standard earphones that come with the S2. Even if these earphones are cheap, at least the sound is acceptable.
If I plug the output of the S2 into my car stereo, I again have terrible sound. I am not sure if this has anything to do with the fact that the stock S2 earphones have 4 contacts on the jackplug as compared to 3 on normal jackplugs. The extra contact, I presume, is to permit the switch for fast forward to work on the headphones.
I can't understand why other people don't have this problem - and yes the jack plug is pushed right in.
Yep, pretty sure, the jack is down entirely and still not working.
I tried with the SE X10 headset and normal stereo headphones
I think i will have to stick with the bluetooth if i can't find an adapter of some sorts.
I've got this strange thing. When I plug the samsung earphones (or any other with a mic, tested 3 of them) my sound sounds like i'm under water (music, radio app, fm radio) . When I use normal earphones the sound is good. Is anyone else experiencing this aswell? And does anyone know what is causing it and how to fix it?
I tried the same on my Lenovo business laptop and experience the same problems (so it's not a device thing). Also, when I pull out the plug a little bit the sound is perfectly fine but the plug won't hold like that in my pocket
Any help here?
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This used to happen to me with my sgs1. Because the sgs1 is wired differently to iPhone etc.
That was changed for sgs2.
If you are sure youre not using older sgs1 earphones then my guess is they are faulty or you got the wrong set with your sgs2.
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This used to happen to me with my sgs1. Because the sgs1 is wired differently to iPhone etc.
That was changed for sgs2.
If you are sure youre not using older sgs1 earphones then my guess is they are faulty or you got the wrong set with your sgs2.
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Okay thanks for the tip. I'll try it when I'm at home. Used samsung and sony ericsson earphones now. But I'm not sure if the samsung earphones are the ones delivered with my S2.
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either you are using an incompatible headset with mic, or your wire in the mic is damaged, if the support wire in a headset is cut then it will happen.
Sample88 said:
I've got this strange thing. When I plug the samsung earphones (or any other with a mic, tested 3 of them) my sound sounds like i'm under water (music, radio app, fm radio) . When I use normal earphones the sound is good. Is anyone else experiencing this aswell? And does anyone know what is causing it and how to fix it?
I tried the same on my Lenovo business laptop and experience the same problems (so it's not a device thing). Also, when I pull out the plug a little bit the sound is perfectly fine but the plug won't hold like that in my pocket
Any help here?
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Well on any headset with a mic. You have 3 bands on the 3.5mm jack. 1 for the left, 1 for the right headphone and 1 band for the mic. The order of these 3 bands does vary hence your loss in sound. Try a few different headsets to find the one that works perfectly for you.
I hope that helped you!
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Well on any headset with a mic. You have 3 bands on the 3.5mm jack. 1 for the left, 1 for the right headphone and 1 band for the mic. The order of these 3 bands does vary hence your loss in sound. Try a few different headsets to find the one that works perfectly for you.
I hope that helped you!
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That was the answer I was looking for! Thank you! I'll hit the button when I'm home.
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bahmonkeys said:
Well on any headset with a mic. You have 3 bands on the 3.5mm jack. 1 for the left, 1 for the right headphone and 1 band for the mic. The order of these 3 bands does vary hence your loss in sound. Try a few different headsets to find the one that works perfectly for you.
I hope that helped you!
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You were right! Haven't had the chance to put pc on at home tho, thanks so much the earphones from my S2 were still in the box
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bahmonkeys said:
Well on any headset with a mic. You have 3 bands on the 3.5mm jack. 1 for the left, 1 for the right headphone and 1 band for the mic. The order of these 3 bands does vary hence your loss in sound. Try a few different headsets to find the one that works perfectly for you.
I hope that helped you!
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Exactly. The sgs1 had these wired up in a different order to iPhone etc, and sgs2 changed to be compatible. Resulting in that underwater type sound.
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I have the same problème,
It goes OK when I keep pushing the mic button.
I'm not sure wether I have the SGS1 ones though.
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Exactly. The sgs1 had these wired up in a different order to iPhone etc, and sgs2 changed to be compatible. Resulting in that underwater type sound.
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Usually the mic band is in the middle. No clue what its on the SG1 and SG2. The sound sounds like it is in the distance. Which means that the circuit is not complete. Underwater sounds sound way are way clearer than listening to them normally (less resistance)
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aceofclubs said:
Exactly. The sgs1 had these wired up in a different order to iPhone etc, and sgs2 changed to be compatible. Resulting in that underwater type sound.
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Usually the mic band is in the middle. No clue what its on the SG1 and SG2. The sound sounds like it is in the distance. Which means that the circuit is not complete. Underwater sounds are way way clearer than listening to them normally (less resistance)
Okay, question answered, thread can be closed
What I need to do with my atrix is plug in a microphone via 3.5mm jack and playback over 3.5mm output to stereo. I've seen adapters to plug in with stereo 3.5mm and microphone 3.5mm to 1 3.5mm jack. I know the atrix has multi functions on the 3.5mm jack. I wasn't sure how I could harness this function within the Android OS?
So I plan on getting a studio quality microphone with a standard 3.5mm jack. I'll be plugging this into the atrix by a 2 way dongle if that's possible? Input/output dongle? Then it'll be outputting the audio from the microphone to the speakers for amplification or whatever output source of choice.
Usually I'd use my laptop to do this function. However, my laptop is a huge pain to use and I'd prefer to use my phone since it's way more convenient.
THANKS GUY'S!
Can the atrix record from external microphone?
Studio mike to mini Jack is s waste of time. You need a balanced cannon socket to get the benefit.
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consolation said:
Studio mike to mini Jack is s waste of time. You need a balanced cannon socket to get the benefit.
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Thats cool I was wondering if I could record using an external microphone?
I can record from the Mic on my headphones, do I don't see why not.
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That's great to know. So then how could I then playback what's being recorded in real time?
Sounds like you are trying to use it as a multi track recorder. Have you tried one of the multi track apps? Something like audio evolution et al?
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consolation said:
Sounds like you are trying to use it as a multi track recorder. Have you tried one of the multi track apps? Something like audio evolution et al?
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Great idea. Now that's promising! If there's an app that can precisely control each individual steps on the 3.5mm jack. There might be several functions available like spdif out via 3.5mm dongle or something? Or a audio brick with a microphone input and stereo output so once that cable is dialed in. It should honestly work perfectly. As long as the app can hold it's own. I'll check it out.
What cable do you think I should use for this function?
Any other apps available? How easy would it be to write?
You're looking into making your Atrix to act like external audio interface with low latency monitoring. No, AFAIK you won't get satisfying results on any android device. It has something to do how android drivers handle audio. I was looking into iRig for android and found out that it's not going to happen.
However, high quality recording is possible. You would need adapter with preamplifier. I found a perfect one (MIKI) and have seen it in action. It enables your android device to use any dynamic mic for recording. Using appropriate adapter with this you could even use condenser mics. Price tag of €100 is the only thing that's holding me back to buy it.
Accompany it with app such as PC Recorder and you're all set to go.
Yeah, the audio stack in Android is pretty crap. I'm guessing it's the whole running in a java vm instead of native code?
My old 2007 2G iPhone with its 128MB RAM and ~500MHz cpu works fine as guitar effects processor, my last year's dual core Atrix with 1GB RAM lags like a mofo. As does every Android phone we tried. Get the basics right Google!
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I can't find that device anymore?
http://www.luci.eu/?page_id=330
I need to plug in a mic into android phone then playback over the 3.5mm stereo output.
THANKS
Good news everyone!
www.androidpolice.com/2013/02/22/so...or-the-low-latency-audio-in-issue-on-android/
Can't find a place where I can buy the software and cables and accessories to do this. I'd be very interested to buy it.
Hey Guys,
First of all, I'm not sure I'm posting under the right thread, please do let me know if it isn't!
I recently flashed Carbon 4.4.2 on a Xperia ray, and it is awesome :good: !
My issues are with audio. Connecting my headset (Sol Republic Master Tracks) without ANY audio playing, I hear periodic muffled thuds, almost as if the ray has a pulse
While playing audio, the sounds cease and am able to hear the music, but the quality is quite terrible.
The controls on this headset are made to work with iDevices, the volume controls do not work.I find that pressing and holding the call accept/disconnect button on the headset solves this issue!
The muffled sounds too are no more, with no audio and the button pressed. However, this is quite a nuisance as you can imagine!
I faced the same issue with LXP as well, had changed ROMs hoping to solve this, but in vain!
Thoughts!?
i am sure that the audio socket of your devices is incompatible to the audio jack of your headphones, you can try to use some audio jack with this
moolokow said:
i am sure that the audio socket of your devices is incompatible to the audio jack of your headphones, you can try to use some audio jack with this
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Ah, thank you for your input!
I've no idea what to look for, though. Is there a 3.5 mm to 3.5mm jack or something?
I'm still lost.
Anybody, anything?
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No, no software problem. 2011 Xperias uses OMTP connector, while iDevices and others uses CTIA connector. CTIA is new standard, OMTP is old. You can buy OMTP > CTIA converter to use your headset. Check accessories thread for something similar
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sanstorm said:
I'm still lost.
Anybody, anything?
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Hmmmm....the headphone you use is not compatible with the devices but it doesn't mean it will not work at all....just connect it slowly at the headphone jack port while playing a songs....do not push the jack to the end...it need to be like in this picture below....you will know when to stop pushing it when you hear the songs like it suppose to.....
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I found this:
why-is-the-sound-just-clicking-and-skipping-on-android-4-4-2
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Thanks mate!
fundre said:
No, no software problem. 2011 Xperias uses OMTP connector, while iDevices and others uses CTIA connector. CTIA is new standard, OMTP is old. You can buy OMTP > CTIA converter to use your headset. Check accessories thread for something similar
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Wow, that makes sense as well, will check it out!
iPusak Gaoq™ said:
Hmmmm....the headphone you use is not compatible with the devices but it doesn't mean it will not work at all....just connect it slowly at the headphone jack port while playing a songs....do not push the jack to the end...it need to be like in this picture below....you will know when to stop pushing it when you hear the songs like it suppose to.....
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Thanks a lot for your inputs, bro! Especially with the pics.
But I've tried it, no luck!
The title says it all, I have an Eonon G2110F based on a RK3188 chip and the call quality of the supplied microphone is not very good and the cord is too long (approx 1 metre).
Can anyone recommend an aftermarket better quality microphone with approximately 2 metres of cord for installation?
Thanks!
I just bought a generic cheap one off ebay. Maybe I got lucky but my call quality is great and no hardware mod carried out. I've a different unit which way have slightly different internals. You might not be so lucky
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gk66 said:
I just bought a generic cheap one off ebay. Maybe I got lucky but my call quality is great and no hardware mod carried out. I've a different unit which way have slightly different internals. You might not be so lucky
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What unit do you have and why did you buy a different mic?
Dave
It's badged an erisin. The mcu is KGL v2.55
With the internal mic I sounded far away. I got an external to make me sound closer. I've had no complaints about call quality since
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Ok thanks man. I did some more work and finally got my sound quality nearly perfect. Great pickup range also.
Dave
gk66 said:
I just bought a generic cheap one off ebay. Maybe I got lucky but my call quality is great and no hardware mod carried out. I've a different unit which way have slightly different internals. You might not be so lucky
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which microphone you bought specifically?
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Ok thanks man. I did some more work and finally got my sound quality nearly perfect. Great pickup range also.
Dave
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Hi Dave, what work did you do and what mic did you get for your good quality audio?
Ended up modifying the mic from my old kenwood unit and unsoldering the internal mic.
Dave
TT_Vert said:
Ended up modifying the mic from my old kenwood unit and unsoldering the internal mic.
Dave
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The supplied mic is unlikely to be the reason for audio quality due to a design flaw in these mtcb and mtcd units.
This post highlights the design error in these head units. The error is that the external mic is in parallel with the internal - this shouldn't work at all! If using an external mic, disconnect the internal.
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3246277
Bringing back this thread... I finally got around to removing the internal microphone from this unit (held off for fear of doing more damage than good!) by cutting the wired behind the touchscreen. Problem is I now have no microphone at all!! I tried plugging in a different microphone to the port on the rear of the unit and still no sound. I am running Malaysk rom, I wonder if there is a setting to 'switch' from internal microphone to external microphone?
Alternatively does anyone know if I can pair my phone to the hu for media streaming only, phone off (set in Bluetooth options of phone) and simultaneously pair it to a Bluetooth hands-free kit for phone audio only, media off (in phone Bluetooth settings)?
Failing that I will need to set it up as speakerphone with a phone cradle as this is the wife's car and she will not be happy with my tinkering!!
Any suggestions?!
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same situation here, but for now i left the internal mic soldered and functional... the rear jack has a mic connected but it does not work...
i think that there are a couple of tests to be made:
1. 7floor sound mod- maybe this has something to do with this.... different input for rear/external mic... i already sent a PM to 7floor
2. a "hidden" switch for enabling the external mic, and disable the internal one ... i already send a PM to malay
3. normally the switch should be made when connecting the mic jack ... not working for me either... maybe the wire loom is not soldered properly ?-to investigate
it would be nice if someone has a hint or an advice
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Bringing back this thread... I finally got around to removing the internal microphone from this unit (held off for fear of doing more damage than good!) by cutting the wired behind the touchscreen. Problem is I now have no microphone at all!! I tried plugging in a different microphone to the port on the rear of the unit and still no sound. I am running Malaysk rom, I wonder if there is a setting to 'switch' from internal microphone to external microphone?
Alternatively does anyone know if I can pair my phone to the hu for media streaming only, phone off (set in Bluetooth options of phone) and simultaneously pair it to a Bluetooth hands-free kit for phone audio only, media off (in phone Bluetooth settings)?
Failing that I will need to set it up as speakerphone with a phone cradle as this is the wife's car and she will not be happy with my tinkering!!
Any suggestions?!
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Why don't you just solder another external connector to the wires that was connected to the internal mic.
I've done that and it works both for phone calls and Google.
halloj said:
Why don't you just solder another external connector to the wires that was connected to the internal mic.
I've done that and it works both for phone calls and Google.
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Do you buy an external connector with the black and red wires already exposed to do that or do I modify a standard mic extension and cut the male end to expose the cables?
oddyutza said:
same situation here, but for now i left the internal mic soldered and functional... the rear jack has a mic connected but it does not work...
i think that there are a couple of tests to be made:
1. 7floor sound mod- maybe this has something to do with this.... different input for rear/external mic... i already sent a PM to 7floor
2. a "hidden" switch for enabling the external mic, and disable the internal one ... i already send a PM to malay
3. normally the switch should be made when connecting the mic jack ... not working for me either... maybe the wire loom is not soldered properly ?-to investigate
it would be nice if someone has a hint or an advice
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Please keep this thread updated with any progress you make
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or do I modify a standard mic extension and cut the male end to expose the cables?
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Yes. Should be a mono connector.
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Yes. Should be a mono connector.
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I'm going to try and solder a mic extension cable directly behind the touchscreen this weekend, just wanted to check if you knew whether the microphone in these units was a standard 3.5mm or a smaller 2.5mm? I'm pretty sure it's 3.5mm but wanted to be sure before I bought it without pulling the dash apart again.
Thanks for all your help!
Mine is 3.5, normal size so to speak
glenb83 said:
I'm going to try and solder a mic extension cable directly behind the touchscreen this weekend, just wanted to check if you knew whether the microphone in these units was a standard 3.5mm or a smaller 2.5mm? I'm pretty sure it's 3.5mm but wanted to be sure before I bought it without pulling the dash apart again.
Thanks for all your help!
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3.5 for sure.
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Please keep this thread updated with any progress you make
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any updates?
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3.5 for sure.
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Ordered the mic extension and finally getting around to installing it. Only query is that the tiny mic that came with the unit had 2 fine wires, a red and a black/positive negative. After cutting the male end of the extension cable though, there are 3x wires - red, copper, green. Any idea which go where, and will it matter that only 2 wires are used?
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