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Mic "Y" splitter to add 2 mic's?

By jetnjester · Jul 17, 2012in Hacks/Mods💬 7 posts👁️ 2,624 views
Posted Jul 17, 2012 · 08:40 UTC#1

I have 2 mic's - one from an older AVIC - Z3 and my new one for the Z140. Does anyone know the logistics about installing a "Y" splitter to better the voice pick up? Thanks

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Posted Jul 31, 2012 · 03:40 UTC#2

Are you driving a dump truck with the windows down? I have the z140 in a cummins diesel (very, very loud) and the single mic pics up great.

Posted Dec 19, 2013 · 20:03 UTC#3

I'd be interested to know if that's a possibility.  My truck's true dual exhaust is loud and if a passenger attempts to talk to the person on the phone, they will have difficulty being heard.

Posted Jan 02, 2014 · 23:11 UTC#4

I've Y'ed identical condenser mics in my pro audio gear ... these are balanced mics though, but the sound is clear and from what I can tell completely unaffected by the Y.   The mics are the same brand and model though.

 

The car stereo mics should be condenser or electret (a form of condenser), but I've never tried doing a Y on unbalanced mics.

Edited Jan 06, 2014 by JohnK
Posted Jan 06, 2014 · 17:29 UTC#5

Did anyone have a chance to try this out?

Posted Mar 03, 2014 · 15:43 UTC#6

Anyone able to find this mini Y adapter?  I have the Parrot dual mic and only have one hooked up and has worked great.. would like to add second one just to see if it works.

Posted Mar 08, 2014 · 11:57 UTC#7

Typically the one mic should be better than two because it only has a preamp rated for one mic. But it's worth a try let me know.