Different Mic for BTB — AVIC411 Forum Archive

Posted Mar 30, 2007 · 04:53 UTC#1

Hey guys,

I've been trying to search for the possibilities of using a different microphones with the BTB-200 (or 100 if you prefer). I think it would look better if the mic was a flush mount, and possibly matched the interior of your vehicle. Just like the On-Star mics in GM. Any ideas???

Posted Mar 30, 2007 · 20:53 UTC#2

I'm curious too. My car has a mic built in (for people who get the nav/phone system). I want to tap THAT mic. It's nicely integrated and installed into the steering column.

Is this generally possible?

Does it vary car-to-car?

Posted Mar 31, 2007 · 02:38 UTC#3

i ordered an onstar mic for my car. It should be in next week and I will post how it does.

Posted Mar 31, 2007 · 02:41 UTC#4

Cool, where did you order from, how much, and did you get to select a color?

Posted Jan 11, 2009 · 03:04 UTC#5

Wanted to resurrect this thread....

Anyone used a different mic? I am looking for a superior mic I dont care what it costs.

When I talk to people they tell me they can hear themselves talking in a slight echo fashion. They dont seem to mind, but I prefer better if its achievable.

Posted Apr 08, 2009 · 03:03 UTC#6

I'm embarrased to admit, but I spliced some wires and tried using the on star mic. Sound was horrible. I then tried to repair wires for pioneer mic, never sounded good again. Anyway went on a wild goose chase trying to find a replacement pioneer mic ended up find a $12 mic made by garmin with a nice long cable and various attachement methods/pieces. This mic sounds great. People can't tell if I'm in a car.

Posted Apr 09, 2009 · 01:45 UTC#7

Will you post the model number of the garmin microphone that you are using now???

Thanks Edgar

Posted Apr 10, 2009 · 01:06 UTC#8

Garmin External Microphone for StreetPilot C550 (010-10804-00), got mine at Best Buy but couldn't find it there, but found it at Amazon. Hope this helps. It really helped me.

Posted Apr 10, 2009 · 01:22 UTC#9

Thanks so much for the time to answer it!!!!!!!!

Posted Apr 10, 2009 · 01:26 UTC#10

No problem, that's what this site is for. I just joined, but this site has helped me and my installer many times. I had to actually have my installer look at this website, they kept telling me something was impossible due to a gyroscope . . . he he he

Posted Apr 10, 2009 · 02:42 UTC#11

That's true.

I have to come here somany times to get installs done.

Also i got the mic from radioshack for 14 dollars with free shipping.

My mic is ok, just want the monting options for my GTI, the pionner mic will only mount in the sunvisor in my car.

Posted Apr 24, 2009 · 07:20 UTC#12

How's that mic working out? Did you install it yet?

Posted May 04, 2009 · 17:23 UTC#13

i tried to use the OEM onstar mic on my Corvette, and it sounded horrible also. If anyone has gotten it to work let me know.

Jimmy