The OEM mic is difficult to tap into (apparently because it's amplified?)
I researched a lot into whether I would try to tap into that mic or use the one it came with and most people said using OEM is not worth it as the mic you will get in your new head unit is most likely better quality (and they were right).
The new mic in the new location provided much better sound quality, less wind noise (as it's not in my roof liner) and doesn't blast the door chimes into the other person's ear like the OEM does.
If you want a more stealthy look than what I did, it is possible to route the new mic up into the OEM location and you can simply a. remove old mic or b. tape it up out the way
But again...I didn't want the wind noise nor did I really want to spend the time routing the cable up there.
Totally up to you but it is possible if that's what you're going for.
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Originally Posted by j2digit
one question, since you originally had a bespoke unit, why didn't you just use the existing mic and connections rather than putting another one by your gauges? i believe the mic is located in the dome light section. just wondering as I am pondering changing out my HU too.
thanks
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