Better Mic to replace OEM Mic in BRZ / FRS ??? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Zgrinch · 03-20-2013, 02:06 PM

I have had several people tell me that when I use the Bluetooth Mic in my BRZ, the sound quality is just horrible. I really like this feature, so I'm wondering if anyone has replaced the OEM mic that is located near the dome light with a different model that offers better noise canceling, quality, etc?

luan87us · 03-20-2013, 02:53 PM

Not unless you can create a PCB or a network of resistor/capacitor to lets the mic work with your HU.

Zgrinch · 03-20-2013, 10:40 PM

^^^. Thank you for your response even though I do not have the foggiest idea how or what you are talking about..it's beyond my skill set.

So somebody.... Vendor...hint hint, has to come up with some type of replacement for the crappy OEM mic, or is it really too difficult?

Bumping for input.

industrial · 03-20-2013, 10:45 PM

I was just thinking about this today. I think I might take apart the mic housing and see if there is something I can do. I'm hoping maybe I can add some rubber/nylon washers and some closed cell foam to help isolate the mic better. Maybe it's just bolted to noisy panel and the mic is picking up alot of vibrations? Don't know yet.

norsamerican · 03-20-2013, 10:53 PM

Maybe relocating the mic is an option

Zgrinch · 03-20-2013, 10:56 PM

Am I the only one who has been told that the call quality when using the OEM mic sounds like crap?

norsamerican · 03-20-2013, 11:01 PM

Evrytime I use it I have to yell for the caller to hear me

Zgrinch · 03-20-2013, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by norsamerican

Evrytime I use it I have to yell for the caller to hear me

Alright, I'm not alone.

Some vendor / member could make a lot of cash fixing this problem.

Smudgeous · 03-21-2013, 12:11 AM

I'm in the same boat as you.. My wife hates the way the bluetooth sounds, as it transmits a ton of road and engine/exhaust noise. It was bad enough that she actually installed a call recording app on her phone to document it. When she played back a few calls, I completely understood, and I concur with her.. It's terrible.

husker741 · 03-21-2013, 12:15 AM

Do the FR-S and BRZ's have the same mics?nso far it's only BRZ owners saying it has a muffled sound in this thread.

djdnz · 03-26-2013, 01:30 PM

I have the Canadian model of the BRZ, and mine comes with this big ugly mic attached to the headliner, to the left of the rear view mirror. (sorry I dont have a picture) I believe it is part of the Pioneer AVIC 940BT headunit that we get (i believe it's the same as the more common AVIC 930?). You could potentially look deeper into the mic used in the Canadian model's headunit. I haven't gotten any complaints on sound quality from the other end of the phone, though they always can tell when I am accelerating.

It does look quite ugly though.

I did a quick search, here is what I have in my car (came with it stock)

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer-...&skuId=9169801

AtlasMick · 03-26-2013, 01:47 PM

I have an iPhone 4 (not 4s) and it works great over bluetooth with my phone in my pocket. Great clarity as well. Bluetooth may have something to do with your phone as well. What model do you have?

cruzinbill · 03-26-2013, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by husker741

Do the FR-S and BRZ's have the same mics?nso far it's only BRZ owners saying it has a muffled sound in this thread.

Was gonna ask that as well, I didnt have any issues with my oem mic. if I ever stop being lazy im gonna wire it to my aftermarket HU.

Panda Grahams · 03-26-2013, 01:52 PM

I would really like to move the mic out from the headliner and down onto the steering column. Just makes sense to have it there...

03-20-2013, 02:06 PM	#1
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Better Mic to replace OEM Mic in BRZ / FRS ??? I have had several people tell me that when I use the Bluetooth Mic in my BRZ, the sound quality is just horrible. I really like this feature, so I'm wondering if anyone has replaced the OEM mic that is located near the dome light with a different model that offers better noise canceling, quality, etc? __________________ BRZGrincherhood

03-20-2013, 10:40 PM	#3
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^^^. Thank you for your response even though I do not have the foggiest idea how or what you are talking about..it's beyond my skill set. So somebody.... Vendor...hint hint, has to come up with some type of replacement for the crappy OEM mic, or is it really too difficult? Bumping for input. __________________ BRZGrincherhood

03-20-2013, 10:56 PM	#6
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Am I the only one who has been told that the call quality when using the OEM mic sounds like crap? __________________ BRZGrincherhood

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03-20-2013, 02:53 PM	#2
luan87us Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 WRX Hatchback Location: SL,UT Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not unless you can create a PCB or a network of resistor/capacitor to lets the mic work with your HU.

03-20-2013, 10:45 PM	#4
industrial Add lightness! Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 17' WRX Location: Boston Posts: 1,253 Thanks: 380 Thanked 888 Times in 411 Posts Mentioned: 20 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was just thinking about this today. I think I might take apart the mic housing and see if there is something I can do. I'm hoping maybe I can add some rubber/nylon washers and some closed cell foam to help isolate the mic better. Maybe it's just bolted to noisy panel and the mic is picking up alot of vibrations? Don't know yet.

03-20-2013, 10:53 PM	#5
norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Maybe relocating the mic is an option

03-20-2013, 11:01 PM	#7
norsamerican Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Houston Posts: 539 Thanks: 101 Thanked 233 Times in 112 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Evrytime I use it I have to yell for the caller to hear me

03-21-2013, 12:15 AM	#10
husker741 Banned Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S 6MT Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 3,272 Thanks: 1,278 Thanked 4,183 Times in 1,415 Posts Mentioned: 28 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Do the FR-S and BRZ's have the same mics?nso far it's only BRZ owners saying it has a muffled sound in this thread.

03-26-2013, 01:30 PM	#11
djdnz 1337 Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ WRB S/C Location: San Jose, CA / Waterloo, ON Posts: 1,134 Thanks: 776 Thanked 482 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I have the Canadian model of the BRZ, and mine comes with this big ugly mic attached to the headliner, to the left of the rear view mirror. (sorry I dont have a picture) I believe it is part of the Pioneer AVIC 940BT headunit that we get (i believe it's the same as the more common AVIC 930?). You could potentially look deeper into the mic used in the Canadian model's headunit. I haven't gotten any complaints on sound quality from the other end of the phone, though they always can tell when I am accelerating. It does look quite ugly though. I did a quick search, here is what I have in my car (came with it stock) http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Pioneer-...&skuId=9169801

03-26-2013, 01:47 PM	#12
AtlasMick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: FR-S 2013 Asphalt Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 226 Thanks: 89 Thanked 65 Times in 35 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have an iPhone 4 (not 4s) and it works great over bluetooth with my phone in my pocket. Great clarity as well. Bluetooth may have something to do with your phone as well. What model do you have?

03-26-2013, 01:52 PM	#14
Panda Grahams Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: '22 BRZ Location: Colorado Posts: 392 Thanks: 204 Thanked 214 Times in 94 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I would really like to move the mic out from the headliner and down onto the steering column. Just makes sense to have it there...

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