Where is the microphone located for handsfree phone calls? Is it on the unit itself or does it feed through the car speakers via FM?
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It has a noise canceling microphone built into unit, but output is through your radio speakers. Because the mic is built into the Livio unit, placement is critical for good results. Plug the Livio into a cigarette adapter in the glove compartment, and the mic won't pick up very well, obviously!
266370
It feeds through radio. FM station. You here lite background static when the songs play, but in between it gets much louder.
266371
I think the microphone is on the unit but you can hear the caller through your car speakers.
1728776
It has an external microphone with a long cord. I have mine mounted in the upper left corner of my windshield and it works really well.
1069411
It comes with a wired mic that you plug into the back of the unit. The wire is long enabling you to have optimal placement. I placed mine at the top of the molding next to the sunvisor on the drivers side in my car. When I talk to people most of them don't realize they are on speaker because of the placement.
1005153
Yes there is a mic. You can control the volume of what you hear. You can pick up and drop calls while driving.
1493493
I mounted the physical mic on my steering column. Works well. I have not had any complaints about not being able to hear me. Siri works well with it.
1783984
it is hands free. a wire goes from ear to ear around the back of your neck and there is an the adjustable mic with a round foam cover. it picks up very well. it looks like the one Madonna uses. I am a clergyman with vocal problems and it is a great product for small groups where there is no PA system. other models I have tried were big and clunky and sounded like a bullhorn. this is small and very clear.
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I do not have the bluetooth control on my FJ steering wheel but in order to get my volume / channel up and down to work I had to go into the set up menu in the stereo and select a unit number for my FJ to get it to work. Not sure if there is a unit number for bluetooth for hands free on the steering wheel ? also I have had complaints from people that I call on the stereo's blue tooth about it sounding distorted and that could be the portable mic for the unit.
1599379
The microphone is "hands-free", but does need to be plugged in to the unit. You wear the unit as a belt with the microphone.
898791
Hi, MIC IN for this Sony Car Stereo are locate at the back of the unit (where you connect audio system). Then you may run the wire in front along with the microphone. -Ely
2069758
It has a built in microphone, but it dose not pick up well. You have to detach the device and put it close to your mouth. Not so hands free. The rest of the functions are great. Good sound quality, strong FM transmitter and easy controls
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It comes with a wired external mic. Mic placement is key. I've found the best place is on the instrument cluster as it's away from road noise and the recessed cluster catches your voice. You'll have to adjust mic gain for the best sound quality.
2145492
It comes with an external microphone. The mic works well as long as it's close to you; I actually fed it through my driver-side column and clipped it at the top so it's close to my face. Works great that way.
1743739
Although I have another JVC unit. The mic is wired it plugs into the back of the stereo. I fed it through the dash. I put it right next to my emergency light switch on top of the steering column. It has 3M tape on the back so you can put it anywhere. I just wanted mine close to my face so I can be heard during a phone call. Just don't put it in direct sunlight, I'm not sure if it will melt or become damaged. Hope this helps good luck.
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I do not know because i did not try it there but head unit it made to listen i am not sure about ised it as a mic..
1672636
It is a personal GPS device, I have used it in a vehicle but have had difficulty maintaining the link with the GPS sattellites. I assume this is because of the sheilding efffect caused by the metal car body and the relatively small antenna. My unit does not have voice nor is it compatible with an external speaker. If you plan on using your GPS for travel I recommend you get a dedicated GPS built for that purpose. Some dedicated travel GPS systems also include free lifetime updates, something that this unit does not offer.
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The DEH-X9600BHS does not have a microphone built into the unit. Rather, it comes with a wired microphone with a fairly long cable, which you can mount wherever you like. Most people elect to locate it at the top of the driver's side A-pillar. The cable cab be easily concealed, and the microphone will do a great job of picking up your voice with minimal road noise.
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It connects at the head unit. With two wires for positive and ground, which I connected at the cigarette lighter. If you have an RCA option on your radio then you can also connect with rca's if not then stream solely using the blue tooth antenna feature. Scale of 1/10, audio clarity is a 10.