Is the connector for the mic stereo or mono?

I'm about to build and redesign a mic (which was coming out of a handsfree-set) to fit into the car.
There's something like a filter or mini-amplifier or something like that connected to the mic. 3 wires are coming out of the mic and 2 wires are coming out of this mini-amp (or whatever this is).

I don't really know what for there are 3 connections on the mic (I think it is not a stereo mic - there would be no use for it)

TeeMcBee

Although three wires from the mic might indicate a stereo mic as you suggested, it also might indicate a mic using what's called a "Balanced" connection. It's common in professional audio: A positive and negative wire for the mic condensor as well as a third ground wire in addition to the shielding sleeve.

Also, some mics do cheap noise-cancelling by having a second mic facing away from the mouth of the user, and combining that inverted signal with the main mic. It could be that, too.

So, lots of possibilities. Good luck.

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Tony Fabris

I'll tell you some results - with the plain mic and connected to the Mk2 as soon as VR comes available if you're interested.

TeeMcBee

OK! My mic is now nearly ready - I just need a shrink-tube. The electric part is ready and tested and it sounds quite bright and clear. What I don't really know is how near you have to come so that the VR-software will be able to recognize the commands.

Now I'll have to do the design things and the install in the car. But I think it should work. I'll post more when I've tested with VR...
I think that my be something of interest for those who won't use the "andreaelectronics"-mic.

I think this mic is cool for the car 'cause it's only about 5mm in diameter - so really very small and easy to hide somewhere in the car.

TeeMcBee

Another question to the mic comes to my mind...

Will there be a possibility to adjust the level of the mic (via emplode or direct on the Mk2)? Is there planned something about that?

TeeMcBee

The mic input on the empeg is mono, 2-wire with power on the input line (for electret mics). The gain is software adjustable.

Hugo