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Reusing 2012 bluetooth mic with aftermarket headunit

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Pat Eason, Aug 25, 2012.

  1. Pat Eason

    Pat Eason New Member

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    I have a 2012 Prius Two and the stock sound is awful. I've taken the time to upgrade the speakers all around and am looking to upgrade the headunit to get the most out of these new speakers. My two biggest concerns with a new headunit is if I'll be able to reuse the bluetooth mic , as well as whether I could reuse the existing USB/AUX jack in the center console. Has anyone installed a new headunit to a 2012 and reused these features, and if so how did you go about doing that?
     
    #1 Pat Eason, Aug 25, 2012
  2. PaJa

    PaJa Senior member

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    The MIC used in the car is an active (powered) one. The 3rd party HUs usually use the passive, capacitative eternal microphone.
     
    #2 PaJa, Aug 30, 2012
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