Microphone inside car.

[Martaine2005]

I don't think Chris noticed..

 

[Tha fios agaibh]

I don't think Chris noticed..

Thats Uncle Chris!

 

[Martaine2005]

Sorry....Uncle Chris, love you..

Marty

 

[andyx]

Hi Andy,
Ok, you have the first stage of powering the mic with resistor and capacitor.
Try adding these 4 components to make a one transistor mic pre-amp.
Use C2 and GRND for the RCA in.

Martin

Thanks to all of you that's tried to help me with this but I'm giving up and buying an ugly device to stick on my windscreen.

That's now three bought and three home-made microphones, all getting the same results. I'm thinking it may be the DVR itself that's the problem, or part of it. The DVR is a 12v unit but maybe it was never designed to be fitted into a vehicle.

Thanks again guys.

 

[Tha fios agaibh]

I'm thinking it may be the DVR itself that's the problem.

That's why I suggested to use headphones directly from mic/preamp circuit.

Anyway, you can say you gave it a shot.

"A mans got to know his limitations"
Clint Eastwood as Dirty Harry

 

[Martaine2005]

This is going to sound awfully controvertial, so no offence Andy!
People try to help in their own way!, usually people respond with a solution that is un-tested. You responded with a typical "tried this, tried that!" And "it didn't work"! Then 'Gave Up'.
What didn't work?
How did you make the circuit I linked to ?
How did you power it?
How did you check it does'nt work?

Also, it's probably line-level needed for the DVR which we would have done in the next stage...
But without feedback, how can we help you?

Martin

 

[Tha fios agaibh]

In hindsight, perhaps I could have asked better questions. But, Martin has a valid point.

In electronics things must be done methodically.

When quick assumptions are made, mistakes are made.
People here are great to volunteer their time and knowledge, but the onus is on the op to give adequate feedback, and make sure they completely understand.

I don't think anyone involved wants to waist their time or money on something fruitless.

Sorry it didn't work out. Time to move on.