Remote Speaker Mic with Reinforced Cable for Motorola Radios XPR6380 XPR6580 XPR7380 XPR7580 XPR7350e XPR7380e XPR7550e XPR7580e XPR 6380 6580 7380 7580 7350e 7380e 7550e 7580e, Shoulder Microphone

The the money, this microphone works very well. It is compatible with most Motorola radios. The sound quality is pretty good for this being the second cheapest mic on Amazon. The cord length is adequate for most purposes. The mic is also pretty durable for the money. Mine lasted for 3 years before it needed replacement. Great for security use. Would not recommend for intense police/fire/EMS use.

Works great

good

I love how this microphone works with most vests and fits seamlessly into most MOLLE loops and Motorola radios. The fact that it comes with a two-year warranty is a game-changer, especially when you're constantly dealing with daily wear and tear, gear removal, door catches, and other mishaps. It’s comforting to know that if something goes wrong, you’re covered. Performance-wise, it works great. The only downside is that it doesn’t have the switch to instantly lower the volume. So, it can be a bit loud regardless of how low your radio’s volume is, unless you use the separate earpiece attachment they sell. That can be a little worrisome for obvious reasons, but it's manageable. Despite this, I’d still recommend it. Honestly, it’s durable, does the job, and is more affordable than any other products I’ve tried that weren’t directly from supply. If you need a reliable and affordable mic, this one’s probably the first one I would recommend.

9 month usage review: After approximately 9 straight months of using the Commountain remote speaker mic with company-provided Motorola XPR 7550e (discontinued) radios in a Trunked Mototrbo system, I can happily say that this Remote Speaker Mic has held up quite well and has remained in consistent use the whole time. In comparison to the company provided lapel style microphones with built-in PTT, I find the quality of the Commountain RSM to be superior in terms of audio quality when transmitting as well as the volume and clarity provided when listening. I do use the Commountain 3.5mm audio jack listening only wire, sold separately, on a daily basis at work with this RSM, and haven’t had any issues with it. I did however switch out the right angle connector at the ear tip as well as the ear tip for the one originally provided by my work for a more secure hold that doesn’t slip off of the right angle connector. Something to note: When I received the RSM originally, it did not come with a thumb screw to secure the connector onto my radio, however I was able to salvage one off of an extra unit at work. Additionally, I have to wipe the connector pins every once in a while as the company-provided radios are constantly in use and are rarely cleaned so the connections gets a bit wonky/messy after a while of being in use. When using a SafeLife Defense tactical uniform style vest, it is incredibly difficult, but possible, to fit the mic clip behind the mic strap in the center chest area of the vest. It took me about 20 minutes while the vest was still wet after being washed in order to get it in and seated correctly. Because of that, I remove the RSM and leave the clip when washing my vest, and it’s worked for me this whole time. To remove the RSM, there’s a small silver metal tab behind the top of the RSM (where the logo is). Lift that tab up and slide RSM down towards the cable. Only one part of the microphone has broken in 9 months. I had to go to Harbor Freight and pick up a Torx bit set which included a Torx T8 bit which fits the screws on the back of the RSM. Once the screws were removed, I was able to pull the back of the unit off with ease and was happy to find a water resistant seal around the case to protect the electronics. Additionally, under the PTT is a white silicone button extension device that reaches down to the switch on the PCB which triggers the key on your radio. The part that broke was actually the PTT button on the outside that you press to trigger the key. There is a small tab on each side of the PTT button that I can only imagine is meant for stability. Those both broke and were rattling around while in use, causing the PTT button to be extremely difficult to press. Once those tabs were removed and the PTT button was replaced, the PTT button worked just like normal and I’m not worried that it’ll break any further. It was nice to get a look at the internals of the mic however I wish the actual microphone element was a little bit larger to collect the human voice a little better. Also, instead of the wires being soldered directly to the PCB, it appears that multi-pin connectors were used in case the product needed to be serviced. Great job with future-proofing! With the quality of the RSM that I received, and how well it has held up in the 9 months I’ve used it, I’m happy to give it a 4/5 star review, and I’ve recommended it to others at work who enjoy it as well. I hope this solution works for you better than paying the Motorola prices!