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May 4, 2016 7:26 PM in response to Whickwithyby Kenichi Watanabe,You should properly identify your iPod model? There are several iPods with bluetooth and voice memo functions, including iPod touch and iPod nano. This document shows all the iPod models.
Identify your iPod model - Apple Support
If it's an iPod touch, what version of iOS does it run?
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May 5, 2016 3:47 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabeby Whickwithy,It's an iPod touch. Is the version the iOS? If so, it is 4.2.1. Model is MD528LL.
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May 5, 2016 10:02 PM in response to Whickwithyby Kenichi Watanabe,Seems to be this iPod touch
http://www.everymac.com/systems/apple/ipod/specs/ipod-touch-2g-specs.html
It does not have a built-in microphone. I don't think a microphone from a Bluetooth headset is supported, since this is not a phone. You can use the microphone on wired headphones (on the cord), including the current "EarPods" (according to Compatibility info in the item description)
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD827LL/A/apple-earpods-with-remote-and-mic
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May 6, 2016 12:31 AM in response to Whickwithyby lllaass,The 4G iPod was the first to have an internal mic. The 4G was also first to have cameras. You need to get an external mic like the ones that come with headphones with mic and remote. The headphone jack includes a contact for a mic.
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May 6, 2016 3:11 AM in response to lllaassby Whickwithy,I've tried a couple of external mics but, thanks, I'll try to figure out which mic is needed.
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May 6, 2016 3:16 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabeby Whickwithy,Very helpful, Kenichi. Thank you. That's one of the things that still baffles me about Apple. No documentation.
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May 6, 2016 3:29 AM in response to Whickwithyby Kenichi Watanabe,Apple has this support web page for iPod touch
https://www.apple.com/support/ipodtouch/
Here's the older user guide for iPod touch (with iOS 5.1). I believe that's one generation newer than your iPod touch. Didn't see an older user guide currently listed, but Apple made user documentation available online back when your old iPod was new.
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May 6, 2016 5:12 AM in response to Whickwithyby lllaass,What mics did you try?
Whickwithy wrote:
I've tried a couple of external mics but, thanks, I'll try to figure out which mic is needed.
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May 6, 2016 5:23 AM in response to lllaassby Whickwithy,I tried one that looks exactly like the one pictured most often. It has three black stripes on the jack. It's very frustrating that the bluetooth does not work but I guess it just doesn't allow input - it just seems strange to do so. I guess I'll just go down to some stores and see if I can find one that works.
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by Kenichi Watanabe,May 6, 2016 5:29 AM in response to Kenichi Watanabe
Kenichi Watanabe
May 6, 2016 5:29 AM
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Mac OS XForgot to link the user guide...
https://manuals.info.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1627/en_US/ipod_touch_ios5_user_gu ide.pdf
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May 6, 2016 5:56 AM in response to Whickwithyby lllaass,Yes the Bluetooth on the 2G does not support the profile (hands free) needed for headsets. See:
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204387
What specific mics did you try?
How are you testing them?
These say they will work
http://www.amazon.com/Apple-Touch-3-5mm-Stereo-Headset/dp/B002Y1OEZU
http://www.amazon.com/Menotek-Microphone-iPhone-Touch-Classic/dp/B002UJPK04
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May 6, 2016 7:33 AM in response to lllaassby Whickwithy,I can't really say which mics I tried. They were just old mics with the right looking jack. I'll just bring my iPod with me when I go to the store. Thank you, LLLaass.