Microphone for bluetooth, location?

[MN 986]

I was considering putting mine in the OEM location, but I ended up drilling a hole in the 'batwing' trim just above the shifter and it works great. Pretty low wind in that area with the top down, and very easy to run the wire since it is very near the stereo.

[Meir]

You can get good results if using the oem microphone.
Microphone in black for Porsche 986 and 996 - Porsche Classic
If my memory serves me right, the Mic has an adjustment screw to set sensitivity for optimal performance.

Edit: another link for earlier models with better price.
Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories Dash Microphone

Edit again: the suncoast part is only the plastic trim, without the mic.
found out the hard way.
although the description on their website clearly states:

"Replacement dash trim. Small trim near the instrument cluster, with microphone for the audio system.
Fits the following models:
- Boxster models 1997-2004
- Carrera/Turbo/GT3/GT2 models 1999-2004"