Microphones
Automotive Exterior Microphone
Last update: 20 Jun. 2025What is an Automotive Exterior Microphone?
The Automotive Exterior Microphone is an advanced solution designed to enhance vehicle communication and safety with its highly protected design and advanced performance capabilities.
The Automotive Exterior Microphone features an IP6K9K housing, ensuring superior protection against dust, water, and other environmental elements. This rugged construction makes it safe for pressure washing, wading/submersion and allows it to withstand extreme weather conditions, providing reliable performance in any situation.
Optimized for high-performance in both digital and analog architectures, the Automotive Exterior Microphone delivers high-performance audio capture, ensuring clear and crisp sound transmission for various applications.
Furthermore, the Automotive Exterior Microphone is designed for seamless integration into the vehicle’s exterior, providing discreet placement while maximizing functionality. Its robust construction and reliable performance make it an ideal choice for automotive applications where durability and performance are paramount.

Typical use cases
- Siren detection
- Road condition sensing
- Speech monitoring (teleoperation (allow to hear around the car) & voice commands)
- Abnormal sound detection
- Road noise cancellation
- Interaction with external people
Valeo Automotive Exterior Microphone specifications
- Pressure-Washer-Safe protected housing
- Analog & Digital Interfaces available
- High Acoustic Overload Point (AOP): 137 dB for handling of any noise event
- Wide frequency range 100Hz - 10000Hz
- Tight sensitivity between two modules ±1dB
Unique Selling Points
- More robust in class (IP 6K9)
- Robust mounting
Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Bus
- Truck
- Robot taxi
- Motorcycle
- Bike
- Droid
- Off road