Yeah the mic is grounded on the back side. Its in a 99 ford f-150 lariat. I used to have a havis shields console between the bucket seats with a vhf, uhf and 800 mounted in it. I wanted something a lot less noticable and easier to work with. I ran the control wire under the dash and in the door track to a spot under my rear bench seat so it wont be in the way.