Connecting Microphone to record voice memos

Recently installed the new software update (3.0) on my iPod Touch. I would like to use the voice memo app that automatically loaded with the update.
I have a Sony Bluetooth stereo head set with built in microphone (DR-BT100CX). I had no trouble pairing the headset with the iPod Touch and it works flawlessly as a head set. (I can listen to music, movies, etc.)
But when I launch the voice memo app and try to record, it tells me there is no microphone connected.
Is there a setting that needs to be tweaked or adjusted that might make this work?
If there is some reason this particular headset with microphone will NOT work with the voice memo app, can someone recommend a headset/microphone that DOES work with the iPod Touch?

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My complaint is I can't give a title to my Voice Memos on my iPod Touch 2G. Yes…I know I can label the voice memos once they've synced in iTunes, but I'd like the label to be on my iPod, too.
Judie

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