[Elecraft] K3 and Heil Microphones

[n4lq]

I've always though the entire Heil thing was bunk They use the same little 
element in all mics and the shape-size of the case gives them a little 
different sound. They paint them gold and install them in large, empty metal 
cases to help our ego.
I am now using a cheap computer headset and with the new ESSB mode, I'm 
getting glowing audio reports without asking. The change to ESSB was 
instantly noticed by locals and drew rave comments. Any decent mic. with a 
flat response and a wind shield can be made to sound equal or better than a 
Heil by adjusting the EQ. The 1/8" inputs on the back of the K3 are a 
Godsend. A PTT mic. would be nice but I just use a foot switch plugged into 
the PTT jack on the back (another cool feature). Sometimes I put the foot 
switch on the desktop and it becomes a pound-to-talk button.

Steve Ellington
N4LQ at insightbb.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ian Maude" <ian at gb7mbc.net>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Heil Microphones


> Gary Gregory wrote:
>>
>> I do not question Heil Sounds quality in microphones, but I do question 
>> the
>> quality of audio produced from the Goldline Mics when connected to the 
>> K3.I
>> did try both elements of course. Perhaps they have a better mic for use 
>> with
>> the K3..?????
>>
> You have a completely different experience to me Gary.  I use a Goldline 
> with Studio and HC-5 inserts and it rocks.  I have little EQ in at all and 
> I get consistently good reports from it.  For PTT I use a small plastic 
> box with 2 switches, one latching, the other momentary.  It fits in my 
> hand nicely and cost me a couple of pounds to make.  I have my mic on a 
> boom out of personal preference which hides the cable somewhat.
>
> 73 Ian
>
> -- 
>
> Ian J Maude, G0VGS
> SysOp GB7MBC DX Cluster
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