[Elecraft] K3 Need for compressor

[Augie Hansen]

Lyle Johnson wrote:
> ...
> Instead of a Noise Gate with two or three variables, I've implemented 
> an *experimental* Downward Expander with a single variable 
> (threshold).  It certainly kills the background noise here! ...
> We're listening...

This would be welcome addition to the K3. Noise gates have been 
unsatisfactory in my experience, usually being difficult to set up and 
introducing unwanted clicks and abrupt level changes into the audio 
stream. A smooth operating downward expander is a far better choice.

I currently use a Behringer VX-2000 to drive the microphone input via a 
-20db voltage pad. My primary reasons for using the unit are the 
downward expander and the flexible input circuit for balanced 
microphones (and phantom power if needed).

I hope your experiment becomes K3 feature at some point.

Gus Hansen
KB0YH