[Elecraft] K3 with Heil PR781 Speech Processor or Pre-Amp?

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

I don't have any first hand experience with external speech processors 
and the K3, but with the controls available in the K3 itself - TXEQ, mic 
level, and compression, I wonder why anyone would want to use additional 
processing.

I might add a cautionary note - using two speech compressors in tandem 
can easily cause problems with distortion (by compressing an already 
compressed waveform).  So if you use compression in the external 
processor, turn it off (to zero) in the K3 - or if you want the K3 
compressor on, tun it off in the external processor.

73,
Don W3FPR

brian at brianlinn.com wrote:
> To the List:
>
> I just brought my new kit K3 on line using
> the Heil PR781. The microphone has great tone; however, it seems that
> I need a little more signal going into the K3. I'd like to know
> what
> more experienced (which is everyone in comparison to me)
> Elecraft users have to say on the subject of speech processors and
> pre-amps used with the K3.
>   
>