[Elecraft] [K3] MMTTY

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

 > Both use the MIC knob tho, right?

Yes, but the mic knob is an encoder ... changes mic level in SSB
and Line level in Data A/AFSK A if you are using Line In.  The
mic /line levels are maintained separately.

 > When you add another sound device, how do the Windows mixer
 > controls work?

Depends on the version of Windows but one can generally change
the device being controlled - using the "menu bar" in 2000/XP
and directly selecting the endpoint in Vista/Win 7.

For inexpensive basic USB sound cards look at:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829128004
Line IN/Line Out for $17  or

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16829180006
Line In/Mic In/Line Out for $30.00

Similar products are available from other vendors.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 8/8/2010 1:03 PM, Mike wrote:
>    Rich,
>
> Both use the MIC knob tho, right?
>
> Quickmix looks good, thanks for the link.
>
> This afternoon I'm may run down to the candy store and look at sound cards, probably
> a USB one. When you add another sound device, how do the Windows mixer controls work?
> I'd guess it works for the default device. How is the second one adjusted?
>
> Mike
>
> On 8/8/2010 12:26 PM, Richard Ferch wrote:
>> Mike,
>>
>> On the K3, MIC level and LINE level settings are independent; you can
>> adjust the LINE level in data modes without affecting the MIC level for
>> voice and vice versa.
>>
>> Regarding changing levels in different software, you might take a look at
>> QuickMix (<http://www.ptpart.co.uk/quickmix/>) - this software allows you
>> to save and restore mixer settings separately for each application.
>>
>> Brian's comment on Windows sounds is my main reason for using a second
>> sound card. For digital modes, pretty much any sound card will do; I use
>> an old SB16 card that I keep moving from one computer to the next. I leave
>> the Windows sounds, music players, etc. on the motherboard sound device
>> and use the SB16 for my digital-mode software.
>>
>> 73,
>> Rich VE3KI
>>
>>
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