[Elecraft] OT? Heil Headset

Fred Jensen k6dgw at foothill.net
Sun Mar 21 23:22:09 EDT 2010


Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Craig,
> 
> The Proset-K2 uses an electret element (like the MH2 and MD2), thus has 
> a high output level and needs bias.  The Heil HC-4 element is a dynamic 
> type and does not need bias.  The Heil HC-4 and HC-5 elements typically 
> have lower output levels than the typical dynamic microphones.  The HC-4 
> has a more restricted bandpass - reportedly optimized for DX (see the 
> Heilsound website).

I use the stock Heil headset/mic I got from Elecraft.  I get rave 
reviews on my audio quality.  My wife has listened to my K3DVR 
recordings and said it sounded just like me.  I'm somewhat hearing 
impaired, I have to trust others' judgement.

FWIW, Fred K6DGW


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