[Elecraft] kenwood MC-60A

[Eric Lanzl]

I have just received a new Kenwood MC 60A desk microphone and I need some help 
setting it up.I am using it with the K3. I understand that two of the pins are 
different for the power to the preamp. How necessary is the preamp and should 
one change the plug from pin 5 to 6 on the mic? If one does not will using the 
batteries enable the preamp? 


What settings have users found good in terms of gain and compression on the k3 
and eq settings with and without the preamp for the MC60A?

I found that without installing the batteries while listening through headphones 
in the test mode turning on the switch to the preamp seemed to boost the audio. 
I do not understand what is happening without changing the wiring on the mic and 
not installing the batteries.

Also, is it best to use the high or low gain setting on the k3. and which 
setting are best with or without the preamp. 


I have the bias off on the K3 and the impedance set to low on the MC60A.

Thank you for your help, I am a relatively new k3 owner.

Eric
WB9JNZ