[Elecraft] kenwood MC-60A

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Use the high gain setting (fP.H) on the K3 and don't bother with
the preamp.  If you do that you don't need to worry about rewiring
the mic plug.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 11/19/2010 8:28 PM, Eric Lanzl wrote:
> 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
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