[Elecraft] MH2 Microphone audio quality

Matt Zilmer mzilmer at verizon.net
Fri Feb 25 11:42:25 EST 2011


Considering another K3 for mobile and portable use.  My shack contains
K3 #24, using a Heil Goldline on the narrow setting.  This combination
produces very clear and penetrating TX audio.  

K3 mobile use means a handheld mic, which the Goldie is not.   I'm
considering the MH2 (and other handheld mics) for this mobile/portable
ECOM application, but have only heard one MH2/K3 on the air, and that
was without a comparison test (and it was very brief).  I wasn't
underwhelmed, but didn't get enough to go on for a fair evaluation.

Most of my operations right now are with Navy-Marine Corps MARS but I
also work a little SSB on the weekends, and will do more of this when
the mobile is in place.  Like anyone else, I want it to sound as good
as the base rig, if possible.

Doesn't anyone have feedback on the MH2 with the K3?  For example:
- Clarity of the voice, how narrow banded does it sound without TX EQ?
- What is the difference between the Goldie on Narrow and the MH2?
- Any recommended TX EQ settings?
- Has anyone run comparison spectra, using the K3 with MH2 and some
other mobile mic(s)?  Would prefer the RX spectrums if available.

Thanks for ANY feedback!

73,
matt W6NIA / NNN0UET
K3 #24, K2 #2810, etc.


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