[Elecraft] MH2 Microphone audio quality

[Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF]

G'day Matt,
I use my K3 with an MH2 microphone most of the time though for contesting I switch over to a Yamaha CM500 headset.
I have found the MH2 to be an excellent mike but you will need to set the TX EQ's 3 lowest bands to their lowest level.
Leave all other bands at the 0db point ant you will find that your transmitted audio to be pretty well 'spot on'.
Most people I have spoken to with K3's and MH2's use exactly the same settings with great results.
(BTW, the same settings also work quite well for the CM500 here too!)
I hope this helps.
73 de

Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
Innisfail, QLD, Australia
Elecraft K3# 4257 + PR6 - K144XV = multiband goodness!

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Matt Zilmer 
  To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Saturday, February 26, 2011 2:42 AM
  Subject: [Elecraft] MH2 Microphone audio quality


  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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