[Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3

[Phil Hystad]

Jim and all of the others who replied to my question:

Thanks a lot for all the information.  Now, I need to go and read about all this stuff.  I sort of figured that almost any mic would work from my readings of the K3 on the mic settings.

And, Jim, K9YC, has a load of interesting looking stuff on his web site, yet another big batch of reading to do.

73, phil, K7PEH



On Mar 3, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote:
>> I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3.  Is there a good quality mic that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
> 
> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and 
> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it 
> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3 
> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting 
> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and 
> your voice.
> 
> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics, 
> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27.  The lower 
> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are 
> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics 
> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand.  You'll need to 
> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass, 
> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf 
> on my website for wiring instructions (simple).  
> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm
> 
> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they 
> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a 
> PTT switch.
> 
> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner.
> 
> 73, Jim Brown K9YC
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