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

[Lou Kolb]

Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods,  Is there a foot switch sold with 
an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3?  I'll modify if necessary 
but would like to find one ready to go.  Thanks.  Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jim Brown" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3


> 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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