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

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html
And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug- 
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm

73, doug


On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote:
> 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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