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

[Lou Kolb]

Great info.  Thanks, all!  Lou WA3MIX
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <faunt at panix.com>
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Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:45 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3


> 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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