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

[Bill Harris]

I've use an Audio Technica ATH Com2.  Good value at $25. Works fine.
73.000
BillHarris-w7kxb/7

> From: loukolb at gmail.com
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 19:55:24 -0500
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
> 
> Great info.  Thanks, all!  Lou WA3MIX
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" <faunt at panix.com>
> To: <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>
> 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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