[Elecraft] KX3 Mic gain ?

[F5vjc]

Well, I don't whisper but I hate to have to shout into a mic to provide
adequate drive. I'm well used to close talking a headset microphone,  I use
the CM500 all the time on my K3 and there is loads of mic gain in reserve.
I have the latest firmware 1.50 in the KX3 and I still find the mic gain is
maxed out to give (almost) the recommended ALC action. What is your ALC
showing? I have tried mic bias On and OFF with no apparent difference. I
set the compression as advised. It sounds fine but I feel there is not
enough mic gain.This is the same, as I said, with another headset mic. When
I have time I will try my CM500 on the KX3 to see what that does.

Anyone else seeing lack of audio drive on their KX3?

73, Denis F5VJC