[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Microphone Choices

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 3/14/2013 6:52 AM, Fred Smith wrote:
> The same could be said be said about buying a loaded K3/P3 SVGA for
> $5500+ instead of an IC-718 for $700 both radios?

This is a case of apples vs. oranges.  There is less difference among
microphones designed for voice work than there is among high end rigs. 
Yes, there are places for specialized microphones - if one is working
from a distance (e.g., a "shotgun" mic), trying to mic a "kick" drum,
or trying to duplicate the complex overtone structure of classical
strings using a microphone designed for the job is essential.

However, communications is one of the least demanding applications
for a microphone and spending $200, $300 or even $400 is not going
to provide any more performance than the $50 utility mic.  In this
area, one is paying for name and style not performance.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/14/2013 6:52 AM, Fred Smith wrote:
> The same could be said be said about buying a loaded K3/P3 SVGA for $5500+
> instead of an IC-718 for $700 both radios?
>
> Myself I prefer a better quality of radio, mic and microHAM equipment over
> Signalink. I hate to have a weak link in an otherwise good station and then
> quality comes into the picture plastic vs. metal. That said I do have
> several "plastic mic's in the shack 2 Elecraft/Heil headsets and 2 Elecraft
> hand mic's K2/KX3.
>
> Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.
>
> Fred/N0AZZ
>
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Arthur Nienhouse
> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 1:13 AM
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Microphone Choices
>
> Five years ago I purchased a ATR-30 from J&R for $22.00 it came with a 16ft
> XLR 3 pin cable when I A/B tested against my Gold Line Heil the only
> difference was the price my advice is use the EQ save you money do not
> purchase the Heil.
> http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/1540
> Regards
> Art
> ka9zap
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	[Elecraft] K3 Microphone Choices
> Date: 	Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:28:38 -0500 (CDT)
> From: 	pastormg2 at verizon.net
> To: 	elecraft at mailman.qth.net
>
>
>
> Good evening.  I have a K3 and really love it.  I am looking at purchasing a
> new microphone pretty soon.  I am currently using a Kenwood  MC-60 and I get
> excellent reports on my modulation. But I have been reading alot about the
> Heil microphones and was wondering what Heil microphone would work good with
> my system.  I basically like to operate for DX though I do chat from time to
> time on some nets.  Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
> Thanks!!!  Mark KB3Z
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