[Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Microphone Choices

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Given my experience with the Heil Pro-set with HC-4/HC-5 element vs.
the Yamaha CM-500, I'm not going to put Heil in the "quality" or
"support" camps.

If you want to compare Heil to a $5.00 "tape recorder" mic, you may
have a "quality" argument.  However, there are enough solid, well made
professional microphones in the sub-$100 class that one does not need
to spend $300 or even $200 for the Heil name.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 3/14/2013 8:59 AM, Fred Smith wrote:
> Joe you left out one important thing "Quality" I hate junk no matter what it
> is. I learned that years ago I was too poor to buy cheap it cost too much in
> the long run that applied to my businesses as well as personal purchases.
>
> Each to his own.
>
>   Fred/N0AZZ
>
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> [mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV
> Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2013 7:49 AM
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> 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
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net
>> [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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