[Elecraft] Appropriate Mic for K3 (new)

[Don Wilhelm]

I hesitate to refer to the common electret microphones as "condenser" mics.

While many refer to the electret element microphones as "condenser" 
microphones, be aware that in the pro-audio world, "condenser" 
microphones are different - they usually require 48 volt Phantom 
Voltage.  They may be similar in the basic element, but the 
implementation is different.
An Electret mic element requires only a bias through a 5K to 10k 
resistor to the AF line.

If you invest in a pro-audio "condenser" microphone, it will not work on 
the bias voltage designed for electret elements.

Ham microphones are the Electret type, pro-audio Condenser microphones 
are different.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/4/2016 11:20 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
> *Piggybacking on Ron, since I couldn't find the original email.
>
> I use a Heil Goldline with H4 and H5 elements, and I have an MH3.  I've
> used both and no one can tell the difference because of the TX EQ.  I
> suspect Don's earlier reply is spot-on as well.  You can tailor any
> modern mass-produced mic to your wishes with the EQ, and it should work
> quite well.  This includes inexpensive condenser(electret) mics.
>