[Elecraft] New to Elecraft - help with audio settings

[Bob Nielsen]

Why would you use bias on the CM500?  I thought that it had a dynamic 
microphone.

73,

Bob N7XY


On 4/10/17 7:15 PM, n9tf at comcast.net wrote:
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>> "jim" <jim at audiosystemsgroup.com>
>> I strongly disagree with Heil's recommended settings.
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> I agree with Jim about NOT using the Heil recommended settings. I use both the Heil Gold Elite (hold over from another rig), and the Yamaha CM500.
> I use the exact same EQ settings for both mics. I use the Heil Gold Elite, set in the wide position for general rag chewing, and the CM500 for contesting and hunting DX.
> EQ settings similar to Jim. 1, 2, and 3 -16, 4 = -3, 5 and 6 = 0, 7 = +12, and 8 = +9
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> Front Panel Mic H. (Heil) Mic gain 30, Compression 17. Gives me 5-6 bars ALC and 10DB of Compression. Not to punchy easy to listen to.
> Rear Panel Mic L. Bias On (CM500), Mic gain 3, Compression 17, Gives me the same as above ALC and Comp. Crystal clear punchy audio.
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> I have Macros M3 and M4 programed to switch between the two mics.
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> The same EQ settings end up being a really nice match to both mics and serve the purpose for intentions.
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> 73 Gene, N9TF
> K3S 10057
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