[Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

[Stewart]

And this works too, and much simpler.. Thanks Joe
73
Stew ke4yh

On 10/4/2017 1:58 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>
> An XLR mic sound always be connected with Mic(+) to tip and Mic(-) to
> the sleeve of the K3 rear panel mic jack.  A microphone (unless it is
> a dual capsule M/S microphone) is always a mono device.  The K3 mic
> inputs are *unbalanced* but any dynamic mic - including the "pro"
> dynamic mics can be run unbalanced by connecting Mic(+) to tip and
> Mic(-) to sleeve (mic return) and *leaving the shield floating*.
>
> The Shure SM 58 is rated for -57.5 dBV/Pa that is only about 3 dB less
> than most of the Heil dynamic mics and certainly within the capability
> of the K3 with MENU:MIC SEL = rP.H and bias *OFF*.  No external preamp
> required.
>
> 73,
>
>    ... Joe, W4TV
>


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