[Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

Joe Subich, W4TV lists at subich.com
Fri Oct 6 19:37:39 EDT 2017


Mic bias is used only with electret microphones.  Dynamic (moving coil)
microphones like the SM58 can be damaged by DC on the coil!  The bias
will certainly *further reduce* the output from the already low output
of the dynamic mic.

73,

    ... Joe, W4TV


On 10/6/2017 7:27 PM, Richard Day wrote:
> Why did you turn the mic bias off?  Have you tried turning it on to see if
> it gives you the sound you need?
> 
> Rich
> KK4DZE
> 


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