[Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

The point a bit confusing to me was the expression "boom mic set".   Is 
the requirement for a mike boom and a mike with a cable?   Or is the 
requirement for a headset, which I take to be headphones with a mike on 
attached boom?

I've one of these desk booms I've used very satisfactorily supporting my 
Heil PR-781 which is heavy and the Shure SM-58 which is much lighter.  
While it offers two mounting systems, I opted for screwing the base onto 
the surface as opposed to the clamp-on mounting.

https://www.amazon.com/LyxPro-Adjustable-Microphone-Suspension-Scissor/dp/B075MS16S8/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1NIJNRZDYU1N3&keywords=microphone+boom+arm&qid=1549858083&refinements=p_72%3A2661618011&rnid=2661617011&s=gateway&sprefix=microphone+boom%2Caps%2C283&sr=8-10

As to mikes, connectors and cables.  I choose to buy a good quality 
Amphenol XLR connector and a Foster 8 pin connector and a bit of 2 
conductor shielded cable and make my own.  I find this combination much 
more reliable and much less expensive than the adapters.   And I believe 
more connectors and adapters in a signal path equal more problems.   
Thus 2 connectors and one cable is highly reliable.  FYI - Has been this 
way in the recording studio environment for years and years.

73
Bob, K4TAX


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> On 2/9/2019 2:53 PM, Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk wrote:
>> I will soon have a K3S and I’ve been in the market for a boom mic set 
>> for the shack. This will be my first boom mic. I’ve checked out the 
>> Hiel site and could not find any complete packages. Everything is 
>> sold in too many subassemblies. I’ve tried emailing them but no 
>> reply. Our local ham store (radioworld.ca) only sells in pieces as well.
>>
>> I’d prefer a tried and tested set ready to go boom mic set for the K3S.
>>
>> Any recommendations? In this case value (performance and longevity 
>> comes ahead of price) for me. I plan to keep this station for a long 
>> time.
>>
>> Thanks.