[Elecraft] CM500 headset on K3S and KX3?

[Lyn Norstad]

Jim -

There is a (presumably Chinese) mic known as the BM800 which is marketed
under several different names.  I am currently using one on a boom with
shock mount, wind screen and foot switch just because I like hands-free
operation ... and am too frugal (i.e.: cheap) to spend the $$ for a Heil
equivalent.

Are you familiar with this mic, and what are your thoughts?  I get excellent
reports with it on my (non-Elecraft) rig.

73
Lyn, W0LEN
 

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[mailto:elecraft-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2020 10:19 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CM500 headset on K3S and KX3?

Heil products are an example of better sound through marketing. They're 
more expensive because they spend a lot of money on advertising to 
convince hams they're worth it. They also claim to make pro mics. I've 
been a member of the AES Standards Committee WG on microphones for more 
than 25 years, in which virtually all major microphone companies are 
represented. No one from the company is listed as a member, and I've 
never met Bob Heil or anyone from his company. Hams seem to think that 
because he did sound for a major rock band that his mics were good.

73, Jim K9YC
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