[Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Jim Brown jim at audiosystemsgroup.com
Tue Nov 1 20:48:31 EDT 2022


I strongly agree with Rick's advice. I'm retired from pro audio, did 
lots of live recording, still have some great pro mics, but I've been 
using the CM500 since around 2009. I can't think of a better choice. I 
find the headphones comfy enough for a long weekend contest, and they 
sound great!

73, Jim K9YC

On 11/1/2022 2:49 PM, Rick NK7I wrote:
> Heil are overpriced and the headsets, give headaches too (too tight). 
> They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in 
> the K3S.  I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them.
> 
> The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias) and the headphones are 
> comfy for hours, without spending a lot (by comparison, you can get a 
> few for the cost of one Heil).  They block most of the noise in my 
> shack.  I keep a couple spares as the foam covers do wear out.



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