[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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