[Elecraft] CM-500 Question

[Alan Bloom]

I bought a CM-500 not too long ago.  (I think it was late last year.)  I 
don't have any way to compare it to earlier production, but this one 
does seem to have low microphone sensitivity.  On the K4 I have to turn 
on the preamp and set the mic gain to maximum to get 5 on the ALC meter 
at normal speaking levels.

I also use it for recording a radio show on a computer sound card. 
Again, I have to set the gain to near maximum to get proper levels.

By the way, for the radio show I use the equalizer in Audacity to boost 
the bass.  Apparently the CM-500 is meant for communications use so 
doesn't have as good bass response as the mic I used to use.

Alan N1AL


On 8/7/2023 7:46 PM, Larry Martin wrote:
> I purchased a CM-500 over 10 years ago when I first got my K3.  K3 is still going strong but the headset died a couple of years ago and has since been discarded.  I've read several comments that the current CM-500's don't have as good of a microphone as the earlier ones.  Does anyone have any experience on the latest batch of them?  I always received great audio reports on my old setup and need to purchase another headset.  Just wanted some feedback before buying another CM500.
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> Much appreciated
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