[Elecraft] Microphone suggestions for K3

[Steve Lawrence]

There appears to be a LowZ and HiZ variations of the Shure 444 available in addition to the handheld version 404 and the 414.  Which is appropriate for the K3 (KX3, KX2)?

Otherwise, I like the idea of a “communications specific” microphone tailored for a good voice intelligibility on SSB and new ones appear to be rare, specifically with published response curves.  So many are mystery microphones with unstated acoustic/electric details.

Steve
AA8AF



> On Jun 23, 2025, at 11:58 PM, Ken WA8JXM <wa8jxm at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Yes the Shure 444 is a good mic, mine dates back to when I bought my Drake
> T4x almost 60 years ago.
> Ken WA8JXM