You can use a ribbon mic with the K3, but be aware that the pattern is bi-directional, and this model doesn't appear to allow the user to alter the pattern, unlike say...a poly-directional RCA 77Dx. Side rejection will be good but the amplitude response from rear-arriving sound will be the same as forward arriving. I wouldn't use this mic for that reason alone.
You can connect the mic to the K3's rear-panel mic connector, using the same methods of interconnect for other balanced-output mics into the unbalanced input of the K3. Ensure that the K3's mic bias is deactivated. It should EQ nicely with the K3's internal equalizer. Paul, W9AC ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ed Stallman" <n...@airmail.net> To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 12:47 PM Subject: [Elecraft] RIBBON MICROPHONE > Hello , I'm A new K3 user and I would like to be sure this > Microphone will work with the K3 before placing my order ... Please > have a look here > > http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mxl-r144-ribbon-microphone > > I have friends using this Mic on other radio's without audio gear and > they all sound very natural , Also will I be able to use the rear Mic > Jack ? I'm hoping I can to help keep clutter from up front . > > Thanks Ed > > ______________________________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
