Lee, I use an inexpensive AKG professional dynamic mic (specific model no longer available) that looks like a knockoff of a Shure SM-58, the pro-audio standard for wired dynamic mics. These mics are under $50 on sale from musician stores, e.g. Guitar Center. The output is XLR low-impedance balanced, so you will need an in-line transformer to convert to the K3's unbalanced input (available from Radio Shack and Frey's). I also use a pro-quality scissor arm boom available from this source: http://q-mic.com/qm-50.html http://q-mic.com/qm-50.html
All up you will out under $100 for a pro-quality set-up that outperforms the name ham brand for less than half the price, particularly combined with the K3's TX EQ which can tailor the response as you like for rag-chews or serious DX. Chuck, AE4CW Ladies "n" Gents.... I use my Heil Headphones HC-4 most of the time for SSB operation, but I was wondering what people use for a Desk Mike for the K3. I don't have one if the Heil set goes bad. I thought I would pick something up. What are you using if anything? Lee - K0WA In our day and age it seems that Common Sense is in short supply. If you don't have any Common Sense - get some Common Sense and use it. If you can't find any Common Sense, ask for help from somebody who has some Common Sense. Is Common Sense divine? _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Desk-Mike-for-the-K3-Question-tp1585930p1587283.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
