On Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:42:56 -0600 (CST), Edwin Johnson wrote: >So, is this, indeed, an electret or a dynamic microphone?
Most Yamaha info on internet about this product is wrong -- the mc IS an electret, and the physical packaging makes that clear. Dunno where the error arose -- perhaps a previous version of this product had a dynamic mic, or maybe the advertising "spec"- writer did a cut and paste and blew it. Wouldn't be the first time. :) Ditto with the 600 ohms part. What the product description SHOULD say is that it is an electret mic with its response tailored for communications use and having a very high output. The product comes with a battery adapter and adapter plugs to allow it to work with products that don't provide bias. I suspect that this product is targeted to computer gamers. Be thankful -- we're benefitting from the potentially large quantities that Yamaha expects from the product, hence the low price compared to ham products. For others who asked about where to buy -- the lowest price I've seen on the internet is Sam Ash in NYC. Don't know if they will ship abroad. A member of our club arranged a group purchase, and we paid just under $40. I think we bought about 25 pieces. 73, Jim K9YC ______________________________________________________________ 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
