On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality mic > that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners?
One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3 input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and your voice. For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics, including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass, and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf on my website for wiring instructions (simple). http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a PTT switch. If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner. 73, Jim Brown K9YC ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
