Hi Mark, Hi all
Good morning from Australia, re the request
for recommendations for microphone / headset combo's. Like you I had
been using a Kenwood MC60 microphone .
I purchased a Koss SB40 headset with dynamic microphone; the mic was
very sensitive to position,
(seemed very directional and had objectional bass from proximity when
correctly positioned), eventually the R/hand driver unit went O/C with a
lead fault.
I bit the bullet & bought a Yamaha CM500, which, as standard has an
electret microphone and external battery bias box for gear not electret
compatible.
Since receiving the CM500 and using it with the K3 (S/No:4520), I am
completely satisfied with the CM500 Mic headset combination; after
setting the Mic Gain range to low & transmit equalisation with plenty of
bass cut up to 200Hz and a little treble lift above 2Khz I have been
receiving unsolicited reports of "superb audio" from the K3 with the
CM500 headset.
I have had the headset for about 2 months & so far, it has definitely
exceeded all my expectations: sturdy construction, not heavy, good ear
pads (cover the ears well & as I wear glasses & have hearing aids) the
headset sits well over both and is OK for hours of use with no
discomfort. By the way I do not use the hearing aids in combination
with the headset, but, at times, I have slipped the headset on to get in
to call a DX station before being swamped by other callers -or- qsy etc,
I have been suprised how comfortable the CM500 has been over both the
glasses & hearing aids.
The added bonus is that the CM500 is about 1/4 of the Heil haedset and
much better built (I have both) and the CM500 is way in front on both
counts (Price & construction).
My 2 Cents Worth.
73 from Eric VK3AX.
On 3/14/2013 11:28 AM, [email protected] wrote:
Good evening. I have a K3 and really love it. I am looking at purchasing a
new microphone pretty soon. I am currently using a Kenwood MC-60 and I get
excellent reports on my modulation. But I have been reading alot about the Heil
microphones and was wondering what Heil microphone would work good with my
system. I basically like to operate for DX though I do chat from time to time
on some nets. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
Mark KB3Z
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