I hesitate to refer to the common electret microphones as "condenser" mics.
While many refer to the electret element microphones as "condenser" microphones, be aware that in the pro-audio world, "condenser" microphones are different - they usually require 48 volt Phantom Voltage. They may be similar in the basic element, but the implementation is different. An Electret mic element requires only a bias through a 5K to 10k resistor to the AF line.
If you invest in a pro-audio "condenser" microphone, it will not work on the bias voltage designed for electret elements.
Ham microphones are the Electret type, pro-audio Condenser microphones are different.
73, Don W3FPR On 12/4/2016 11:20 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote:
*Piggybacking on Ron, since I couldn't find the original email. I use a Heil Goldline with H4 and H5 elements, and I have an MH3. I've used both and no one can tell the difference because of the TX EQ. I suspect Don's earlier reply is spot-on as well. You can tailor any modern mass-produced mic to your wishes with the EQ, and it should work quite well. This includes inexpensive condenser(electret) mics.
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