Yes, the CM500 works just fine on the KX3. I recommend getting an off the shelf stereo splitter cable to get cleaner mic bias and to split out PTT. Details here.
https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 2, 2022, at 9:50 AM, Ian Maude via Elecraft <[email protected]> > wrote: > > > >> On 2 Nov 2022, at 16:19, Ian Maude <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> Out of interest, can the CM-500 be used on the KX3? >> >> 73 Ian >> >>> On 2 Nov 2022, at 16:15, Bob McGraw <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Likewise, I'm a retired pro audio engineer, studio and live music. The >>> CM500 is a very good headset and plugs directly into the rear of the K3S. >>> Turn on the bias. They are available from Sweetwater Sound (no connection >>> to me) for about $60. I also use the Koss SB40 ($29 on Amazon) which has a >>> dynamic mike. One has to be careful with the mike-to-mouth placement as it >>> is a dynamic mike (no bias required) and thus is prone to proximity effects >>> or boosted low end. Taking a different approach I use a Shure SM-58 ($100) >>> on a boom. I did make my own XLR-3 to Foster 8 pin cable. Very easy to do >>> and connects to the front panel MIC connector. No bias required. I also >>> have used a Behringer XM8500 ($29) with very similar results as the SM-58. >>> The SM-58, or its like in wireless form, is a very popular stage vocal >>> mike. >>> >>> One factor I've observed and stressed is "proper microphone technique". >>> That is proper placement of the microphone with regard to the mouth. I >>> find many hams have been taught incorrectly in this regard or perhaps do >>> not understand the relationship that exists. One needs to experiment with >>> a specific mike and their voice in order to attain desired results. Many >>> dynamic microphones will have proximity effect which will make them bottom >>> heavy or bassy. Simply back the mike away from the mouth to correct the >>> concern. Many microphones have extended high end response. This produces >>> lots of lip and mouth and breath/nasal sounds. Again, correct placement >>> above the mouth, or to the side or below the mouth usually corrects the >>> concern. And of course, proper adjustment of microphone gain and any >>> compression is mandatory with each mike. >>> >>> Jim, K9YC recommendations for TX EQ is an excellent starting point. In my >>> case, I've tweaked the numbers a wee bit to suit my voice and my microphone >>> choice. >>> >>> Listen to your signal by recording it and then playing it back from the >>> various SDR remote receivers around the country. That way you know how >>> your station sounds. >>> >>> 73 >>> >>> Bob, K4TAX >>> >>> >>> On 11/2/2022 9:44 AM, [email protected] wrote: >>>> Message: 18 >>>> Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 17:48:31 -0700 >>>> From: Jim Brown<[email protected]> >>>> To:[email protected] >>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? >>>> Message-ID: >>>> <[email protected]> >>>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed >>>> >>>> I strongly agree with Rick's advice. I'm retired from pro audio, did >>>> lots of live recording, still have some great pro mics, but I've been >>>> using the CM500 since around 2009. I can't think of a better choice. I >>>> find the headphones comfy enough for a long weekend contest, and they >>>> sound great! >>>> >>>> 73, Jim 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 >>> Message delivered to [email protected] >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Message delivered to [email protected] ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to [email protected]
