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> On 2 Nov 2022, at 17:03, Walter Underwood <[email protected]> wrote: > > 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] ______________________________________________________________ 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]
