On Mon, Nov 23, 2009 at 12:43 PM, Phil Hystad <[email protected]> wrote:
> In preparation for getting my K3 I think I might have to buy a new mic. I
> have the Icom desk mic for my Pro III and I also have the Heil Pro-Set Quiet
> Phone/Mic headset with the adapter for the Pro III.
>
> So, do I need to buy a new mic or can I use these if I fashion together some
> kind of adapter so that the 8-pin plug connectors match up. If the Pro-set
> works with just a different adapter from Heil maybe I can go that route. If
> I were to purchase a new mic I presume that a Heil would be the way to go but
> any suggestions would be appreciated.
>
> Thus, three questions:
>
> 1. Is my Icom SM-20 desk mic usable albeit with a different Kenwood style
> adapter plug.
>
> 2. Is my Heil Pro-set usable with a Kenwood style adapter.
Yes, the Kenwood adapter works. Alternatively, you can just plug
directly into the 1/8" jacks on the back of the K3, although
admittedly the cord on the PSQP is a bit short for that.
It wouldn't take a whole lot of effort to modify the Icom adapter -
just have to rearrange the wiring inside the 8-pin plug a bit.
> 3. What is the best recommended mic for the K3.
That's "somewhat subjective" :)
~Iain / N6ML
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