Re: [Elecraft] XLR on K2

2022-03-09 Thread Jim Brown
On 3/9/2022 2:31 PM, g...@gmx.net wrote: However, it would be good to know if your mic needs extra supply voltage ("phantom") or not. If your mic is a cheap one, than it is probably no condenser mic and doesn't need it. Note the K2 can supply +5V on the MIC connector, while the phantom voltage

Re: [Elecraft] XLR on K2

2022-03-09 Thread gt-i
If you look for a "no solder" solution, you might find XLR-to-kenwood cables. They seem to be expensive, like https://www.ebay.com/itm/111802127327 However, it would be good to know if your mic needs extra supply voltage ("phantom") or not. If your mic is a cheap one, than it is probably no

[Elecraft] XLR on K2

2022-03-09 Thread Aaron K5ATG
I have a K2 that is set up to use the Kenwood MC-43S Microphone. Since this rig is now my base station I would like to change the microphone setup. I would like to have a mic on a boom with a foot pedal PTT switch. I'm a complete noob when it comes to microphones and their different types. I have