Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
Wayne, If you are seeking connections for various microphones, I can suggest you consult the extensive list of microphone schematics and pinouts compiled by G4WPW (SK). his information is preserved at https://www.qsl.net/g4wpw/date.html. It does not have any 'mic quality' information, but if you are compiling a list of adapters, it is a great resource. 73, Don W3FPR On 1/28/2022 1:53 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting together a database of these for customer reference. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I have used the Heil Goldline with a GM-4 element for over 12 years and Always get good great audio reports on my K3. Alan…K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I have used a Kenwood MC-60, an old kenwood hand mic (no model #), A Heil BM-10 with HC-4 element, and a Heil Proset with an HC-5 element. They all sounded good to the people I talked to. 73, Chuck N0NC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I have used a Kenwood MC-60, an old kenwood hand mic (no model #), A Heil BM-10 with HC-4 element, and a Heil Proset with an HC-5 element. They all sounded good to the people I talked to. 73, Chuck N0NC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
For DX and net, I use an old D104 Silver Eagle with a W2ENY element and get good audio reports. For rag chewing, I use a Heil PR77D and run ESSB. EQ settings for both mics are set at 0dB. I like the D104 better. Dean KD3ANX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
A mic, what's that? LOL When I have operated phone, I either use my old Shure 444, or, for a headset/boom mic, a Koss SB-45 (comfortable and $50). I receive great audio reports from either of them. Ken WA8JXM On Mon, Jan 31, 2022 at 10:12 PM Wilson Lamb via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > I use a 35 year old mic from my TS-450 Kenwood. > It has a better feel than the Elecraft mic and I think it sounds better. > Wilson > W4BOH > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to wa8...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I use a 35 year old mic from my TS-450 Kenwood. It has a better feel than the Elecraft mic and I think it sounds better. Wilson W4BOH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I have the Zoom Q2n video camera. I use it as a studio quality microphone as well as a web cam and a stand alone video recording device. I have only used a few of its capabilities too. If you need stereo sound capability this tool works well. 73, Kevin. KD5ONS On 1/30/22 18:59, Gwen Patton wrote: I use a Zoom H4n "Handy Recorder" as my primary system mike. It has a built-in USB interface, and is powered by the USB port. I use Voicemeeter to connect it to my KX3. I also use a USB sound dongle to run digital modes, once again directing the correct devices to the correct software. My whole system is designed to let me operate from my powered recliner and look on the screen to control the radio via Win4K3Suite. This is important because due to an injury, I can't turn my neck very much or for very long. The rig is currently off the air until I can replace the rack I'd mounted it to using RAM mounts. I haven't gotten around to it because the darned rack is heavy, and I can't move much weight. Winter is a bad time for me physically, so until I can gain a little energy in warmer weather, it's probably going to be down. But that H4n makes one heck of a dandy mike for use on the air! It has full studio quality, and can also be used by itself to do 4-track recording. When in this mode, it is powered by 2 AA cells, and stores audio on a full-sized SD card. It's an amazing device, one I've had for years, and still haven't used all of its features. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 7:16 PM Ian Kahn wrote: I currently use a Yamaha CM-500 with my K3 (s/n 261). In the past, I used a Heil Proset 5. 73 de, Ian, NV4C On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 1:54 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting together a database of these for customer reference. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to nv4c@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ard...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to kev...@coho.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I use a Zoom H4n "Handy Recorder" as my primary system mike. It has a built-in USB interface, and is powered by the USB port. I use Voicemeeter to connect it to my KX3. I also use a USB sound dongle to run digital modes, once again directing the correct devices to the correct software. My whole system is designed to let me operate from my powered recliner and look on the screen to control the radio via Win4K3Suite. This is important because due to an injury, I can't turn my neck very much or for very long. The rig is currently off the air until I can replace the rack I'd mounted it to using RAM mounts. I haven't gotten around to it because the darned rack is heavy, and I can't move much weight. Winter is a bad time for me physically, so until I can gain a little energy in warmer weather, it's probably going to be down. But that H4n makes one heck of a dandy mike for use on the air! It has full studio quality, and can also be used by itself to do 4-track recording. When in this mode, it is powered by 2 AA cells, and stores audio on a full-sized SD card. It's an amazing device, one I've had for years, and still haven't used all of its features. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Sun, Jan 30, 2022 at 7:16 PM Ian Kahn wrote: > I currently use a Yamaha CM-500 with my K3 (s/n 261). In the past, I used a > Heil Proset 5. > > 73 de, > > Ian, NV4C > > On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 1:54 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, > > KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model > > number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're > > putting together a database of these for customer reference. > > > > Thanks! > > > > Wayne > > N6KR > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to nv4c@gmail.com > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to ard...@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I currently use a Yamaha CM-500 with my K3 (s/n 261). In the past, I used a Heil Proset 5. 73 de, Ian, NV4C On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, 1:54 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, > KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model > number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're > putting together a database of these for customer reference. > > Thanks! > > Wayne > N6KR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to nv4c@gmail.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
OK I give up , since MOST of know that ANYTHING that is called a microphone , ( maybe with the exception of a carbon mic ), can be hooked up to an elecraft prompts the question " what is Wayne looking for ??? I have hooked up the military H250 dynamic handset , bunches of Shure handhelds..and MFJ micromics like the 295. With the required 3 conductor cable & TRS plug EVERYTHING works. Some better some not so hot...but with EQ most sound great. An electret condenser is WAY beyond requirements of comm audio. If you want a fancy 'studio style' check out the amazon 28$ BM-800 series as it even come with a boom assembly & windscreen for the ultra cool. Since any electret you can find will work. The BM800 electret plugs into the back jack on a K3/k4. I just bought an electret boom headset at HomeDepot for $9.99 with 3.5mm plugs, great for KX2 trips to the beach. Maybe there is a small container on the seas full of several micro, mini and 'studio' mics from Elecraft. SInce electret mics cost a few dollars , probably makes NO business sense. All MFJ needs to do is put a proper TRS plug on their minis which are perfect for the Kx2/3. Sounds like way too much effort to maintain a hookup sheet for the variables. * * *There are 3 wires which most hams can swap till they get it right.** * end of rant. On 1/28/2022 1:53 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting together a database of these for customer reference. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
Heil HC-4 headset (the mic has a rising characteristic at 2500 Hz) on a K3s. Using the Heil Kenwood adapter on the front Mic jack, with a Heil footswitch plugged into the inline 1/4" jack. The headset audio has a 1/8" stereo plug, so it plugs into the rear headphone jack. Mic settings MIC SEL FP.H TX EQ 0.05 -16 dB 0.10 -14 dB 0.20 -4 dB 0.40 +0 dB 0.80 +2 dB 1.60 +4 dB 2.40 +8 dB 3.20 +12 dB MIC LEV 10 MIC CMP 20 I get many unsolicited on-air reports of "excellent audio". 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Quoting Wayne Burdick : If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting together a database of these for customer reference. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n8...@arrl.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
I can recommend the HYPERX CloudX and the NUBWO N7 www.nubwo.com with 3,5mm plugs for the connectors at the rear of K3 / K3S 73 de Chris -DL2MDU- Am 28.01.2022 um 19:53 schrieb Wayne Burdick: If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting together a database of these for customer reference. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to dl2...@darc.de __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
* On 2022 28 Jan 12:54 -0600, Wayne Burdick wrote: > If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, > KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, > model number, and a note about whether any modifications were > required. We're putting together a database of these for customer > reference. K3 front panel: Kenwood MC-50 with a 4 pin to 8 pin adapter, set for high impedance and the K3 set for high impedance. It seemed to drive better with high impedance than low impedance. K3 rear panel: Yamaha CM-500, Bias turned on and set for low impedance. I have macros in the K3 utility to set the compression and mic gain levels for each mic. I do not change the TX equalization when I change mics. The MC-50 has been rock solid. The MC-60A I had tried before, not so much. 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: https://www.n0nb.us Projects: https://github.com/N0NB GPG fingerprint: 82D6 4F6B 0E67 CD41 F689 BBA6 FB2C 5130 D55A 8819 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
HyperX - Cloud Alpha Pro Wired Stereo Gaming Headset comes with cable to plug into rear mike and headphones jacks, bias on, works perfectly On Fri, Jan 28, 2022, at 11:06 AM, Bill Weaver wrote: > Wayne, > > I’ve used both on the K3S > Kenwood MC-60 w/std. Kenwood 8 pin connector > Heil HM-10 w/Kenwood 8 pin connector > > I don’t recall that there were any problems with the up/down switches > or push-to-talk switch on the MC-60. I rarely operate phone! > > 73, > Bill WE5P > Comfortably Numb > >> On Jan 28, 2022, at 13:54, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >> If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, >> KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, >> and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting >> together a database of these for customer reference. >> >> Thanks! >> >> Wayne >> N6KR >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to al...@mooseaviation.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
Wayne, I’ve used both on the K3S Kenwood MC-60 w/std. Kenwood 8 pin connector Heil HM-10 w/Kenwood 8 pin connector I don’t recall that there were any problems with the up/down switches or push-to-talk switch on the MC-60. I rarely operate phone! 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Jan 28, 2022, at 13:54, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, > KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, > and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting > together a database of these for customer reference. > > Thanks! > > Wayne > N6KR > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to weave...@usermail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers
If you're using a non-Elecraft mic with any of our radios (K2, K3, K4, KX2, KX3), please send me a very brief reply with the manufacturer, model number, and a note about whether any modifications were required. We're putting together a database of these for customer reference. Thanks! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
