Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

Dale and all, You will find that all computer microphones will behave the same way with the KX3. That is because those microphones connect the tip and ring together. The K3 does not connect anything to the ring connection in the rear jack, so it is not noticed. Use the instructions provided

[Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

I'm connecting a Yamaha CM500 headset to the KX3, and find that the microphone works properly regardless of the MIC BIAS setting (MIC BTN is set to OFF). As I recall, the few times I used the CM500 w/ the K3, the MIC BIAS had to be ON or the microphone produced no output. Any idea why the MIC

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

On Sat, Apr 19, 2014 at 9:27 AM, d...@lightstream.net d...@lightstream.net wrote: I'm connecting a Yamaha CM500 headset to the KX3, and find that the microphone works properly regardless of the MIC BIAS setting (MIC BTN is set to OFF). As I recall, the few times I used the CM500 w/ the K3,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

I saved this detailed note that was posted on this list a couple of years ago. Maybe Elecraft needs a KX3 FAQ with this info. Re: KX3 - Buzzing in headphones varies with MON level Posted By: kk7p Date: Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:49 pm I dragged out my CM-500 to test this. The CM-500

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] MIC Bias has no effect

Thanks to all for the responses. It makes sense, and yes, I do find that the mic is 'hotter' w/ the Mic Bias turned off. I had already been using the noise gate so that's probably why I didn't notice the little bit of extra noise. All sounds good. 73, Dale WA8SRA I saved this detailed note