Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

My Yamaha CM500 fell off the desk & broke. I just purchased a pair of Logitech G335 headphones/mic ($40) to replace the Yamahas. The Logitech plugged right in to the K3s & seems to be working fine. I have done one over the air test with a friend & he thought I sounded good. I plan on using

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I also bought the Antlion Modmic. Previously, tried the CM500 and they caused my hearing aids to "howl" in feedback (not even connected to a radio). The Modmic uses a tiny earth magnet that attaches to my revered old Sony stereo headset. The mic boom clicks to the magnet securely. I

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/LC2CM500--yamaha-cm500-closed-back-broadcast-headset-with-boom-mic In stock. Can’t explain your link. 73 Josh W6XU Sent from my iPad > On Nov 2, 2022, at 2:27 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Maybe it's just a supply issue that I was seeing. CM500 is a

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t; > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On > > Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com > > Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:57 PM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? >

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On Wed, Nov 02, 2022 at 05:34:12PM -0400, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > I really like the Sony MDR 7506 for <$100 that I believe you use for music > listening but it also has no mic. ModMic. Then you can have a mic on any headphones you like. -- George Fremin III - K5TR geo...@kkn.net

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I really like the Sony MDR 7506 for <$100 that I believe you use for music listening but it also has no mic. John KK9A Jim Brown K9YC wrote: > I'm always surprised at all the ham-specific headsets when there are actual professional broadcast headsets from Audio-Technica and Sennheiser with

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available from amazon, > sweetwater, etc. > Hank / KR7X > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On > Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com > Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:57 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] R

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On 11/2/2022 2:09 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: I’m always surprised at all the ham-specific headsets when there are actual professional broadcast headsets from Audio-Technica and Sennheiser with real vocal mics. Yes, but -- they are overkill for use in a ham station, mics are likely to be

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I would never recommend the CM500 for music. I tried that after my Grado headphones died and quickly switched to Apple earbuds. Then I ordered new, upgraded Grado headphones. I’m always surprised at all the ham-specific headsets when there are actual professional broadcast headsets from

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I guess it is personal..I purchased a pair of the Arlan phones earlier this year and I would never use anything else. They were a total game changer for me in terms of comfort and clarity.I am almost exclusively a CW guy. This was the first field day in years I didn’t end up throwing a headset

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@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? I got a few direct emails saying the same thing. I know that you can still purchase the CM500, it just seems to be a lot rarer than it once was. A lot of places like B show the Yamaha CM500 out of stock or no longer

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Don't forget the $100+ cable and $26 shipping. Wes  N7WS On 11/2/2022 11:26 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On 2022-11-02 12:34 PM, Lou Laderman via Elecraft wrote: > Nobody has yet suggested RadioSport boomsets (Arlan Communications, At $299 each (on sale) they are like the Heil headsets,

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

On 2022-11-02 12:34 PM, Lou Laderman via Elecraft wrote: > Nobody has yet suggested RadioSport boomsets (Arlan Communications, At $299 each (on sale) they are like the Heil headsets, grossly over priced for what you get - 5 X the price for the CM500 or SB45. The RadioSport sets are much

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

A well-meaning member of our contest club arranged for the salesman for Radiosport to speak to a meeting. I tried on a set, and found it to be an instrument of torture. Several years later, after seeing guys raving about its comfort and figuring they must have changed something, I again tried

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I would recommend this, headset wise. http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d9181.html Much better construction than the CM-500 and the Heil Pro Set in my opinion. It does not clamp your head like a RadioSport. I've tried them all and the W1 is my recommendation. Rich - N5ZC On

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datory 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 y

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Practically any electret mic element today is going to be good or even great.  Having come from the era of "cans", with the wire headband, cloth covered cord, and thin metal diaphram, that you wore forward of your ears to prevent hearing damage, I've come to the conclusion that the only

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

able from amazon, > sweetwater, etc. > Hank / KR7X > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On > Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com > Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:57 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] R

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My birthday was last week and my lady asked me whether there was any ham gear I would like.  Since it would be a little pain using the new CM500 I bought earlier, with my Kenwood radios, I looked at the RadioSport. I'm afraid they are simply too expensive, even if someone else is paying.  Over

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

That is odd, because the Koss SB40 appears to be a Yamaha CM500 with a dynamic mic. My first CM500 even said “KOSS” on the microphone connector. They should fit exactly the same. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 2, 2022, at 10:09 AM, Wes

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

On 11/2/2022 8:53 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: I tried the Koss SB45 and hated it. It sat on top of my ears instead of around them, unlike the CM500. Very uncomfortable. I returned them and got a new CM500 headset. I said the same about the SB40.

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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, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: >

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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, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: >>> Message: 1

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I’ve read a lot of comments about Heil and the Yamaha boomset. Nobody has yet suggested RadioSport boomsets (Arlan Communications, http://www.arlancommunications.com/products/amateurradio/radiosport/rs60cf.asp). I have several pairs. Although definitely on the high end of the market, they are

[Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

craft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 18 Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2022 17:48:31 -0700 From: Jim Brown To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed I strongly agree with Rick's advice. I

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net>> On >> Behalf ofj...@kk9a.com <mailto:ofj...@kk9a.com> >> Sent: Tuesday, November 1, 2022 9:57 PM >> To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? >> >> Is the Yamaha CM

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...@kk9a.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? Not sure about the manufacturing aspect but still available from amazon, sweetwater, etc. Hank / KR7X -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent

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On Wed, Nov 02, 2022 at 09:35:05AM -0600, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: > I appreciate all of the recommendations.  One of the reasons why I > was considering the Heil mikes is that I already have a pair of nice > headphones on the K3s that are comfortable to wear for hours, though > they don't have a

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Dear Folks: I appreciate all of the recommendations.  One of the reasons why I was considering the Heil mikes is that I already have a pair of nice headphones on the K3s that are comfortable to wear for hours, though they don't have a boom mike.  I've got a Heil boom mike (Pro-7) set for my

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.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? John KK9A Rick NK7I wrote: They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S. I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plu

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s? Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? John KK9A Rick NK7I wrote: They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S. I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias

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Yes. $60 Yamaha CM500 Closed-back Broadcast Headset with Boom Mic https://a.co/d/7c5F962 73, Rick NK7I > On Nov 1, 2022, at 9:56 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? > > John KK9A __ Elecraft

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Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? John KK9A Rick NK7I wrote: They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S. I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias) and the headphones are comfy

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There is nothing wrong with Heil micophones. I used them for many years. What I did not like were the headphones so I would mount the HC-4 and HC-5 booms off of the broken headphones onto headphones that I liked to wear and listen to. Over the years I tried many different ones. AKG-K240,

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I've never understood the appeal of the Heil microphones.  I've seen lots of reports that they can be mechanical fragile, and literally ANY electret microphone can be set up to work very well with a K3 or K3s.  I used cheap computer headsets for years and always got great audio reports, and

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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!

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Be aware, however, that ... "In November 2020 the owners announced their retirement and the company will wind-down sometime in 2023." 73, Kent K9ZTV > > Take a look at Universal Radio for decent prices. > > __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Almost any quality microphone will work with the K3s ... For a basic dynamic mic take a look at: For an electret, even an inexpensive "computer mic" like this will do a credible job:

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I have a Heil PR40 which has always received great reports with my K3S. To the extent that I am not hankering for CESSB on the K4. John WA1EAZ > On Nov 1, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > Like you I’m 99% CW OP but for years I’ve used inexpensive (~$20) computer > headsets with my

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Hi Folks, As a CW op I would not care about a microphone or a headset. But as a lucky OM with an active YL I use an inexpensive gaming headset The N7 from NUBWO. It is connected to the rear of my K3S and the comments about the modulation quality of the YL as well as of the OM is good, perfect

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Like you I’m 99% CW OP but for years I’ve used inexpensive (~$20) computer headsets with my K3. Light weight and don’t clamp your head. Comfortable to wear for hours. They’re a bit hard to find these days because most are Bluetooth. The K3 TXEQ can make it sound good. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

On 11/1/2022 5:12 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: I'm thinking about one of the Heil microphones (either the Heil Gold or the Heil HM-10XD) but am willing to look at anything else someone may recommend. My Heil GM5 worked FB on my K3s and also on my new K4D. I also have a Yamaha CM500 headset

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Bernie, I think Heil microphones are overpriced, but if you like the looks of them, the perhaps that is an over-riding factor. You can plug any mic with a Kenwood 8 pin connector into the front mic jack.  There are many Kenwood compatible mics on the market - but stay away from the

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Heil are overpriced and the headsets, give headaches too (too tight).  They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S.  I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias) and the headphones are comfy for

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Hi, Bernie. Like you, I am a CW op that dabbles in FT8. About a year ago I decided to dabble in SSB just to hear an operator's voice in QSO parties and the like. For my K3, I use the Heil ProSET K2 sold by Elecraft and am very pleased with it. I chose a headset/mic only because I don't have the

[Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Dear Folks: Although I'm primarily a CW op, and dabble in FT8 (sadly, sometimes there's no one on anywhere else except for FT8), I'm thinking about expanding my SSB presence on the bands.  I have a K3s and would be interested if anyone has a specific recommendation for a good microphone?