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DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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Barry Simpson

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it.

Barry VK2BJ

On 1 November 2012 18:01, Jim and Ann <[hidden email]> wrote:

> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
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Nate Bargmann

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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* On 2012 01 Nov 13:04 -0500, Jim and Ann wrote:
> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?

I get good audio reports using a Yaesu MD100A8x that I kept from when I
had an FT-920 hooked to it. I made up a custom cable between the mic
base and the K3 so the stock Yaesu one is undisturbed.

I'm guessing the venerable Kenwood MC-50/60 would also work very well.

73, de Nate, N0NB >>

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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One minor (or for some, not so minor) detail - an Icom microphone will
not work on the K3 without changing the wiring in the microphone plug.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/1/2012 2:32 PM, Barry Simpson wrote:
> I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it.
>
> Barry VK2BJ
>
> On 1 November 2012 18:01, Jim and Ann <[hidden email]> wrote:
>
>> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
>>
>>

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Joe Subich, W4TV-4

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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> I'm guessing the venerable Kenwood MC-50/60 would also work very well.

Yes, the non-"A" version since the power pin is different. The A
version works but one needs to keep the preamp off or use internal
batteries.

The K3 has such a flexible mic input that almost any quality dynamic
or electret mic will work with the appropriate settings and perhaps
a little EQ.

73,

... Joe, W4TV

On 11/1/2012 2:42 PM, Nate Bargmann wrote:

> * On 2012 01 Nov 13:04 -0500, Jim and Ann wrote:
>> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
>
> I get good audio reports using a Yaesu MD100A8x that I kept from when I
> had an FT-920 hooked to it. I made up a custom cable between the mic
> base and the K3 so the stock Yaesu one is undisturbed.
>
> I'm guessing the venerable Kenwood MC-50/60 would also work very well.
>
> 73, de Nate, N0NB >>
>

rlindzen

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

In reply to this post by Barry Simpson

Go with the Audio Technica ATR-1300. It's only about $25 and it can't be beat.

Dick WO1I

At 07:32 PM 11/1/2012, Barry Simpson wrote:

>I use the Icom SM20 and am very happy with it.
>
>Barry VK2BJ
>
>On 1 November 2012 18:01, Jim and Ann <[hidden email]> wrote:
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> > Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
> >
> >
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Gary Smith-2

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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Interesting the timing of this question, I was about to ask something
quite similar.

I have a Heil desk mic with element HC-4, I've had it since Heil
first
came out with it. It's in a beater HM-5 desk mic frame. I'd like to
get a noise cancelling mic and good fidelity would be nice, I'm not a
SSB contester. I have a couple recording mics but their off axis
response would pick up every vibration from the blower And I'd like
to
cancel that noise. A hand held mics cable would get in the way so a
desktop is better. Something that would fit inside this HM-5 stand
would be ideal.

Gary
KA1J

> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
>
>
> K1GND Jim

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Mel

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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I like the Audio Technica also but the MB-3K model.

Mel, K6KBE

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3
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Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 12:01 PM

Go with the Audio Technica ATR-1300. It's only about $25 and it can't be beat.

Dick WO1I

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Mel

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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Check out my video on UTUBE, California Hammin' The first few minutes shows the MB-3K Audio Tech mike with the boom mount. Very directional and great fidelity, works very well with the K3.
Mel, K6KBE

--- On Thu, 11/1/12, Gary Smith <[hidden email]> wrote:

From: Gary Smith <[hidden email]>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3
To: [hidden email]
Date: Thursday, November 1, 2012, 1:00 PM

Interesting the timing of this question, I was about to ask something
quite similar.

I have a Heil desk mic with element HC-4, I've had it since Heil
first
came out with it. It's in a beater HM-5 desk mic frame. I'd like to
get a noise cancelling mic and good fidelity would be nice, I'm not a
SSB contester. I have a couple recording mics but their off axis
response would pick up every vibration from the blower And I'd like
to
cancel that noise. A hand held mics cable would get in the way so a
desktop is better. Something that would fit inside this HM-5 stand
would be ideal.

Gary
KA1J

> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?
>
>
> K1GND Jim

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Mike Furrey

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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I pull my old Shure 444D off the shelf and with the stock audio settings in
the K3, I get good reports. Color scheme also matches. ;)

73, Mike WA5POK

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Subject: [Elecraft] DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

Dick Dickinson

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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The Yaesu MD100A8x also affords the opportunity of utilizing the Up/Down
frequency feature of the K3 from the microphone base.

73,
Dick - KA5KKT

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* On 2012 01 Nov 13:04 -0500, Jim and Ann wrote:
> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?

I get good audio reports using a Yaesu MD100A8x that I kept from when I had
an FT-920 hooked to it. I made up a custom cable between the mic base and
the K3 so the stock Yaesu one is undisturbed.

I'm guessing the venerable Kenwood MC-50/60 would also work very well.

73, de Nate, N0NB >>

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Phil Kane-2

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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On 11/1/2012 11:01 AM, Jim and Ann wrote:

> Looking for recommendations for a desktop mic for the K3 -- anybody?

Don't have a K3 but I am looking for a desk mic for K2 that would meet
the following:

Mic base has DTMF tone pad - 16 button if possible, 12-button OK

Off-the-shelf switch box and adapter cables for K2 (default Kenwood
round) and !COM 8-pin modular - bad eyesight means that I can't make up
these any more like I used to do.

Presently using an Adonis (import) - high quality mic with box and
cables but no DTMF pad and they don't import it into the US any more.

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Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Nate Bargmann

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

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* On 2012 01 Nov 16:57 -0500, Edward Dickinson III wrote:
> The Yaesu MD100A8x also affords the opportunity of utilizing the Up/Down
> frequency feature of the K3 from the microphone base.

I wondered why mine didn't work until I stumbled upon the config menu
entry to enable that switch. D'oh!

73, de Nate, N0NB >>

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Rick Stealey

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

On a related topic, if you get one of the microphones, such as the Audio Technica
that someone recommended, how do you mount it? Are there generic desk mounts
or retractible boom mounts that don't cost an arm and a leg like most Heil products?
Seems silly to buy a well respected microphone for a reasonable price then spend
a fortune for a boom.

Rick K2XT

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Don Wilhelm-4

Re: DESK TOP MICROPHONE FOR K3

Rick,

For microphone mounts, check the Pro Audio sites, like Sweetwater Sound
or B & H Photo.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/7/2012 10:02 AM, Rick Stealey wrote:

> On a related topic, if you get one of the microphones, such as the Audio Technica
> that someone recommended, how do you mount it? Are there generic desk mounts
> or retractible boom mounts that don't cost an arm and a leg like most Heil products?
> Seems silly to buy a well respected microphone for a reasonable price then spend
> a fortune for a boom.
>
> Rick K2XT
>
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