K2 mic suggestions

[k6sdw]

Hello again, I've been using the Heil mic on my K2 that Elecraft sold and I've never been satisfied with the results.


Has anyone tried other mics, such as from Kenwood for better performance........mainly more output and less bass?


Tnx and 73


ed
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Search eBay for a NOS Turner JM+2/U hand mic. Do not adjust it to obnoxious
levels and it will sound absolutely wonderful. If the possibility of an old
curmudgeon or two taunting you over using a "CB" mic is of concern, tell
them you're using an Icom HM-36 and have a private laugh at their expense
when they give you glowing audio reports. Hope that helps. As always, take
care es...

Vy 73 de Bert
WA2SI

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Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 18:49
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Subject: [Elecraft] K2 mic suggestions

Hello again, I've been using the Heil mic on my K2 that Elecraft sold and
I've never been satisfied with the results.


Has anyone tried other mics, such as from Kenwood for better
performance........mainly more output and less bass?


Tnx and 73


ed
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[Don Wilhelm]

Ed,

Instead of trying different microphones, I suggest you modify the KSB2
option board to reduce the bass response.

Change C34 to a 0.47uF electrolytic capacitor and C32 to something in
the range of .0043uF to .0056uF and you will reduce the bass response
significantly.  Those are values recommended by Jim Brown K9YC (an audio
professional).  I have tried them and they work well.

With those changes, most any microphone including the Elecraft MH2 will
sound better.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 9/6/2016 6:49 PM, Eddy Avila wrote:
> Hello again, I've been using the Heil mic on my K2 that Elecraft sold and I've never been satisfied with the results.
>
>
> Has anyone tried other mics, such as from Kenwood for better performance........mainly more output and less bass?
>

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