OT? Heil Headset

[Craig WØLV]

I have an older proset with an HC-4 element.  What is the difference between the one that Elecraft offers and what I have?  

If there is a lot of difference, can I change the wetup in the Rig to match the element?

Craig
WØLV

[Don Wilhelm-4]

Craig,

The Proset-K2 uses an electret element (like the MH2 and MD2), thus has
a high output level and needs bias.  The Heil HC-4 element is a dynamic
type and does not need bias.  The Heil HC-4 and HC-5 elements typically
have lower output levels than the typical dynamic microphones.  The HC-4
has a more restricted bandpass - reportedly optimized for DX (see the
Heilsound website).

You can make up your mind about which is better.  Both can work well
with the K3.

73,
Don W3FPR

Craig WØLV wrote:

> I have an older proset with an HC-4 element.  What is the difference between
> the one that Elecraft offers and what I have?  
>
> If there is a lot of difference, can I change the wetup in the Rig to match
> the element?
>
> Craig
> WØLV
>  
>  

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[k6dgw]

Don Wilhelm wrote:
> Craig,
>
> The Proset-K2 uses an electret element (like the MH2 and MD2), thus has
> a high output level and needs bias.  The Heil HC-4 element is a dynamic
> type and does not need bias.  The Heil HC-4 and HC-5 elements typically
> have lower output levels than the typical dynamic microphones.  The HC-4
> has a more restricted bandpass - reportedly optimized for DX (see the
> Heilsound website).

I use the stock Heil headset/mic I got from Elecraft.  I get rave
reviews on my audio quality.  My wife has listened to my K3DVR
recordings and said it sounded just like me.  I'm somewhat hearing
impaired, I have to trust others' judgement.

FWIW, Fred K6DGW
______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Joe Subich, W4TV-4]

> If there is a lot of difference, can I change the wetup in
> the Rig to match the element?

The HC-4 has less low end and a more peaked response.  In general,
setting the K3 for rP.H or fP.H (high gain) and turning off the bias
should be all you need to do for the HC-4.  If the HC-4 is lacking
in low end for your taste, you can use the TX EQ to bring up the
200 Hz setting by 6 dB (band 3 = +6dB).  You should not need any other
changes (leave band 1 and band 2 turned down as the 50 Hz and 100 Hz
spectrum adds nothing to SSB communication).

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: [hidden email]
> [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Craig WØLV
> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2010 9:18 PM
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: [Elecraft] OT? Heil Headset
>
>
>
> I have an older proset with an HC-4 element.  What is the
> difference between the one that Elecraft offers and what I have?  
>
> If there is a lot of difference, can I change the wetup in
> the Rig to match the element?
>
> Craig
> WØLV
> --

______________________________________________________________
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:[hidden email]

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html

[Craig WØLV]

Thanks for all of your comments... A great help

Craig