As the previous response indicated, there is no fundamental reason why you cannot use this microphone with the K3. However, as also indicated there are some drawbacks. As already mentioned, it appears this particular model does not have directional controls and so it will be bidirectional and sensitive to noise from the rear. And you should be aware that ribbon microphones are very sensitive to shock and vibration and can be easily damaged. They are also very sensitive to wind blasts, which if sufficient, can break the ribbon. And finally, they usually exhibit very strong proximity effects. You should be careful not to work too closely to this microphone or the bass response will be considerably enhanced which is not particularly helpful for SSB communication. I would work no closer than a foot from the microphone to avoid not only accentuating the base but also to prevent plosives or, as sometimes called, "P pops" which result from words having a P at the beginning and sometimes other letters such as B. In other words, a ribbon microphone should sound very nice if appropriate precautions are taken in its use.
Bruce -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ed Stallman Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 12:47 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] RIBBON MICROPHONE Hello , I'm A new K3 user and I would like to be sure this Microphone will work with the K3 before placing my order ... Please have a look here http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/mxl-r144-ribbon-microphone I have friends using this Mic on other radio's without audio gear and they all sound very natural , Also will I be able to use the rear Mic Jack ? I'm hoping I can to help keep clutter from up front . Thanks Ed ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
