Hi Dave, Tnx for the input. The SB-40 looks and feels like the CM-500 but it doesn't play like it. The CM-500 sounds better in the monitor and gives better (more piercing ) audio reports. Going to get the SB-45 to try. 73, N2TK, Tony
-----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Hachadorian Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 7:31 PM To: Reflector Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40 The SB-40, with its dynamic mic element, has a lot of bad reviews on Amazon regarding mic audio quality, so I never have tried it. The Koss SB-45 on the other hand, with its electret element, sounds great, and is very comfortable and affordable. I prefer it over my Yamaha CM500 because it has a nice padded headband that doesn't abrade my bald head like the rough webbing on the CM500. So how is the SB-40 working for you? Are you happy with the sound in the monitor, and with on the air reports? Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -----Original Message----- From: N2TK, Tony Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 4:18 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40 I have been using a Yamaha CM500 for a few years and have been very happy with it. I just bought a Koss SB40 as a backup. The Koss looks like the Yamaha except the Koss doesn't use a biased mike element. With the Koss I had to go to FP.H. Also my breath trips the Vox but I have to have the mike gain and Vox gain quite a bit higher than the Yamaha to get similar output for both mikes. I do have a somewhat bassier voice. My transmit equalizer is -16 -16 -7 0 0 +4 +10 0 Any thoughts or comments? Thanks N2TK, Tony ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to k6ll.d...@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to tony....@verizon.net ______________________________________________________________ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
