The ModMic I mentioned above seems to be a popular addition to the Bose noise-cancelling headsets. That adds a boom mic.
wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 21, 2018, at 5:58 AM, Michael Blake <k9...@mac.com> wrote: > > I do own and use Yamaha CM500 headsets on both my KX3 and my K3s. The CM500 > is a wonderful headset! When I don't need a mic I also use Bose QC25 noise > cancelling headsets. > > I am also a hearing aid user and both the Bose and Yamaha headsets are large > enough to include my BTE hearing aids within the earcups. Works well. If > your hearing aids have built in Telecoils (for magnetic pickup) the earphone > drivers in the CM500 are unshielded and provide the necessary magnetic drive > for the hearing aid's Telecoil pickup. In this mode the CM500 is PERFECT! > > Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI > > > On Mar 21, 2018, at 08:49 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> wrote: > > I've not use a CM-500 but I do have and use the SB-40. I have different EQ > values programmed for the SB-40 as compared to the Shure SM-58 which I use. > Both, being dynamic mikes, get great audio reports. > > The issue with the SB-40, being a dynamic mike, if it is too close to the > mouth it sounds a bit bottom heavy. With most dynamic mikes, mike-to-mouth > distance is very important. To close = too much bottom end. With the SB-40 > about 2" from the mouth and about mid lip/chin level I find to be best. > Don't get it up high above the mouth as breathing through the nose will be > noticed. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > > On 3/20/2018 10:54 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: CM500 vs. SB40 > Message-ID: <9A862635E05A4F9FA3EB35C7737539E3@Toshiba> > Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="iso-8859-1"; > reply-type=original > > 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 > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 k9...@mac.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 wun...@wunderwood.org ______________________________________________________________ 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
