I tried to put a poll out there on this, but using a phone, it won't let me do it. I think it would be interesting to get everyone's opinions on mobile mics. Astatic d104m6, road devil, RF limited ceramic 577 or telex 56?
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Mobile Microphones
- Thread starter Nick23
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I'm sure this has been discussed before. I've seen a lot of new members getting started and I'm sure a lot of guests visiting the forum would find a more recent discussion on the subject very helpful.
1) RoadKing RK-56
2) SkyThumper N/C
3) RF Limited CR-577
3) Astatic D-104/M6 with the 270k resistor clipped.
2) SkyThumper N/C
3) RF Limited CR-577
3) Astatic D-104/M6 with the 270k resistor clipped.
The RD is a noise canceling mic which helps with road noise. I would still take a 575 over the RD but you do need to watch the background noise with it.
astatic 636 is my main mobile mic.
always been happy with it.
older RK56's are good to, but the switches seems to go bad. (just my experience here)
D104M6B is a good mic, better when modded for a tone control, but not really needed these days.
IMO no one needs a power mic unless their radio is undermodulated or an old junker, or completely stock, and then only sometimes.
most times they just overload the first mic amp in the radio causing you to have to turn the gain down to compensate.
LC
always been happy with it.
older RK56's are good to, but the switches seems to go bad. (just my experience here)
D104M6B is a good mic, better when modded for a tone control, but not really needed these days.
IMO no one needs a power mic unless their radio is undermodulated or an old junker, or completely stock, and then only sometimes.
most times they just overload the first mic amp in the radio causing you to have to turn the gain down to compensate.
LC
I have also been running 636s for years. Like the performance and the fit in my hand. You can also run down the road at low speeds and the wind won't cover you up.
I also like the Astatic 636 in the mobile.
If they still made them the Turner Expander 400nc was a great Mic, but you can not find them anymore.
If they still made them the Turner Expander 400nc was a great Mic, but you can not find them anymore.
I disagree with this only to the point that most stock mics are not the best in frequency response. A good quality mic will improve the audio response when used properly. Herein lies the problem that most don't set the radio/mic combo properly and over drive the rig. With the limiter clipping that is done it gives power mics a bad rap.
I like the Road king and use it in the shack keeps the back round noise down.if you have talk back on your radio you will be able to test this style mic out better.you have to talk into the mic and have your lip on the guard or your audio will drop off. D104M6B is also nice.you can also talk from a foot away. If you set it up loud you will pick up background noise.keep your windows up and fan on low.
