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What desk mic to use?
- Thread starter ShadowDelaware
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That's a niche that hasn't quite been fulfilled in the cb world since the infamous Astatic d-104 variants. I myself have tried many but haven't found one I loved yet. I think the president is in similar shoes as the anytone bunch, not much else can do what the stock electret can do. Those are my findings so far.
Some here do like the Delta desk mics or the zetagi, Ive owned and sold the zetagi but I can't speak on the delta.
Some here do like the Delta desk mics or the zetagi, Ive owned and sold the zetagi but I can't speak on the delta.
It would be nice if they designed a nice desk mic that was basically the same as their stock mic but just as a desk mic. This is something that should be approached with a 3d printer.
Those Chinese President radios use electret mics so what ever mic you use, be sure NOT to wire up pin 6 which carries 5v current.
Ham radio electret mics I know of require 8v so those may not work too good on President radio's.
You could use some ingenuity and power an electret Icom SM-30 to a 9v battery which 1 volt over shouldn't hurt anything.
Ham radio electret mics I know of require 8v so those may not work too good on President radio's.
You could use some ingenuity and power an electret Icom SM-30 to a 9v battery which 1 volt over shouldn't hurt anything.
AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
M2 Delta desktop Mic is the one that I use,love it and have gotten great reports from other operators!!
A local guy runs this mic with his Lincoln II and it sounds great. I have one on an Icom 718 and really like it as well. They come in gold, black, and chrome.
(lol just saw the post above as well)
6 PIN PRESIDENT LINCOLN GOLD DELTA M2 AMPLIFIED POWER BASE MICROPHONE CB MIC | eBay
High quality amplified Die Cast Mic. 9 volt battery not included. The ON/OFF switch on the neck of the mic is also perfect for quick STANDBY MODE. Now you can plug right into the wall or use 9VDC battery, option is yours!
www.ebay.com
My brother just started running that Mic on his quad six, I have to say I am impressed with the sound.A local guy runs this mic with his Lincoln II and it sounds great. I have one on an Icom 718 and really like it as well. They come in gold, black, and chrome.
(lol just saw the post above as well)
6 PIN PRESIDENT LINCOLN GOLD DELTA M2 AMPLIFIED POWER BASE MICROPHONE CB MIC | eBay
High quality amplified Die Cast Mic. 9 volt battery not included. The ON/OFF switch on the neck of the mic is also perfect for quick STANDBY MODE. Now you can plug right into the wall or use 9VDC battery, option is yours!www.ebay.com
Every other Mic he has tried fell short but this one is good so far.
73
Jeff
Shadetree Mechanic
Delaware Base Station 808
I have been looking at the M2 myself, and with the good recommendations here, I will be getting one soon.
That mic has runs off an external 9v battery. The Lincoln supplies 5v on pin 6.A local guy runs this mic with his Lincoln II and it sounds great. I have one on an Icom 718 and really like it as well. They come in gold, black, and chrome.
(lol just saw the post above as well)
6 PIN PRESIDENT LINCOLN GOLD DELTA M2 AMPLIFIED POWER BASE MICROPHONE CB MIC | eBay
High quality amplified Die Cast Mic. 9 volt battery not included. The ON/OFF switch on the neck of the mic is also perfect for quick STANDBY MODE. Now you can plug right into the wall or use 9VDC battery, option is yours!www.ebay.com
That wire on pin 6 needs to be disconnected. Then it should be ok.
I had the low side turned down for a 2watt dk. It seems when the radio is turned down the modulation goes up. Local shop told me I need to have some mod done to the radio in order to run a decent amplified desk mic. Did you require any work to your radio in order to sound good. I have been reading about the M2 and another guy in my UDX group uses one on his quad 6 and the mic sounds great.
AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
No, however I turned down my Mic gain to 6 on the Radio and keep the Mic set at 8!!
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Ok, I was not thrilled about having mods done to the radio If it's not broke why fix it. Thank you
AmericanEagle575
Supporting Sr. Member WDX-1863
I have one of the Delta mics and have used it on several different radios. I get great audio reports and is a good looking mic as well.
