Best budget microphone ever?

Pat Eastman

Thoughts?

James Skala

Samson meteor mic USB. Tailoring the audio using voicemeeter banana. Have my microphone set the PC within smartsdr.

KC2QMA_John

Well for under $100 the Shure SM-58 is hard to beat. A Quality mic Made In USA and will last forever. 

Just get the XLR to 1/8"TRS cable, plug in to the radio and have fun.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aoTtEbLwK8

KF3F

Beringer XM8500 at $19.99

W8QB

My principal mic is a 781, but I discovered a couple of other good values along the way.

Axis CM-3 has been available for quite a while on Ebay...pre-wired connectors are available for multiple brands of radios, about $57.  Highly responsive seller. See the reviews at Eham.
 
An Ebay keyword search for " BM800 " brings up multiple listings selling under $20 (can also be had on Amazon).  For an informative review see http://www.k0pir.us/icom-7300-microphone-christmas-savings-plan/
See also the Eham reviews.

K5ROX

I make my living as a sound engineer.
A shure sm58 is a great vocal mic.... there on most every concert stage youve seen, I use one on my flex in the shack....get great reports, If you have a good radio voice a beta 57 might be better as its pretty flat.

However.....when I operate from my desk computer which is away from shack in the house I have a $2 computer desk mic I use...... I get nothing but great reports on it.

Bottom line is.... a LOT of people fall for marketing!

K0FLY

I'LL second the Behringer 8500.   Use it on a Samson Boom with a foam sock.

73

Gayle K0FLY

Ria

I use a BM800. Works well!

Marc Lalonde

Blue yeti USB mike  ,whit flex no reason to use "analog" mike 

i have it on a desk boom 

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Yeti-USB-Microphone-Silver/dp/B002VA464S/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1520...

James Skala

I agree, I keep it digital from MIC to RF then analog.

Pat Eastman

That is a really good answer as I just ordered one given the specifications and the reviews. Thanks.

Pat Eastman

Heil to the microphone!!

Pat Eastman

Great! Makes me feel better about my pending order.

Dan -- KC4GO

Shure PG48-LC Vocal Dynamic Microphone, Cardioid
https://www.amazon.com/Shure-PG48-XLR-Cardioid-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B0023E8UAS?th=1

Has been used with my 6500 and now 6600 with great reports. 
What ever Microphone you get you should view Ken Wells NM9P you tube on how to adjust the Equalization of your TX audio. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LytzQGpE5ZM 

Regards,

Paul 2e0ymt

Hi James. I wouldn't mind picking your brains on this scenario if I may please....I tried and failed on this method. Not sure how to mssg you so perhaps you mightly kindly email me off qrz. 73 Paul 2e0ymt

N5NHJ

Just got a Logitec wireless headset H800. Chip enough considering the set up. Works great with Voicemeter Potato and a 6400 remote.

Ken - VE5KC

I operate most of the time from my laptop or iPad using the built-in microphone and aways get good audio reports. I've also tried dollar store cheapy mics with good results.

In the ham shack I use a Blue Yeti USB desk microphone connected to the computer which also gets great reports.

I have never used my Flex 6500 or 6400 with a mic connected directly to the radio.

73.. Ken - VE5KC

Mary Pearl

There is a plenty of choice https://www.microphonetopgear.com/best-cheap-microphones/

Johan _ SE3X

Shure SV-100, bought dirt cheap at a local electronic dealer. 55USD incl. a desk boom (not super Q, but ok) and cable with XLR connector. Needed a bit of tweaking with Flex Eq. Has after been used with my 6700 with great reports.