How To Attach a Mixer (audio) to Balance Input of my 6600M Question

Kevin Mitchell

I have just brought a 6600M from Hamvention. A totally new radio brand for me.
In my previous setup, with an IC-7700, I ran audio from a Heil PR-40 into a audio Mixer into the rear of the 7700. I like the quality of the input audio. I do know in this case, it's Bal to unbal, which I was able to pad and isolate to make usable. No hardwire connection between mixer and radio.
I wish to be able to do this with the 6600M, and I believe it is straight forward, but I wish to pass this over the group to see and get views from those of you that have already done this.
Any advice, suggestions will be gratefully received.
Regards Kevin.

Ray Sylvester

guitar center sells a direct box that will do what you want for 29.00  

Bill -VA3WTB

I can't remember, does the 6600 have an line in option in the mic input menue? If it does then just run a cable from the mixer to the mic plug and use line in.

Condy Alley NI4Z

Why add an external device when Smart SDR has both TX and RX equalizers built in? I use the plastic FHM-2 and get great audio reports. Seems like adding complexity.

WX7Y

K0FLY

Bill -VA3WTB

Kevin, keep in mind you have much more control of the audio on the Flex then you have on an Icom. I really do not see any advantage in an mixer other than the need to use many mics.

Warren-K6WKW

Mike VE3CKO

Yes you would get good audio reports but with a PR-40 you would get better audio reports Also some people like me don't like holding onto a hand mic, as I multi-task when on the radio, a hand-held is just not for me.

wa4wab

Mark_WS7M