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Maestro and Dynamic Mic

Lorenzo Mendini
Lorenzo Mendini Member ✭✭
edited June 2020 in FLEX-6000 Signature Series
Hi, with my IC-7851 i use this microphone ( https://www.amazon.it/Microfono-AntLion-Audio-ModMic-bottone/dp/B00R98JVVU ) but for work it's necessary the 5V DC on pthe Mic pin.. how i can use it on my maestro? Many thanks

Answers

  • Paul_Mills
    Paul_Mills Member ✭✭
    edited June 2020
    There is a software turn on for the Maestro mic bias. l believe under phone/cw tab.
  • Steven WA8Y
    Steven WA8Y Member ✭✭
    edited June 2020
    With Dynamic (coil and magnet) mics, adding a capacitor in series with the mic line with prevent mic damage and allow it to function.
  • Paul_Mills
    Paul_Mills Member ✭✭
    edited June 2020
    Not needed for the mic he specified.
  • Bob Needleman
    Bob Needleman Member ✭✭
    edited June 2020
    Icom (eg. IC-7851) uses electret mikes that require 5vdc to power them. Dynamic mikes, like those made by Heil, etc, do not require any phantom power or capacitors in the mike line and will work fine in the Flex with no need for biasing ( you may need to turn on the 20dB mike preamp to get adequate gain since dynamic elements are not as “hot” as electret and condenser mike elements). Bob K3AC

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