Mic for 8400 ( or suitable adapter to 4 pin XLR Heil ) ?

Andrew O'Brien

When I owned a 6400 I never did find an adapter for a 4 pin XLR Heil Elite Gold mic . I think the one Flex sold was discontinued . I don't have the eye sight or skills to make my own. I just did a new on-line search for an adapter that will connect the Heil 4 Pin XLR to an 8400 and found nothing . Perhaps I should get a new mic that plugs directly in to the 8400's PTT and Mic connector . Suggestions ?

Andy K3UK

Andrew O'Brien

I just spent an hour researching the issue and found ZERO mic or headsets that have an adapter that connect to a 6400 8400 . Heil's web site lists various ham manufacturers for matching cable with their mics, but NOT Flex. Am I missing something here ? Flex 6400/8400 mic connectors on the back of the radio fit only the Flex stock mic? Adapting cables are not available at all ? Now I am doubting the decision . Yes, I know the hobby has a do-it-yourself culture but I don't want to build my own cable for several reasons. .

n0ypd

I am using the same Heil mic.

Flex ACC-4PXLR-TRS, 4 pin XLR to 1/8"(3.5mm) TRS plug and RCA Male Plug .

Find it on Ebay. Hurry,there is one left.

Andrew O'Brien

I'm shocked, I googled and searched everywhere.

Ordered one

73 and thanks

Andy K3UK

Andrew O'Brien

My order got cancelled and Ebay refunded me.. Oh well .

K3UK

n0ypd

Bummer,wish I had an extra one for you.

TSMyers

Am I the only one that is a bit shocked that it is so hard to find adapters so connect to what is a fairly expensive radio?

David Decoons, wo2x

there are people that make custom cables.
One I use is www.w2ihy.com

Check out the custom cables page.

73 Dave wo2x

Craig_KØCF

I have found adapter cables for Heil and Electro-Voice microphones and Inrad W1 or Heil headsets readily available on Amazon. All have been of excellent quality.

73, Craig, KØCF

John KB4DU

And Amazon return is incredibly easy if needed. Just take it to the nearest UPS store.