FLEX, I see a 1/8 jack for Microphone connection. So my Heil 781 will have to have adapter to mate the XLR to that 1/8 jack. Or is HEIL going to make a new Microphone. I think my Behringer ULTRAGAIN PRO Mic 2200 will have to go away, also my Jabber remote microphone will have to go away. 4 years with a FLEX 6500 Now I start all over again. BUT I have stuff to sell at the next Ham fest.
Now the clock ticks on my 6600 to be delivered.
Jim, WU5E
Posted 2 years ago
Mack McCormick, Elmer
Ria - N2RJ, Elmer
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
We are looking into several options for accommodating different mics with the 6400/6600 radios; 3-pin and 4-pin XLRs and 8-pin Foster connectors. We are considering making adapters available for sale.
Tim,
Someone here is claiming that the mic connector on the new radios is 1/4XLR ....I assume he meant 1/4 and xlr.
Is this true.... I find it nowhere????
Please verify or dismiss this.
Someone here is claiming that the mic connector on the new radios is 1/4XLR ....I assume he meant 1/4 and xlr.
Is this true.... I find it nowhere????
Please verify or dismiss this.
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
The 6600 and 6600M will have a 1/4" TRS balanced input connector on the rear of the radio.TRS is NOT XLR but it will be balanced.
Dave wo2x
Dave wo2x
Yepper... At Ham Comm in Irving,Tx Gerald said the 6600 series would have a 1/4" TRS.... I found a 1/4" with 3' pig tail to XLR at Sweetwater for $7.79 , but would prefer a right angle type 1/4"... link> https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/STX103M
Also they have a 3' & 5' 1/4" to XLR Females to go straight into the mic.... I hope the pinouts match up.... lol
They also have a 1/8" TRS to XLR female ... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XVM105F
Also they have a 3' & 5' 1/4" to XLR Females to go straight into the mic.... I hope the pinouts match up.... lol
They also have a 1/8" TRS to XLR female ... https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/XVM105F
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Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
a 1/4" TRS balanced audio input. No XLR.
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/balanced-audio-input-for-the-flex-6000-and-flex-660...
https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/balanced-audio-input-for-the-flex-6000-and-flex-660...
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How about a knock-out (extra hole) on the rear panel that a user could add the connector of their choice. You could sell connectors with a pigtail on them (keyed) that could connect to a header in the radio.
Removing a cover, inserting a connector in the rear panel,(threaded body) screwing on a washer and the nut, should be easy enough to do. No soldering required! Neat and much better than adapters hanging off the back of a desk putting strain on the 1/8 connector.
James
WD5GWY
Removing a cover, inserting a connector in the rear panel,(threaded body) screwing on a washer and the nut, should be easy enough to do. No soldering required! Neat and much better than adapters hanging off the back of a desk putting strain on the 1/8 connector.
James
WD5GWY
Tim - W4TME, Customer Experience Manager
If we were to provide the hole, we'd just as well put a connector in it ;-)
The internal layout makes this a bit challenging. But if there is a way to accommodate something like this, we will consider it. No promises.
The internal layout makes this a bit challenging. But if there is a way to accommodate something like this, we will consider it. No promises.
George Molnar, KF2T, Elmer
Will
the 1/4 TRS connector still be able to provide
+48V bias (phantom power) like the 6500 & 6700 does?
David Decoons wo2x, Elmer
The 6500 and 6700 DO NOT provide +48 volt phantom power. You will need an external source (phantom power supply, preamp, etc)
Dave wo2x
Dave wo2x
Correct, the BIAS button in the mic setup is for low voltage bias on the front 8-pin Foster connector.
On the 6400/6600 the low voltage bias will be available on the 1/8 inch connector, but the 1/4 inch TRS will be just like the BAL input on the 6500/6700, which has no bias voltage. (But without the XLR).
On the 6400/6600 the low voltage bias will be available on the 1/8 inch connector, but the 1/4 inch TRS will be just like the BAL input on the 6500/6700, which has no bias voltage. (But without the XLR).
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