Received my new 6600M last week and hooked up the hand mike with it came with and it worked just fine. Then tried hooking up the Electro-Voice RE320 to the 1/4" balanced jack and had no audio output with mic gain 100% +20db boost on and even tried with bias on. The only way I got it to work so so ( not hitting 0db on meter) was to run it though my W2IHY EQ plus and 8 band EQ. Does this RE320 really need that much more boost (preamp) for it to work properly with my 6600M? I did check out the new cable with ohm meter and checked good. Thoughts?
P.S. Hand mic worked well for the the contest over the weekend :)
Posted 1 year ago
Jim, on page 64 of the 6600M User Guide it tells about choosing the correct mic input. On the 6600, there are two mic inputs. Unlike other radios, the Flex requires you to choose the mic input you are using. The mic selector is on the left side of the control panel. The RE320 is a dynamic mic, so the bias should be turned OFF. My mic gain is set at 69% and easily drives the mic level meter to 0dB.
73,
Craig, KØCF
p.s I am just about 30 miles south of you in Iowa City!
73,
Craig, KØCF
p.s I am just about 30 miles south of you in Iowa City!
I see that now Craig on page 64 Mic1 and Mic2 and etc. I bet I need to select R-BAL for rear balance? is that correct for what I am thinking? or mic1 or mic2?
P.S. Nice having you as a neighbor. Not very nice outside today :(
R-Bal. Should work fine. I use a RE-27 .
Jim,.
I don't know if that is an error in the manual or what. But my 6600m does not have M- and R- in front of the inputs. Its just BAL, MIC, LINE and ACC. Maybe this is for those that would run a Maestro on a M radio.
I find Flex's implementation of this confusing. They look like setup menus however you need to leave it on the proper input when you exit. As an example if you go and setup the BAL and then click MIC and look at it and then leave the setting is MIC. So make sure its on the BAL tab on left and then close the menu.
Rich
I don't know if that is an error in the manual or what. But my 6600m does not have M- and R- in front of the inputs. Its just BAL, MIC, LINE and ACC. Maybe this is for those that would run a Maestro on a M radio.
I find Flex's implementation of this confusing. They look like setup menus however you need to leave it on the proper input when you exit. As an example if you go and setup the BAL and then click MIC and look at it and then leave the setting is MIC. So make sure its on the BAL tab on left and then close the menu.
Rich
Rich
The M- and R-, refer to how it worked when the Maestro was a separate unit. M- indicates a jack on the Maestro, R- indicates a jack on the radio itself. so that either can be selected and used.
#Flexradio
The M- and R-, refer to how it worked when the Maestro was a separate unit. M- indicates a jack on the Maestro, R- indicates a jack on the radio itself. so that either can be selected and used.
#Flexradio
73, Jay / NO5J
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That RE320 should not be using BIAS.
Did not realize you were Iowa boys. Ankeny here :)
RIch
Did not realize you were Iowa boys. Ankeny here :)
RIch
Hello Rich, I am just N.W. of Cedar Rapids. New to the Flex family. Was very impressed with the 6600M over the weekend Contest.
Not having a 6600M, I am just guessing here... Probably R BAL. There is more info on page 146, too. There they show just MIC and BAL, plus the Line inputs. Missed that the first time. Also a section early on in the manual (p.14 I think) about wiring the mic connector.
On my 6500, they are labelled MIC and BAL, where MIC is the front panel Foster 8-pin connector.
Yeah, crappy weather for sure!
Hi to you Rich! A lot of Flexes in Iowa, it would seem.
73,
Craig, KØCF
On my 6500, they are labelled MIC and BAL, where MIC is the front panel Foster 8-pin connector.
Yeah, crappy weather for sure!
Hi to you Rich! A lot of Flexes in Iowa, it would seem.
73,
Craig, KØCF
Thanks for the help Craig, I will check it out when I get home after work.
73's Jim, WG0U
Its an impressive radio. For the most part I love mine.
I use the Electro-Voice RE320 with my new Flex 6600 and it works great! It's plugged into the back of the radio to the 1/4" balanced jack. Make sure your mike input is set to "BAL". +20db selected and no bias. My mic gain is set at approx 65-75 (proc normal) which is plenty!
Cal/N3CAL
Cal/N3CAL
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I just received a notice that my Flex 6600 (with Maestro) is getting ready to ship, but I'm a little confused about accessory cables & jack configurations to order for a better mic than the handheld that they say comes with it. I was told that if I don't specify, the 6600 comes with the 1/8-inch mic connector jack...but I see that Cal (N3CAL) is using the Electro-Voice RE320 plugged into the back to the 1/4" jack. There's a pretty good $329 package for this on amazon, so wondering if I need to specify my 6600 build with a dedicated 1/4" balanced jack? And do I order the Flex XLR to 1/4" Balanced TRS accessory cable? Also, what do I do about triggering the separate back-panel PTT RCA jack? Would I also be able to use all this with the Maestro? Advice please. Gary / WA2TXR
Gary,
The 6600 comes from Flex with both a 1/8" mic jack and a 1/4" balanced mic jack on the back of the radio. The RE320 is a XLR balanced mic so your best option is connecting it straight to the back of the 6600 1/4" balanced jack (XLR to 1/4" Balanced TRS cable). You will need a seperate PTT option like a foot switch or a hand PTT trigger which plugs into the back RCA Jack.
Cal/N3CAL
The 6600 comes from Flex with both a 1/8" mic jack and a 1/4" balanced mic jack on the back of the radio. The RE320 is a XLR balanced mic so your best option is connecting it straight to the back of the 6600 1/4" balanced jack (XLR to 1/4" Balanced TRS cable). You will need a seperate PTT option like a foot switch or a hand PTT trigger which plugs into the back RCA Jack.
Cal/N3CAL
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Thanks Cal...much appreciated.
Gary/WA2TXR
Gary/WA2TXR
Happy to help Gary! Congrats on the the 6600! 73
Cal / N3CAL
Cal / N3CAL
Well guys set to BAL and +20db boost and BIAS off and all is working good!!!
Thank you all for the for all the help and replies. This is awesome to have Community forum with people helping out each other like you do!
73's Jim WG0U
Glad it all came together. Enjoy.
73, Jim K6JR
73, Jim K6JR
Even with +20 boost, circuitry gain is too low with my RE27. Preamp required.
I think that is most common to use an outboard preamp with this mic, some here say they don't need any help, but I don't no how. Maybe that is why they run the mic gain around 65 or 70.
I think your right Bill. I use a Symetrix 528e with mine.
Dan
Dan
Anyone interested in the RE320 there is a package deal from BSW that includes the mic, shock mount, pop screen and XLR cable for $299. Here's the link. I've purchased from them and recommend.
https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Electrovoice-RE320-Package-P7592.aspx
Scott N1SER
https://www.bswusa.com/Dynamic-Microphones-Electrovoice-RE320-Package-P7592.aspx
Scott N1SER
That's a good deal. Unfortunately, I don't like EVs shock mount as it is to bulky with the oversized U on the top. Have one sitting in the drawer currently.
Best price I have seen.
Best price I have seen.
Yeah that's funny, I have one sitting here too... It is rather large with the shock mount. I'm kind of a mic junky and have the Shure SM7B awaiting the arrival of the 6400. :) BSW also has a package deal on the SM7B and a DBX 286 channel strip as well. :)
Its nice quality. I just don't like the size. In my location it was blocking my view of my meters so I bought a Heil to replace it.
I agree Rich, I have the EV shock mount and its BIG!!!
Btw Rich how do you like using your W2IHY EQplus in line? I have both the EQplus and W2IHY 8 band eq, Not sure if I want to use them in line or just sell them and maybe get something nicer like a Wheatstone M1 or just not use any preamp at all?
To be honest the EQPlus is not getting used for anything functional except acting as a preamp. There is a little loss in the iPlus so dont think it will work direct.
I really don't need any of it except that I like having 2 meters on the boom mic so I have keyboard access.
Course it will provide audio to my Icom 9100 now that I have to send my 6600m in for repair. So good thing I am all setup.
I really don't need any of it except that I like having 2 meters on the boom mic so I have keyboard access.
Course it will provide audio to my Icom 9100 now that I have to send my 6600m in for repair. So good thing I am all setup.
Sorry to hear about your bad luck with your new radio. I feel for you. Hopefully you will get it back very soon!
Btw If your ever over in this neck of the woods feel free to stop by.
Btw If your ever over in this neck of the woods feel free to stop by.
Same goes for you Jim. Stop by any time.
I must say rich, you have an outstanding attitude about this.
About RE320's? LOL
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ya wrong spot oops...
