Be sure to read the chapter "Parametric Microphone Equalizer" in your YAESU transceiver operating manual. W2IHY 8 BAND EQ and EQPlus settings for the Yaesu FTDX-2000. FTDX-101D@groups.io | Mike Adjustment Many of them are transmitting low frequencies close enough to DC to act as a carrier & demodulate the signal. For headsets, use the AD-1-K for connection to the front panel mic jack. "Set filter one to 200 Hz. That should move your bass setting up 100hz. i will be getting my 950 this weekend and already have a heil handi mic with HC-4 element bought, these settings are a great starting point but i was wondering what is the most common settings to change to suit an individuals voice, for example my voice would be quiet bassy naturally. Boosting 2400 Hz 8 dB. The first low-frequency filter removes all of that low-end bass that destroys so many signals. Heil Mike Wiring. PDF Yaesu Parametric EQ - K9ROD . Vertical antennas and indoor horizontal antennas in close proximity to poorly shielded modern amateur transceivers. Mic Gain: About 2 oclock to 3 oclock for dynamic elements, 10 oclock for higher output iC condenser elements. The second adjustment is the Bandwidth which is set in the traditional audio nomenclature of octaves. AF4RK. This is too much work for a headset! will not pass any speech audio worth listening to). In other words, the lower number seems to have a lower Q, so the filter affects more frequencies. RF power level = 100 W.Connect an audio signal generator to mic input. The first step is to disconnect the antenna on your monitor receiver. Back to Audacity. The above settings are for normal operation. for different settings and have multiple transmit profiles for quick access. Wrong microphone, not addressing (speaking into) the microphone correctly, too far away from the microphone, too much room echo and a host of other situations. We have explained one filter. TS 590 Menu 25 and 26 Bandwidth. Mic gain and processor level settings are identical for a reason. To roll off excessive bass in a microphone like the PR 40, use selection 1 (this rolls off lows while leaving mid-range and highs flat). I have used a receiver with attenuator bank and audacity for a few years now. Oddly, the word gain doesn't appear in the text. In the 1990's, when the equalizer rigs started to appear, it became apparent many SSB signals could be copied on the diode (AM) detector. Now set the transmit bandwidth (either with compression on or off) to Wide, and transmit while you listen to yourself in the monitor receiver. Well after reading the article it makes me scratch my head and ask myself WHY? Internal EQ Settings in PowerSDR: EQ 10 Band (internal settings) External EQ recomended. *Pin 1 also carries voltage for the electret elements used in Icom mics. IMO if you are using the Yaesu HH mic, use position #2 on the back. FTdx3000 Tx EQ Menu Settings with 4K Tx SSB BW & MH-31 Hand Mic N8NK QRP 824 subscribers Subscribe 128 Share 7.8K views 2 years ago FTdx3000 Tx EQ Menu Settings with 4K Tx SSB BW & MH-31 Hand. The FT-2000 bypasses the first mic preamp. This voltage must be blocked for use of Heil Sound dynamic elements. Press the (PROC) button momentarily so MIC EQ shows up on the display. Set the transmitter bandwidth and then adjust the equalization for the audio response you desire by listening to your signal. Download . Bob Heil introduced me to Parametric Equalizers back in the '70's when he built some custom concert sound racks for my band in his magic little factory in Marissa, IL. The 'all controls set to 70% of maximum' mentality has been there all along, but the changeover from v.t. Further, nothing is said about how to use the microphone, which is another issue almost no one gets right. The first low frequency filter removes all of that low end bass that destroys so many signals. WIDE TBW Set to Wide for Fidelity, Mid for everyday operation, or NAR for very aggressive DX pile-up busting (significant roll-off of low frequencies will occur). But, you dont need to worry about that so long as you purchase the correct adapter cable to go with your dynamic microphone. And I dare say, microphone gain is the one control on modern transceivers, almost no one gets right! Another reminder: the FTdx-3000 Menus have two sets of mic equalizer settings. There is usually some craziness that happens around 400 Hz. Available Values: 1 ~ 10 Default Setting: 1 FT-950 O Page . Other than that, I left all the settings at the standard defaults which came with latest version of the firmware installed at the time. THE BASICS: YOUR OPERATING PREFERENCES AND YOUR MICROPHONE. with the audio signal level adjusted to get 100 W RF with no ALC deflection. Now, I will explain how I arrived at these settings which are particular to my voice. Just rename each file configuration when saving (DX, low cut, high cut etc.) For SSB you will want to 'massage' that low end. Cutting these frequencies will reduce intelligibility. This will roll off some of the low-frequency response. This EQ system was designed by K6JRF for Jonathan, AI6NA.Since the EQ systems in ALL YAESU radios is the same, it can by used verbatim for those radios. This project involves a management team of volunteers who each take a topic of interest and manage it with passion. You set the frequency of the filter. I did have to make an aircraft mic to 1/8 stereo cable. The voltage divider was made up of a 1 k Ohm resistor in series with the audio (+) line and a 100 Ohm shunt resistor. This is too much work for a headset! The iCOM 7300 has been updated to work with all Heil Sound iCM. This HAS to be shown as it turns the parametric EQ on. Remember, you're at 100% duty cycle. I have a microphone which has more output on the high frequency range than on the low end, so in order to make it sound balanced I needed to boost the 200 Hz range and cut the 2600 Hz range. Selection 2 emphasis high frequencies, while 3 cuts both low and high frequencies, emphasizing mid-range.Menu 25 (MIC GAIN): 85Menu 27 (Compression) 80Menu 64 (T LSB CAR): Set to -100 Hz for rag-chewing, _150 Hz for DX/contest work.Menu 65 (T USB CAR): Set to -100 Hz for rag-chewing, _150 Hz for DX/contest work. This FTdx3000 page discusses the techniques to attain clean ESSB (Extended SSB) audio by using the INTERNAL parametric EQ settings in the radio and NO EXTERNAL EQ 'boxes'. I do want to congratulate the author on achieving the results he desired. DF3CB.com :: FTDXRC :: CAT & Remote Control Software The mid frequency is very important. Please read pages 35-36, and page 60, of the K3 Operating Manual, in particular, for more details of these subjects. If you set the Bandwidth control of the Parametric to 1 or 2, the notch or boost you have set will only affect about 150 to 250 Hz. You will want to listen to your signal in a second receiver and make small minor adjustments to tailor the audio you desire.The receiver also has a great equalization circuit so adjust the treble and bass to your listening preference. That is usually notched a bit but there are voices that need some energy around 1000Hz attended to and you just have to make that decision by listening and select the midrange parameters. These rigs use a three-band parametric . KG4TGP. You can listen through headphones through the monitor but I have always found it better to listen through headphones through a second receiver while transmitting into a dummy load. Don't give up on this incredible piece of technology. Third filter 2400 Hz Menu 097 Frequency The popular Traveler boom set works exceptionally well with the IC-7000 and IC-706. First, you need to set the transmit bandwidth. 32 -3 63 +6 125 -6 250 -6 500 -3 1k 0 2k +3 4k +3 8k 0 16k 0 Thank you for getting this into an 'Article'. They will be very low in gain. A higher BW number seems to have a higher Q, and the filter affects less frequencies around the center freq of the filter. HEIL ICM electret Condenser on the YaesuAll Yaesu transceivers are set up to use low gain, passive dynamic microphones into their high gain microphone preamplifiers. If you dont do that, all of these settings go back to zero. Pay attention to the ALC.Compression On at, 1 or 2. It was a big help. The bandwidth in which youre listening probably is restricted, so you might make adjustments that over-compensate for this, leaving you with too much treble, too much bass, or both! The first thing to set is the frequency that you need to affect. A Parametric EQ is just as the term implies. There is no "perfect" setting, it's all subjective. Set Menu 51 (Equalizer) to 1 or 2 for DX work, 3 (best) or 4 for local rag-chews. Equalization settings:Normal conversation Bass -1 to +1 Treble +3DX and contest use Bass -3 Treble +4These are merely beginning settings. Do you want some big boomy low end? When I owned my FTDX-1200 I ran a Koss SB40 dynamic headset on it and got many unsolicited compliments on the audio. The Heil cable CC-1 XLR-BAL (with an ORANGE, not traditional Yellow boot for early models) connects our balanced output microphone into the balanced input and will help reduce any RFI issues. These are important factors to consider. Low end, Mid Range and Highs. You may also select HB2 (High Boost 2) if youre using a wide-range microphone, like the PR 781, on the TS-590. FT-991A@groups.io | FT-991A Mic Eq All AD-1 boom set adapters have the decoupling capacitor installed in the 8 pin Foster connector. This will determine where to cut or boost frequencies with the Eq turned on to obtain an overall full spectrum audio within the limitations of the radio transmit bandwidth & your voice/mic frequency response.In my case I needed +9 dB @200 Hz to get the power up to the same level recorded @1 kHz. Mar 26, 2019. Using the Heil Sound wide frequency range microphones such as the PR 781, PR 30 or PR 40 you will want to roll off the low end as the preamp of the 950 does not handle a lot of bass response. Save the file. Yesterday I had a nice QSO with Bob Heil, K9EID. Set EQ2 Frequency to 900 Hz, EQ2 Level to -10, and EQ3 Bandwidth to 2. . It rolls off at about 150 Hz on the low side, and it has a few dB of boost at about 2100 Hz, but its response otherwise is very natural, and its large-diameter element provides sparkling highs and beautiful audio that responds very well to the audio adjustment capabilities of todays Icom transceivers. However, the settings are identical, in principle, to those found in the discussion below for the FT- 920. For stunning hand mic performance theHMM-iCwith the AD-1 i. A 10:1 voltage divider was added. In my case I've added the reference point that I started out from and with some adjustments in the processor I'm at a point where I'm happy and get good reports. Michael Salmi. 8-pin Round (IC-730/735/745/751/761/765/720/725/726/728/781/901/910/3200/7700/7800 etc. Nice to see this. Bandwidth 5 Menu 099 Bandwidth" Yaesu Parametric EQ Bob Heil, K9EID INITIAL SETTING OF THE FT 950 and HEIL microphone First, you need to set the transmit bandwidth. You would want to start by keeping that bandwidth to the halfway point. Excellent on SSB, works great on AM and FM and covers the digital modes.For the iC 7300 we recommend theiCMor any of theheadsetswith the iC element. Use one of our PR series professional balanced output microphones with the 3 pin XLR. (This includes any inappropriate posts on a topic, as I cannot monitor every topic.) The next step is to turn off the Noise Blanker and any DSP Noise Reduction systems, as well as any DSP bandwidth or shaping features such as Yaesus Contour control). You may prefer 300 here) Notice your voice frequency profile where the dB levels go up & down within your vocal response. The cap MUST be a non-polarized type. Menu items 25 and 26 set the transmitters bandwidth. A friend of mine wrestled with his FTdx101D and PR-781 for a week. Enter the new iCOM 7300 hybrid SDR. dumb question as audio is not my real bag - but, does any of this pertain to my usage of the Yaesu md100 mic? If affects just a small 'slice' of the audio if the bandwidth is set to a narrow number or setting. Transceivers are well over $1000 as the normal. A narrow receiver bandwidth impairs your ability to get the full picture. The only sure way of see your over the air audio response is with a receiver that has an accurate spectrum analyzer display. Jeez that's sounds like an awful lot of work. CUT that filter -15 dB Menu 092 Notch or Boost Last, Heil's cables contain a small jumper wire from mic shield pin of the connector to the shell of the mic. Further, nothing is said about how to use the microphone, which is another issue almost no one gets right. You want some big boomy low end? For digital signals, Audacity works the same way. Adjust the mic gain by watching the ALC meter. to solid-state driver & final amplifiers changed the nature of the distortion to that of hard clipping. A Parametric EQ usually has only 3 filters. Well written and thank you for sharing. The FTDX-9000D features unmatched close-in dynamic range, flexible selectivity choices due to its advanced 32-bit DSP filtering, a high-resolution TFT display, and high power:. Yaesu FT-891 Mike Settings I've received over the last three weeks many questions about the microphone settings for the MH-31 that comes with the ever popular FT-891. These rigs use a three-band parametric equalizer system. Compression: Adjust for ALC mid-scale on voice peaks. All of the late model Yaesu starting with the FT 9000 all the way through the FT 1200 use the same Parametric EQ and mic preamp boards. Be sure to listen to yourself on a separate receiver (with its antenna disconnected and noise blanker turned off) as you make fine adjustments to optimize the settings for your operating situation. So many times I hear stations with so much low end you cant understand what they are saying because they have not achieved good mid-range speech articulation. The suggested level settings will be the same but the actual menu assignment labels are different.EQ1: -6 dB at 200 Hz, Bandwidth of 2 (set to -10 dB if using PR 40 and you get Reports of too much bass).EQ2: -6 dB at 900 Hz, Bandwidth of 2.EQ3: +6 dB at 2400 Hz, Bandwidth of 2. Just as all EQ settings, we can only give you starting points for your transceiver. This allows you to set your processed audio up for DX if you wish without disturbing your rag chew settings. If affects just a small slice of the audio if the bandwidth is set to a narrow number or setting. For extra assurance as the article states, you can also view the spectrum display or the waveform and compare. With parametric EQ you can change the parameters of the EQ system. Remember to set the Mic Gain and Mic Bias properly, as described above. I would shift that down to 100hz, and then only do a 10 dB cut. You simply can't rely on your fellow ham at the other end of a QSO to diagnose audio quality problems. Its much better to listen in a separate receiver because that is the only way you can get a real-world appraisal of your audio passband characteristics. )Pin 1: Microphone In*Pin 5: PTTPin 6: PTT GroundPin 7: Microphone Ground. Yaesu has recently had several reports that the 950 is VERY sensitive to RF. Set Menu #59 and #62 (Carrier Shift) to +50, and Menu #60 and #63 (Carrier Shift with Processor On) to +150. Usual mic gain will be set between 65 to 80. Add an improperly adjusted amplifier & a big mess is up and down the band. No studio gear at all. For more bass roll-off, set this menu item to +150 to +200; to add bass (if using a mic with the HC-4 element, for example), set it to -150 to -200. You will see a frequency analysis of your voice using your mic. This HAS to be shown as it turns the parametric EQ on.There are three audio filters that you can change their PARAMETERS (thus 'Parametric' EQ) . Set the MAIN: MIC SEL menu selection to FP (Front Panel). The Elecraft operation manuals are the best in the business and we highly recommend you read them thoroughly before making any adjustments or operating the transceivers. In the amateur radio field we aren't dealing with music material but the adjustment affects voice the same way. Notch or Boost. Second, are the low-gain models (earlier designs like the IC-735/745/751/761/765/781, non-Pro 746/756, all 706 models, and the 7000, 7100, and 7200. For DX you might prefer something else. DSP and Carrier Point SettingsYaesu has, since the 1980s, provided means for adjusting the carrier insertion point (identical to IF SHIFT used on receive, only this is on your transmitted signal). Icom HF rigs fall into three distinct categories, as far as microphone interfacing is concerned. I used only the TX monitor function of the radio. A Parametric EQ is just as the term implies. The MH-31b can sound decent with the proper settings. Other than that, I left all the settings at the standard defaults which came with latest version of the firmware installed at the time. Leave Menu 8-9 to factory defaults for starters. Now, I will explain how I arrived at these settings which are . Wide-range microphones can sound great, but when applied on SSB as a general rule you may want (A) to add some high-frequency (treble) response to brighten up the pattern, and (B) to roll off some low-frequency energy (bass) particularly if you do DX and contest work. These products require a bias voltage to power their internal F.E.T. I did have to make an aircraft mic to 1/8 stereo cable. The second adjustment is the Bandwidth which is set in the traditional audio nomenclature of octaves. Again, nice article. Without the original microphone, you will have to use an outboard preamp such as a W2IHY or a small mixer/preamp. Set to 3000. Now one else can make the adjustments. eHam.net is a community web site for amateur (ham) radio operators around the world. Since I cant actually HEAR your transmitted signal, these are just starting points. "Yaesu has recently had several reports that the 950 is VERY sensitive to RF. It is impossible for us at Heil Sound to know what settings will sound best on your voice, in your station environment, with your microphone, for your interest (DX, Contest work, rag-chewing, or maximum fidelity) The recommendations below are just starting points; listen to yourself in a separate receiver (with its antenna disconnected) to determine what sounds best in your unique situation. Here is what needs to be added to the 8 pin connector to make that electret condenser work. Settings - w2ihy Technologies Then select multiple frequencies between 10 and 5000 Hz to get enough data to plot the filter shape on graph paper [frequency verses power output]. Only took a few minutes to get the EQ set for my voice. Investing in outboard gear has become common place. Don't forget to push and hold MENU for 2 seconds to exit and store new settings ! Quickly tap it for the other. These menu assignment numbers change rig to rig. Use 2.4 kHz if thats all you have, but 2.8 kHz, 3.1 kHz, or even 6 kHz will be better. The 200-Watt "D" (Deluxe, fully equipped) as well as the 400-Watt . PDF SETUP INFO FOR W2IHY 8 BAND EQ, EQ PLUS, and Yaesu FT-2000. Mic EQ: off. The results have been gratifying for DX pileups and contesting. Press the Menu and rotate the SELECT knob so it reads "TX BPF" (Transmit Band Pass Filter). Owners of modern Icom rigs wishing to utilize the specialized characteristics of Heil Sound dynamic elements (like the current HC-6 and HC-7, and discontinued HC-4 and HC-5) need only obtain the proper adapter cable (AD-1-I, AD-1-IM, CC-1-I, CC-1-IM or CC-1-XLR-I) to ensure proper interfacing. Bandwidth of 5 Menu 093 Bandwidth Big enough that it could also cut the second filter, even with a Q of 5. The ferrite choke solved the problem completely, and I never expereienced it again. Sincerely 73 de Clinton Herbert, AB7RG. INITIAL SETTING OF YAESU Parametric EQ and HEIL PR Microphones. Yaesu FTDX-10. Menu 091 Frequency a 718 with a sm 30 mic beats 1200 any day, week, etc..don't waste your monies. There are many inter-dependent adjustments on the K3, and the setup instructions on those pages are excellent. If you are using our high output iC element (Pro Set iC, Pro set Plus iC, Pro Set Elite iC, Handi Mic iC, or the iCM via the HSTA-K8 adapter cable), tap [1] to select HIGH Mic Gain, and tap [2] to set the Mic Bias to the ON option. Contact Us. Back to the radio. There are three and that is all you will need to make your transmitter sound terrific. The FTDX-9000 is a groundbreaking HF/50 MHz Elite Class Transceiver from the YAESU Engineering Team. Bob helped Yaseu design the parameters for that rig, and others. Yaesu MH31 My guess is Yaesu will assist with their hand mic but you'll be on your own with the Heil . The third control of the filter is either or +. We highly suggest our dynamic element microphones (HC-7, HC-5.1 , HC-6, Goldline GM series or PR-781 type). Leave them at factory defaults to get started; theyll set you up for a low-end cutoff of 300 Hz, and a high-end cutoff of 2700Hz. WB Audio Section: K6JRF 04/14/2020 And then someone tells you, 'You have RF on your audio', and you start checking everything over again! Then, 'plot the spectrum. Simply install a 1 F non-polarized tantalum capacitor in series with mic lead. To achieve this, you will need to use our PR 20, PR 781, PR 30 or PR 40 microphones. Thanks to GM0ONX for this drawing. If you experience RF getting into the radio thru the microphone, try adding a clamp-around ferrite choke or two to the mike cord where it goes into the radio. In my case I used a modified Yamaha CM500 electret condenser mic with a frequency response of 100 Hz to 20 kHz.As is, the CM500 output is 150 mV (batteries installed). All ICOM transceivers utilize phantom power on their microphone inputs. Once you understand how a parametric EQ works it's pretty easy. 250 -6 . Welcome to Yaesu.com "How's my audio" is commonly heard throughout the HF Bands these days. The three band parametric EQ in the FT-950 TX audio stage makes using your favorite microphone much easier to interface. All of the new Yaesu series 9000, 5000,2000 and the FT 950 have a balanced audio input on the audio board but they do not use it. I'm getting comments that my mic gain is ok but too much bass in my voice. "Yaesu has recently had several reports that the 950 is VERY sensitive to RF. Now connect your headphones to the monitor receiver. Note that power output meter will show lower power as bandwidth is increased; this is normal, reflecting lower power density per Hertz of passband.FT-1000MP Series (including Mk-V and Field)Menu 5-9: 6.0Menu 7-7: Set SSB-T to 300-3100 Hz for DX/Contest, 100-3100 Hz for more fidelity.Menu 4-4: Set to OFF while setting Menu 7-7 to your liking, then try each selection (1 through 4) while listening in a separate receiver to see if any of these improve your voice signals characteristics. Remember: youre listening in a QRM-free environment, trying to hear all aspects of your signal. #1. FTDXRC can help you to better optimize your TX audio settings with a visual equalizer tool. But we quickly found that our sound was more easily tweaked with the parametric approach than with the all the sound boards we had previously had. If you need any help, we are glad to assist you with writing your article based on the information you supply. NOW DO NOT FORGET TO SAVE these by holding the menu button for 3 seconds. Sometimes, you will have too much low end audio from the microphone that actually overloads the mic pre amp and 'sounds' like RF but it may not be. Sometimes, you will have too much low-end audio from the microphone that actually overloads the mic preamp and sounds like RF but it may not be. If you want to cut some low end, you notch -20 dB at 100 Hz. Already in the battery box is a load resistor & 1 uF capacitor.The headset can be plugged directly into your PC without the battery box. Yaesu: - Yaesu FT991A NB/DNF/EQ Questions - RadioReference.com Forums If there are any problems please let me know. FTdx101MP/D EQ Settings ( Bert PA5HR ) - YouTube For now, I operate primarily on UHF/VHF in FM using . Connecting a dynamic into your mic input will provide a nice short of the +8V DC power straight to ground. The iC element also works tremendously well with the modern types of Icom rigs, making it an ideal all-around microphone. That will be good for starters. Audacity is so much better than a tape recorder! I like bob as a person but think his "professional ham gear" is outrageous. I set my 1200 up using another rigs receiver with a pair of headphones on a dummy load. Set up all the EQ settings to the Heil recommended settings even if you are NOT using his mics. The first thing to set with any transmitter is the transmit bandwidth. I personally LOVE audacity for QC and monitoring purposes. The K3 includes a versatile 8-band transmit equalizer, which is adjusted separately from the receiver equalizer. The best way to adjust ANY transmitter is to listen to yourself through a pair of headphones connected to a second receiver. not surprising - anyone remember the 2001 post 'I hate 75 Meters'? Sad. So this parameter can't actually be used as published. Mic gain at 11 - 12'o clock PROC gain at 9 - 11'o clock (any more than 11'o clock . 32 -3. Interesting and well written article. No apparent reason but it is true. Yaesu ftdx1200 EQ settings & W2IHY. The menu numbers vary from radio to radio and are not even consistent within the vintage of the FTdx9000, so follow these guidelines according to function. 125 -6. Ehh. That sounds like a broadcast station. For most, roll off the low end by setting the first filter at 200 Hz. You can adjust the parameters of the microphone audio.
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