[TenTec] Yamaha CM-500

[Richards]

Yes... many other vendors still list it that way, also.

Parenthetically,  I contend the Koss SB-45 headset, with electret 
condenser mic and closed earphone receivers, is the equal or better of 
the Yamaha CM-500 headset.   I say this after using both on the same 
Omni VII and comparing sound recordings sent to me from other operators.

Similarly, I like the open air earphone receivers of the Sennheiser 
PC-121 headset - also with a great microphone element for the price - 
are just as good, and provide a good quality for a fairly low price.

That provides an alternative.  I purchased some connector adapters from 
a guy on the internet... and now I have a set of adapters for nearly any 
rig using an 8 pin connector I might encounter in the field.

As these are also electret condenser computer type microphone elements, 
the run hot, and you may wanna reduce hardware gain to give the AGC the 
proper room to breathe in.

Just my take.

==================  James -K8JHR  ===========================


On 3/22/2010 4:23 AM, Dr. Gerald N. Johnson wrote:


> I paid $45 delivered from Sam Ash Music last August. Their web page
> still shows that price and that its a dynamic microphone.