Yes, I also agree that CMP 30 is a bit much. On my rig, the "open ragchew wide dynamic range" setting is 18 and the "in your face contest compression punch" setting is 24. Any more than 25, and you start to reach the point of diminishing returns in inteligibility. I use the Yamaha Boomset here, so other mike's milage may vary.
Also, pay attention to the mic level setting, which is also important. Both settings interact grately. Set the mic level first, then add CMP to the mix. Not the other way around. You shouldnt be afraid to light up all the lights on the right side of the meter consistently with the last light flickering with mod peaks. This is really an amazingly clean audio chain we are working with. But as in everything, too much of a good thing is often detrimental. IMO, K3's audio processing chain seems to like consistent input levels (still wish we could have attack and decay handles for CMP, Lyle!). The more consistent the input, by close talking, by keeping control of your voice, even if it is a P5 pileup, by managing the overall gain of your audio chain, and by keeping external noise down, the more modulation density you will get from this radio without sounding like something from Guns and Roses record. Lu - W4LT (currently /HK3) K3, K1, P3 ================================== Message: 3 Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 09:43:29 -0700 From: David Gilbert <[email protected]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Problem To: [email protected] Message-ID: <[email protected]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Include me in that sentiment. I have several times monitored my audio while adjusting the compression. CMP=20 gives great audio quality and CMP=25 gives great contest audio. CMP=30 generates significant audio artifacts without any better intelligibility. In my opinion, CMP above 30 merely adds trash to the bands. 73, Dave AB7E ______________________________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[email protected] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
