Head Set Microphone

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What is everyone using for head sets on client laptops? And what is best settings on Wfview for tx audio output and input?

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I use cheapo computer headset and receive good audio reports.

GL/73

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I have used an old Yamaha headset for years with good results, but my ear buds work too. Otherwise if you want to spend a dollar, drop has their pc38x gaming headset on sale for 139 … https://drop.com/buy/drop-epos-pc38x-gaming-headset?mode=guest_open&utm_campaign=User%20Rewards%20Summary&utm_source=SparkPost&utm_medium=email&utm_term=User%20Rewards%20Summary&utm_content=1662069453359.655966159061896157982609&referer=J8XVMX

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Using the Tx Audio meter, I like to see peak levels at -6 to -3 dBfs. Use your operating system’s control panel to adjust the microphone gain.

Then, and only then, adjust the “LAN” slider while transmitting so that the ALC meter moves to the 90-100% area. You might want to look at the radio documentation to verify that this is the intended ALC level.

Once you get the ALC level set using the “LAN” slider, then I usually turn on the compressor and turn up the compressor until I see a little reduction on peaks. Exactly how much you want here depends on your style. But I like to at least see it bump on peaks.

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And this is the headset I use, only mine is branded “MPOW”

Gaming Headset

It’s got a bit more bass than the stock icom mic, and this is one reason I am looking forward to adding an EQ to wfview for transmit audio.

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Am I setting on client or the server pc? My plan is to have server laptop in my garage and client on my office.

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Set it all on the client. The “LAN” gain adjusts the radio’s internal audio circuit (it is a radio command). For a radio like the 7300 that does not know about LAN, this slider would be called “USB” for USB audio input, or ACC for accessory connector audio input.

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I’m using a Heil Pro Set Media Pro headset and route the mic sound through the windows program VB-Audio and an accompanying equaliser. This way I can shape my audio to maximize noise penetration. I get very good response on audio quality anyway :grin:

EDIT/ADDED: this is connected on my local laptop and my radio is in my summer house 65km away over 4G cellular network.

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I use a dell headset or built-in in mike (laptop)

I have heil too at home but that is for me a short name for disappointment

at home I use the supplied handmikes and a rp-dj1200/1210 on ears.