Product Description
Get a W2IHY 8 Band Audio Equalizer and Noise gate ... and get ready for compliments!
• | You can adjust 8 bands of Equalization to give your transmit audio that rich, full, wide-band quality ideal for rag chewing. |
• | You can adjust Equalization for an extra edge in contest and dx work. Have pileup busting penetrating audio with substantial high frequency content. |
• | You can fine-tune your microphone for more natural reproduction of your voice. |
• | You can make good microphones sound great and poor microphones sound good. |
• | You can change Equalization settings instantly to switch from one audio "personality" to another. |
• | You can match most any microphone to any radio, new mics/old mics, new radios/old radios. |
• | You can boost low-output microphones to work great with your radio. |
• | You can use the Noise Gate to get rid of background noise and give your signal more presence. |
• | You can use the Noise Gate to improve VOX operation by reducing false triggers. |
• | You can switch Equalization on or off. |
• | You can switch the Noise Gate on or off. |
Product Specifications |
8 Band Audio Equalizer For Transmitter Microphones | |
• | 8 bands of equalization independently adjustable +/- 16dB |
• | 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 2400, 3200 Hz |
• | Smooth-action slide potentiometers |
• | EQ settings can be changed instantly |
• | Equalizer bypass switch (on/off) |
Extremely Effective Noise Gate Eliminates Background Noise | |
• | Adjustable threshold (level control) |
• | Adjustable decay for smooth trailing edge (delay control) |
• | LED level indicator |
• | Noise Gate bypass switch (on/off) |
Microphone Input Connections | |
• | Wide range of connectors rear panel accessible |
• | 8-pin mic connector with 3-position switch selects ICOM, KENWOOD, YAESU microphones Adapters available to support all other 4 and 8 pin microphone jacks |
• | XLR female connector |
• | RCA phono connector |
• | Selectable microphone input impedance 200 ohm, 600 ohm, HI-Z |
Microphone Input Gain | |
• | Wide-range input level control adjusts internal microphone amplifier gain |
• | LED indicator facilitates gain adjustment |
• | When used with a Heil cartridge provides >20 times the output to better drive your transmitter |
Microphone Phantom Power Voltage Jumper | |
• | For use with HM12, SM6 electrets and other microphones requiring phantom power |
• | Provides 5VDC to the microphone cartridge |
• | Accessible from the bottom of the case |
Dual Selectable Microphone Outputs | |
• | Allows connection to two different radios if you choose |
• | Adjustable output level control for ideal drive level to transmitter microphone input |
• | LOW-Z balanced and unbalanced outputs for modern equipment |
• | HI-Z output for classic rigs |
• | 5-pin DIN connectors |
PTT input (RCA jack) | |
• | Adds push to talk control for non-PTT microphones |
• | Rear panel accessible independent PTT input. Can be used with foot switch, etc. |
Built-In Headphone Monitor | |
• | Produces ample high-quality audio for making Equalization and Noise Gate adjustments |
• | 1/4" rear panel stereo jack |
• | Front panel volume control |
Operating Environment | |
• | Designed specifically for amateur radio use adjacent to transmitters and linear amplifiers |
• | Extensive RFI protection |
Physical | |
• | Black finish with white lettering. Attractive in any shack |
• | 8" Wide x 3" High x 7.25 " Deep 76mm x 203mm x 195mm |
Power | |
• | 7-14V (100ma) wall transformer provided |
• | LED indicator and on/off switch |