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G8MNY > TECH 11.11.15 10:08l 125 Lines 5618 Bytes #999 (0) @ WW
BID : 47961_GB7CIP
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Subj: Hands Free Mobile Mic
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Sent: 151111/0901Z @:GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO #:47961 [Caterham Surrey GBR]
From: G8MNY@GB7CIP.#32.GBR.EURO
To : TECH@WW
By G8MNY (Updated Sep 14)
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This homebrew design has the advantage that it has clear audio, as the treble
has been lifted. Most /M mics have a flat response & when placed near the mouth
for background noise reduction (as needed for /M work), the LF bass is far too
loud & VERY WOOLY audio is the result. Indeed with some preamps the LF engine &
rumble noise from the car can cause problems if no LF filtering is used!
T A I L O R E D R E S P O N S E
Level
+10dB´ _..-----
³ Woolly _.-~
0dB´LOUD CAR NOISE Voice_.-~ Clear
³ _.-~ Treble
-10dB´_____________..--~
ÅÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄÄ>Frequency
30 100 300 1k 3k 10k Hz
Here a 3 terminal electret mic is used (not common), it is mounted (soldered)
on to a thin wire (flower arranging type) stalk inside a thin AF lead for about
20cm. The end of the wire is placed in plastic insulation tube & shaped into a
loop & tied off. I wear the loop around my ear. As the mic is mounted right in
front of my mouth, there is next to no background noise.
.---.
//~~~\\
__ || ||
/ \\ // //
Mic \_// || // Ear
Insert \\________________// ,// loop
~~~~~Stalk~~~~~~~(':::'-'
|
\
cable
STANDARD 3 TERM MIC
Drain .-Ä-.
+3-5V ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´ ³| /D S\
Internal FET ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ´|Electret ³ ³
Output ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÂÄ<´ Gate ³|Pressure \=gnd=/
1k Source | Mic 'Ä--'
Ground ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ
Case
Electrically the treble has been lifted by a 0.2uF tantalum cap on the electret
mics' internal FET transistor, source to ground. This simple treble lift is
only possible with a 3 terminal mic capsule. The normal +ve rail drain input
now becomes the output as in a 2 terminal mic type. A shunt R of about 3.3k
(selected on test) across the mic, sets the AF output level, & a 10nF across
the mic in the gear lever switch to roll off the AF lift above 3kHz.
RIG MIC<ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄPTT SwitchÄÂÄÄÄÂÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
screened ³ ³ screened +³D
lead ³ === lead _3term
÷3k3 ³10n + /S mic
³ ³ 0.2u=== ³case
³ ³ ³ ³
RIG GND<ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÙ
The result is a clear punchy mic that has very little background noise. A small
sponge covers the face of the mic to reduce popping/blow etc.
It is comfortable to wear, & I have to make sure I remove it before getting out
of the vehicle. The only problem I have found is while eating Sandwiches!!
If your rig does not supply power for a 2 terminal type mic & the PTT operation
you will need a C & R as well.
+5-12V >ÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿
smooth DC R
- C + ³
RIG MIC<ÄÄÄÄÄ´ÃÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄ
RIG PTT<ÄÄÄÄÄÄ¿ after PTT
/ PTT SWITCH as above
³
RIG GND<ÄÄÄÄÄÄÁÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄ
The C needs to be about 1uF (10-100nF if not treble lifting), & the R between
1k-33k select for the gain you need.
GEAR LEAVER PTT SWITCH (RHD shown)
.--Ä-.
Cable ties / \
\ÚÄ¿ \ /
soldered ³Ü³PTT Slide \ / This gives a tactile & easily
on nut-[³³²³switch soldered ³ ³_ Ü_ operated PTT switch at one's
___³³_³to strip. ²²²²ßßßßÝ fingertip, but not too easy
/ ³\screw under switch ²²²²(/)³ to mis-operate.
/gear ³ ÝÞ ~~//~~
³ stick³tin/copper/ ÝÞ // Keep signal earths isolated from
\ / brass strip ÝÞ // AF gear leaver as that will have
\__/ shaped to fit. ÝÞ ||cables the noisy engine earth on it.
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Here is another approach that works with 2 terminal electret mics if you have
enough rig mic gain...
15nF
.-~~-. ÚÄÄÄ´ÃÄ¿
/ \ Head band or Mic ===(Ä´ ÃÄ)======= Rig MIC
| | neck loop. ³ ÀÄÄ22kÄÙ ³
| Commercial ³ ³ /
@._ /. Mic system ÀÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÄÙ o oÄÄ Rig PTT
~~ '. ÀÄÄÄÄ
: It assumes that the rig powers the mic & that with the
close in mic, there is enough level to add a series 22k.
Then the treble can be boosted with the 15nF.
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Doepie, ZS1HK @ ZS0HER says these electret mics can turned into noise
cancelling mics by drilling 3-4, 0.8mm holes through the insulation between the
terminals of your mic. This will influence the gain but makes it a high quality
noise cancelling mic. This will take away all back ground noise.
I suggest you only try this if you have a spare insert!
Why Don't U send an Interesting Bul?
73 De John, G8MNY @ GB7CIP
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