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| Reviews Summary for Heil Goldline Pro |
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Reviews: 24
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $130.00 (optional cable extra)
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Description: A professional quality dynamic cardiod microphone designed for broadcast, recording and live sound reinforcement applications that require a smooth flat response over a wide frequency range.
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More info: http://www.heilsound.com
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K7JQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Jun 30, 2004 20:23
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A winner
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I've only had the Goldline Pro for a week, but worked a few hours of Field Day from the home QTH and received nothing but glowing audio reports from the many QSO's in the contest. Comments of "perfect...clean...natural...precise...FM type quality, etc" were received solicited and non-solicited. I'm feeding it into an Icom IC-746PRO and adjusted the bass/treble and transmit bandwidth controls as specified by Bob Heil..no other outboard audio equipment. I got tired of leaning over my Icom SM-20 desk mike (also got great audio reports with it), and purchased the PL2-T boom, shock mount, and foot switch for more comfortable operating..strongly recommended! All Heil items seem to be of solid quality, although when added up comes to a significant amount of money..but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended.
73, Bob,K7JQ
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W4TME
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 29, 2004 16:10
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Still the BEST!!!
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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Since there was a thread on this site recently about people writing reviews without having used the equipment for a long period of time before reviewing a product, I thought I would give an update of my previous review since I have used it for more than a year now.
Here is my assessment: it still ROCKS! I have more than 1500 QSOs logged using the microphone and I still get unsolicited reports about the audio quality daily. I did some "fine tuning" of my rig’s settings to get the most PEP out of the rig without having to raise my voice or overdrive the rig. I narrowed the TX filter to eliminate a little of the bottom end, but I still have a full rich sound. Not the single "wide" band sound, since I mainly use it for DXing, but I can switch in the 2.9 KHz TX filter and get that warm rich rag chew sound that is pleasant to the ears. Now if Bob would put the Goldline Pro element on the ProSet Plus head set…. I can only dream.
-Tim
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N5QVQ
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 28, 2004 14:20
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Better than ever
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I too had the honor to meet Bob at Hamcom last summer and had a lengthy conversation with him. I have always used Heil mics and love the combo of the GL-5 with my Yaesu Mark-V. I have received glowing audio reports on every occasion which is truly a miracle since my voice is nowhere broadcast quality! Keep up the good work, Bob.
Ed, N5QVQ
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A9KW
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 28, 2004 12:31
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GREAT MIC
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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BIG BOTTOM END,REAL NATURAL SOUNDING,NO COLORATION IN THE MIDRANGE,THIS MIC LETS YOU SOUND LIKE YOU ON THE AIR.
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KB9QNG
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 13, 2003 18:48
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Goldline
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I am getting great audio reports on the Goldline,sound better than my old SM-20
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2E1SDX
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Rating: 5/5
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Dec 13, 2003 15:23
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GREAT PRODUCT
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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i have just brought the goldline pro to team up with my kenwood ts870 and i am very pleased with the audio reports so far,i e mailed bob heil regarding the TX menu settings on the ts870 now i am running the goldline pro and he e mailed me back the next day with the settings (TOP GUY BOB), i do not run any out board audio gear because there is no need to with the pro + 870 they really are a perfect match together,thankyou for another great product bob.
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W5GI
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 13, 2003 17:59
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The perfect choice for serious voice operators
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I've had every type microphone Bob Heil has produced and always get good results. The Goldline Pro however is in a class by itself. The audio quality is absolutely perfect for amateur use and because it is a dynamic mic you don't need a noise gate to kill unwanted background noise. I use my mic with several rigs including an Icom 781, 706 MK2G, Kenwood 850 w/DSP and a JST245. The audio reports are always great. Although I use a small mixer with an internal 3 band EQ with my older radios, it is not necessary to have any external audio devices with the newer rigs which allow you to change tone, shift frequency, etc. This mic is better than great it is truly a benchmark microphone for the amateur radio community.
John w5gi
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PA3GVQ
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Rating: 5/5
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May 3, 2003 04:42
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Great audio
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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This microphone sound great connected to my Kenwood TS-850/DSP100 combi with hi-boost on. I receive great complements on the audio, even if my signal is weak.
With my TR-751 in FM I had to turn up the mic. gain a bit, but again most stations I work direct find it's sounding much better that my MC-60A microphone.
I am very pleased with this microphone, and the service from Heilsound I received was first class!
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W0CKI
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 27, 2003 22:17
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Heil Goldline Pro, #1
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have never been happy with the audio on my Yaesu MK 5 as compared to my Icom rigs, The Goldline Pro cured that. My "fussy" 75 meter buddy's thought I had bought a new radio. It is without a doubt,in my opinion the best 125$ mic you can buy and better than the high end big bucks mics. Do yourself a favor, try one, you won't be dissapointed. One last comment, unlike the big three, Yaesu, Icom & Kenwood, the customer service at Heil is "first class" They listen and they help, what a concept!!
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W2BRI
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 25, 2003 01:54
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Great Response; Terrific Reports
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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If you are looking for great audio reports again and again, look at the proline microphone. Nice flat broad response, no "bumps," and the right price tag. I would suggest using an equalizer with the device to tailer the "right" sound for your voice (I like the W2IHY). Better than the regular goldline, it's the next step to SSB nirvana.
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