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| Reviews Summary for Heil PR40 Dynamic Microphone |
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Reviews: 37
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Average rating: 5.0/5
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MSRP: $269.00
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Description: There are currently four models in the PR series… the PR20, PR30, PR780 and the PR40. All are dynamic microphones. The PR20 is essentially a Gold Line Pro with a new look. A review of the PR30 is at http://webpages.charter.net/donsno/pr30.htm . The PR780, has been specifically designed for use with the ICOM 7800/756 Pro lll transceivers. The PR40 is similar in appearance to the PR30 and represents the top of the line.
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IZ0FYS
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Rating: 5/5
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Aug 10, 2008 06:12
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PR-40 on Kenwood TS-2000
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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great microphone !!!!
very wide and natural sound without any external processor!!
my advise is using PR40 straight into the TS2000 with TX DSP HI BOOST, mic gain 80, 3KHZ bw.
DX modulation adding the voice processor only, nothing else.
I've used w2ihy machines, i can say that they change the type of the signal and the modulation becomes too many unreal, many people don't like this way, while everyone will appreciate the natural sound of the only microphone to the RTX...
so.. sell all the external toys!! TRUST ME
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AD4C2006
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 21, 2008 05:59
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The best mic on the market
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I purchased this mic new from HRO four years ago and since then I have replaced radios in my shack,I have owned,TS-2000,TS-870,MK5 Field,Orion,and now the 756Pro3 and I have to say this wonderful mic did work great in any radio I had,after a couple of years using it directly to the radios,decided to purchase also the two boxes from W2IHY (8 bands EQ and the EQ Plus) and now I do have a broadcast sound with my Pro3,this mic not only look nice but it works professionally well,in my opinion is the best mic Mr Heil has built so far.I payed less than 300 bucks with the base and it has served me for four years without any problem,I will recomend anyone to buy it,don't even hesitate,go for it !!
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2E0JPT
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 6, 2007 03:13
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amazing
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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BUY THIS MIC!!!, if you have a mk.v. buy this and set it up as it says on the heil site and you will never look for another mic again, looks and sounds amazing.
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N2RRA
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Rating: 5/5
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Nov 1, 2007 21:23
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The Best mic. to date!
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have owned quite a number of Bob's mic's, and some I was pleased with, and only 2 I hated.
This microphone is with out a doubt the best mic ever. I have also owned some other brand mic's in which all were highly respectable. I buy nothing, but the best when it comes to gear.
This mic. is truely the best out there. Hooked up to my IC-756 pro III, and pro II has been a superior joy. I have also tried it on my IC-7000, and my 7000 doesn't even sound like a IC-7000 anymore. It couldn't sound better!
I am truly happy with it in every way, and will not be getting rid of this mic ever.
73!
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NK4D
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Rating: 5/5
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Sep 20, 2007 10:10
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Best mic on the market
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I have been running my pr-40 for about a month and I think it is the best on the market.I havecompaired it to my mc-60, pr-20 and re20,re27 and I constantly recieve compliments on my audio. It looks like Bob Heil and Joe Walsh has really developed a winner with the pr series mic,s.Thanks for a great product.
I am using a KW-2000 with menue 21 on H-boost no out board eq all settings are at default settings.Thanks
Bill
NK4D
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K5VY
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 30, 2007 02:25
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Great Tx audio!!!
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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I have owned several Heil mics for several years and been very pleased with them. Last December, I really splurged and bought a couple of Yeasu radios, an FT-2000 and an FTdx-9000MP. I had acouple of e-mail exchanges with Bob Heil and decided to use the PR-40 for the FTdx-9000MP and the settings he recommended for the 9K. The reports I'm getting on my Tx audio are truly rewarding!! I've never been much for "high fidelity SSB" but, these mics sure changed my mind! Great stuff!!
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WB2WIK
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Rating: 5/5
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Apr 13, 2007 11:47
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Excellent
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Time owned: 0 to 3 months
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I guess all I can do is add to the pile of "5's" on this microphone.
Or maybe "high-fives."
Only had this mike two weeks now but I must say it's an outstanding product. Plug it directly into my rigs with no external preamp or EQ, and it works very well -- flat response, so what you get is set by the transmitter, not the mike.
I also like being able to close-talk the front of the mike while it rejects sounds from the sides and rear quite well. I can use it aiming at me, with a noisy amplifier (blower) directly behind it, and it doesn't pick up the noise at all.
The mike does appear strong enough to drive nails with. I have a construction project coming up soon, and will try that.
:-)
Nah, probably not.
WB2WIK/6
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WA3HVR
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 24, 2007 18:40
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As good as it gets
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Time owned: 3 to 6 months
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Bob Heil does it again. I've been using a Goldline Pro for awhile with the W2IHY 8 band eq on my TS 480 sat and IC-706 mark2G, but I wanted to have a mic dedicated to my Flex SDR 1000, so I chose the PR40 and run it right into the balanced input of the FA66 sound box. The results are astounding. The sound, look and quality of this mic makes it a great choice.
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WH2X
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Rating: 5/5
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Mar 5, 2007 17:49
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EXCELLENT MICROPHONE
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Time owned: 6 to 12 months
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I have owned my PR-40 for less than a year. I love it all the time! I use it on my FT1000MP V FIELD & FT-857D (with W2IHY EQ8 & EQ Plus) and get excellent reports. But even without the outboard audio processing, as a stand alone mic it sounds excellent.
WH2X
JOEL
ISLAND OF GUAM USA
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KC4CP
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Rating: 5/5
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Feb 24, 2007 21:31
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1 Year Update
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Time owned: more than 12 months
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I have now owned my PR-40 for almost a full year. I love it more all the time! I use it on my PRO 3 (with W2IHY EQ & EQ Plus) and get excellent reports. But even without the EQ, it sounds excellent.
Just bought my second PR-40 to use with my Icom 775. Well worth the money.
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