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Reviews For: Heil HM-10 (-4, -5, XD dual element)

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Review Summary For : Heil HM-10 (-4, -5, XD dual element)
Reviews: 26MSRP: 139 XD
Description:
HM-10 XD model has been redesigned with new HC-5x and HC-4x elements mounted on an acoustically tuned chamber to reproduce the popular narrow HC-4 response for DX work and a full smooth response of the HC-5 elements.
  • Output Connection: 4 pin XLR with Push-to-Talk
  • Frequency Response HC-5X wide: 300 Hz – 8 kHz @ -72 dB
  • Frequency Response HC-4X narrow: 600 Hz – 6 kHz @-76 dB Impedance 600 ohms
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Generating Element: dynamic and dynamic
  • Finish: High gloss black lacquer
  • Net Weight: 8.8 oz
Product is in production
More Info: https://heilhamradio.com/products/hm-10xd/
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
15264.5
G8FXC Rating: 2022-11-13
Have loved it for years! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought an HM-10 Dual many years ago to pair with the Yaesu FT-2000 that I then operated - and it was lovely to use. I subsequently sold the Yaesu and replaced it with an ICOM IC-7300. Despite Bob's claims, the two simply did not go well together and I put the HM10 away in a draw. The 7300's gone now - replaced with another Yaesu - and the HM10 is back in service - and it is wonderful. My voice is very deep and not at all good for chasing DX on a noisy band. I set the HM10 to its narrow element and set the parametric equalised with lots of treble boost and bass cut - and people hear me again!
PA1FJ Rating: 2022-01-25
Not for the Kenwood TS590sg Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
Nice microphone but not for the Kenwood TS590sg, the output gain is much too low. Tried various settings for a long time, but in the end my hand microphone was connected again, much more dynamic. By the way, my headphones with HC4 elemend are good!
M0HDX Rating: 2017-11-30
HC-5 Insert Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have the heil HM-10 with the single HC-5 element fitted, The audio quality always improves on any radio i use the HM-10 on.I would never sell this microphone and constantly get compliments on how good my audio sounds.

The HM-10 with the Heil HC-5 element is a keeper.

jim M0HDX
NW7OR Rating: 2016-09-03
As good as my voice gets. Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought this mic about twenty or so years ago. It worked perfectly on my Kenwood TS-50S back then, and it still works perfectly now on my Icom IC-7100. So far, folks have been impressed with the audio quality on both elements. Simply speaking into it about one inch away, and maybe turned to the side a little, in a telephone conversational tone and volume, seems to give the best quality. Your results may vary.
KC8HXO Rating: 2012-05-04
Great product! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I was surprised to see I had not reviewed my Heil HM-10 dual. I think I have been using it for around 8 years on various rigs. I really like the ability to go from the rag chew element to that penetrating DX element at the flick of a switch. It is one of those items in the shack I have just come to take for granted. It just keeps on working, every day. And with very articulate audio. Thanks, Bob!
WB1CQW Rating: 2011-08-06
#5 element best for me Time Owned: 3 to 6 months.
I bought the Goldline dual with #4 & wide broadcast element. The wide element got several reports in the "bad" to "awful" range. I sent it back to AES the next day. Unfortunately the old style discontinued model silver & gray color HM-10 Dual with #4 & #5 elements was almost impossible to find. After several hours of telephone calls throughout the country I found one. This is what I use now 100% of the time to replace my previous HM-10 with #5 element. I almost never use the #4 DX element, which may be effective, but does not sound great. But the #5 gets consistently good reports. I spoke personally to Bob Heil about why the #5 element sounded good and the wide oldline element was so bad. The reason ewas my rig, a TS-to from the early 90's, has no EQ. You need a newer rig with mike adjustments to use the newer Goldline series. And the reason for discontinuing the older gray & silver Heil HM-10 dual was that after making 100,000 #5 elements their machine tools were failing and it wasn't cost-effective to retool. It just didn't make sense to continue with the old Dual HM-10's since virtually all newer rigs have some form of mike adjustment. The broadcast element is probably very good, but of no use for a Kenwood TS-50. By the way, this is the same element used by the sports commentators on TV with their padded Heil Pro headsets. My conclusion: Bob Heil is a gentleman who makes good products, which I've beebn using 20 years now.
IK0VVG Rating: 2010-11-21
NICE SOUND Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I have been using it with my Icom IC-7700 and the 8 Band W2IHY Equalizer and the reports I got so far are excellent modulation with both HC-4 and HC-5 cartridge.
PY2KPY Rating: 2010-08-25
very good Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
Hello, I leave resgisters my satisfaction, I have always won praise and well understood by the DX station, where I searched for various microphones and was never satisfied, my search ended at HEIL HM10 really good, perfectly matched with my Yaesu FT450 by, for Narrow position in DX and local contacts in wide position, I recommend 73!
W4KVW Rating: 2010-08-01
VERY NICE SOUND Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I am using the HM-10 Dual Element on my ICOM 746 PRO.I use ONLY the HC-5 cartridge because I think the HC-4 DX element sounds "YUK" on most any radio.May be fine for some but NOT for me.I did NOT plan on using the HC-4 when I traded for the microphone so it's NOT even an issue for me.I use the microphone with a HEIL FS-2 footswitch just like I do with my HEIL PR-20 & my ICOM 756 PROII.NOW my desk has PLENTY of CLEAR space for logbooks & other STUFF!Thanks BOB HEIL for another "WINNER"! }:>)

Clayton
W4KVW
KI4CRA Rating: 2009-02-24
Nice mic for my ProIII Time Owned: 0 to 3 months.
I've only had the mic 3 weeks so this is just a first impressions review. For working DX, switch the mic to narrow and awaay we go. So far I really like the way the mic works with my 3 week old ProIII. Will give another review in a couple of months when I've been able to put it through its paces.



73 de Mark
AI4HO