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Review Summary For : ICOM SM-8
Reviews: 33MSRP: 159.95
Description:
Electrit Desk Mic
Product is in production
More Info: http://www.icomamerica.com
# last 180 days Avg. Rating last 180 days Total reviews Avg. overall rating
00334.8
KE4AMQ Rating: 2021-01-07
great mic Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I have had this mic for years, used it on all the icoms I ever owned. Great sounding mic
KQ4KK Rating: 2020-05-04
A very good classic MIC Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I bought a SM-8 new with a new ICOM 765 in 1991. Sold the 765 in 2000. Put the mic away. Just hooked it up to my ICOM 9700 and 7610 (has two mic leads). Works great. The ICOM Electic mic has plenty of push. Controls on the bottom allow you to set it for each mic lead.
Find one, you might want to give it a try.
KC9OET Rating: 2018-06-21
great microphone Time Owned: 6 to 12 months.
the sm-8 microphone is one of the best choices for Icom radios such as the 7100, 7200 7300 &7610 it has the right amount of lows & highs plus the condenser gives you that extra punch without using the compression on the radio.
N4YX Rating: 2017-08-29
OK. However ... Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I've had & used both the SM-6 & SM-8 mics. Over time most of the on air opinions were definitely "for" the SM-6 so I made them standard in my ham shack with many Icom transceivers.
DU9WTZ Rating: 2016-09-23
Very good Deskmic Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Bought this Icom SM 8 sometime in 2014 from a good friend. Tried it with IC 750, After doing some fine tuning on the bottom controls of the Deskmic with the help of my fellow hams, I never did some more adjustments. I have been receiving good audio reports. Also tried it with Icom IC 740 and Ic 765 and still a lot of my QSOs gave me good audio report. Its a nice old mic made by Icom.
W5WSS Rating: 2016-02-16
Performance is what counts! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
I use mine with an Icom 756 Pro2 and have always been complimented on the audio. I used it with my Icom-718 same compliments.
WI6T Rating: 2016-01-17
Ideal in every way Time Owned: more than 12 months.
When I purchased my Icom IC-765 new many years ago I also bought the SM-8 microphone with the two connecting leads. Very glad I did so. Years ago I purchased a new Icom IC-756 (non-pro). I use this mic with both radios and always receive excellent audio reports. The up/down buttons are convenient and the A/B line switch makes switching between rigs simple. The PTT and lock buttons are properly placed and no fatigue is experienced while operating them. Note that on the bottom of the mic are adjustments for the A/B line levels with potentiometers and a line tone control. Such adjustability and convenience is a very nice feature. Also, the mic does not occupy much space on the operating desk. This is a very attractive, functional and sturdy microphone which will never leave my desk. If you ever learn of one which is available, grab it.
MM3PTS Rating: 2013-11-09
Great audio Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Hi guys

I'm using my SM-8 on my IC-7100 and IC-7200 and receive great audio reports over the stock mics .It feels solid and it's certainly built to last .I like the fact that you can run two radios of it unlike the SM-20 ,30 and 50 .Icom should think a bit more when designing new accessories .Keep up the good work Icom .

Would I reccomend the SM-8 ,without a doubt yes .
YV3EDO Rating: 2012-11-15
2nd review two thumbs up! Time Owned: more than 12 months.
My SM-8 still perform flawlessly since 1999.
It's attached to my IC-740 and TS-450S (must rewire 8 pin connector)
I always get great audio reports.
GM1FLQ Rating: 2009-04-07
One of Icoms better items Time Owned: more than 12 months.
Better built than a lot of more recent Icom gear. Performance is good also, it transformed the weak dull audio on my IC718 to a different higher level - it would drive the rig properly and with ease - unlike the std mic. which required the processor to lift it a bit.
Had it for many years now and would find it hard to find a better option for the money. You can have 2 outputs to switch between 2 rigs and unlike some other mics the PTT bar does not give you a sore finger pressing it.