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Suggestions for a base or desk microphone??

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So ive got a few mobile microphones, some power mics, and some stock. I'm looking for suggestions for a desk microphone. I local chat on am, but when the DX rolls, I'm on ssb. Appreciate any feedback.
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Grab a hold of a D104! I got 7 of them
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D-104 or Turner plus three are two of the best i know. Lots out there still.
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D104 still a great mic
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Astatic D 104's are hard to beat, but may need new mic element....Turner Plus Three another hard to beat, just remember these things are going to be anywhere from 20 to 40+ years old...
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There is a new desk microphone a couple of my locals are using, called the Delta M2, comes pre-wired for Cobra/Uniden/Galaxy and I believe you can get it in other configurations too, (6pin RCI Ranger or 5pin old Cobra/President).

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I like my Turner plus 2 or three for SSB work.
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I appreciate all the replies! A few choices to make. 👍
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MDYoungblood wrote: January 2nd, 2021, 5:22 pm
There is a new desk microphone a couple of my locals are using, called the Delta M2, comes pre-wired for Cobra/Uniden/Galaxy and I believe you can get it in other configurations too, (6pin RCI Ranger or 5pin old Cobra/President).

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jessejamesdallas wrote: January 5th, 2021, 4:02 pm
MDYoungblood wrote: January 2nd, 2021, 5:22 pm
There is a new desk microphone a couple of my locals are using, called the Delta M2, comes pre-wired for Cobra/Uniden/Galaxy and I believe you can get it in other configurations too, (6pin RCI Ranger or 5pin old Cobra/President).

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It is a sharp mic!
I think I'm going to go the D-104 route...Silver Eagle perhaps- gotta keep my eyes open! 👍
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I will say the M2 does have a steep price but it does have a good quality sound. I do like the D104 Silver Eagle and they too have a good sound with the electret microphone element mod, the thing is finding a nice one on the internet that isn't "boo coo" bucks, think the last ones made are reaching 30 years old now. Same goes for the Turner +2, +3, etc. they are old and up in price for a good one.
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MDYoungblood wrote: January 8th, 2021, 10:35 am I will say the M2 does have a steep price but it does have a good quality sound. I do like the D104 Silver Eagle and they too have a good sound with the electret microphone element mod, the thing is finding a nice one on the internet that isn't "boo coo" bucks, think the last ones made are reaching 30 years old now. Same goes for the Turner +2, +3, etc. they are old and up in price for a good one.
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Much appreciated,I'm gravitating toward a silver eagle. We'll see.
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