Heil Sound GM ELITE
Top Class Dynamic Microphone for Pro series
Heil Gold Elite microphones are designed and manufactured specifically for amateur radio communications. They contain two distinctly different high-performance dynamic elements that are available at the throw of a switch to accommodate different types of communication needs.
The WIDE position has the Heil Elite full-range element that produces a smooth, articulate audio from 60Hz-16 kHz with the traditional Heil +4 dB peak centered at 2 kHz. This gives the new Gold Elite voice articulation excellent "low bottom" voice articulation, so important in producing a well-balanced, studio-quality SSB signal.
The NARROW position features the new HC-5.1 dynamic element. In 1982 Heil Sound revolutionized amateur radio audio with the tailored HC-4 and HC-5 response as radios had no transmit tone adjustments. Now that today’s transceivers have some form of DSP EQ mic adjustment, Bob Heil designed the HC-5.1 with the great mid-range articulation of the original HC-5 and added 100 Hz to the low end which helps to smooth out the response.
A "soft touch" PTT switch is wired to pins 3 and 4 for transmit control. Microphone audio is routed to pins 1 (shield) and 2 of the 4-pin XLR. Gold Elite uses HEIL CC-1 microphone cables. Gold Elite microphones are supplied with a foam windscreen and a microphone clip designed for booms and desk stands.
