How To Connect Your Boom Mic Into A Ham Radio

[@bobshoemaker2677]

Great instructional video. I have a Yeasu ft 891 and want to connect a mixer and boom mic to it. Your video was a great help.

[@HamRadioTV]

Awesome, thank you!

[@coffeesomething]

I always mess up choosing mono jacks or stereo jacks, but I will try this! I recently made an adapter for RJ45 to headset, so mic + PTT box with a 3,5mm Jack, so I guess I can make a XLR 3.5mm jack from de DI BOX out

[@kkristopher7413]

I've made my own connecters and homemade adapters for rack gear For use with all sorts of radios. Ptts I've made with old xlr cable and plugs and the audio connection right to the mic jack. I'm so tired of making this stuff. By far go with Heil's ptt( I just bought it) it's so well made and you can replace parts. Heil also has the audio connection from the rack gear to your mic jack ready for a ptt switch. So no more burn holes in your wife's antique table and you won't have to worry about the cat nocking over the soldering iron onto the carpet... The pr40 sounds great with rack gear If your experimenting. You did a great job with your adapters and probably work way better then mine and it's neat to see others do it!

[@robertwest6108]

Very enjoyable taught this old man a trick or two .....THANK YOU

[@HamRadioTV]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!

[@tankrust1]

I just recently got the focus rite 4i4 in hopes to do the same thing but I can’t transmit worth crap. I’m getting a ton of reports of massive QRM. I think I may get a mixer to to add into the mix. Great video though. I thoroughly enjoyed it

[@mattk.5258]

So I'm running similar setup to you, FT-991A with a Heil PR-781. From the FT-991A, using a Heil AD-1YM adapter, (one side a heil 1/4" ptt switch) the other side 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter => 1/4" audio cable to a mixer, and the mixer to the PR-781 via XLR cable.

[@HamRadioTV]

Oh good deal! Yeah, most dynamic mics will work with the voltage on the mic jack from the radio. But on a condenser microphone, you will need the phantom power from the mixer. Either way, it's all good fun!

[@HAMRADIODUDE]

Your audio is phenomenal

[@HamRadioTV]

Thank you very much Dude!

[@RickRose]

Couple of interesting bits of information here--Wasn't aware of the Web SDR site, and the brief mixing board demo was intriguing. I'll be checking to see if you have a video particularly on that topic.

[@dfpolitowski2]

I learned a lot from you in this video. However, for me I think I will buy all my jack adapters. Heil offers so much.

[@HamRadioTV]

Glad it was helpful, thanks!

[@jwb60]

73's, if I'm not mistaken Heil does makes the adapter kit that mates the XLR TO THE Radio's Mic input plug. . However I like using the Mixer approach a bit better. Great demo on the use of using a pro audio Mic. Or as some musicians would say Stage Mics. Those Mics are a plus when using them for Ham radio for Clairity!

[@HamRadioTV]

Yes, you are correct. Heil will sell you the connector for your radio and then into the Mic you choose. But what I couldn't find, is Heil selling the adapter from your radio to a line input on the mixing board. I also wanted to run it through a DI box (isolation transformer). Thanks for watching! 73

[@jwb60]

@@HamRadioTV most Radios have an Line output on them! If not , try using the Headphone output. There should be enough drive to suit your mixers inputs!

[@andymay4428]

Great video and something I'm certainly thinking about - but I got a bit lost at teh DI Box ! Is the signal chain : Mic (XLR) > Mixer I/P (providing 48V Phantom Power) > Mixer o/p (jack - adjustable Line Level) > DI Box (jack) > DI Box (XLR) to TxRx via new cable ? Thanks for your help .

[@kungfucommando1642]

Great vid, I’ll check out the link for the deeper dive as well. I found that in your reply to a comment. You should post that link in the description. 73.

[@HamRadioTV]

Thanks, will do!

[@Auska64]

Great video I use one of the automotive press button switch

[@HamRadioTV]

Cool 👍

[@greg94080]

Very informative video Jason.

[@HamRadioTV]

Thanks 👍

[@TeologiaArtesanal]

How can I do that using a USB Mic like a HyperX Solocast?

[@daveycrockett9447]

You can also use a keyboard sustain pedal as a PTT

[@HamRadioTV]

Yup, great idea!

[@freedomfighter1000]

VERY NICE ! You did a fanatstic video... WI3F.

[@plproductions8887]

Could you do an updated version of this with the 991a please?

[@richarde735]

since the radio connector is prone to failure, I would always connect all 8 conductors of the cat5 cable to the rj45 crimp connector. cut the unused cable conductor off on the other end.

[@HamRadioTV]

That's a good idea.

[@MrUncleTickle]

Great setup, I have the same radio and I'm looking at setting up something similar with boom mike, speaker, and sdr. Did you do a video on the other connections (speaker, computer)? Does the PTT disconnect the SDR as well as the radio when you key up? A friend had a slight delayed feedback when he would listen to SDR when keying up to talk on same frequency.

[@HamRadioTV]

Thank You! Here is a link Kevin and I did more of a deep dive into using a mixer in the shack. The speaker I use comes off the mixer. The PTT just triggers the radio. I have some ideas how to us a relay to mute the SDR audio, but nothing yet. For now I use headphones when listening to web SDRs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/npW5eoirq9JlqJY

[@Nykkytta]

Thank you the information. Where could I purchase the 12 channel mixers?. N3UNB.

[@BradSnyder1]

Very nice looking setup! 73 KG5SDE

[@HamRadioTV]

Thanks!!

[@nrfchannel8580]

Interesting thing's Good film

[@jwb60]

Got Your Response, line outputs into Mic input work's if it's High Input but most inputs on radios are around 600 Ohms. So yes a DI interface is much better unless the mixer has a Mic level output on it, either Balanced or unbalanced!

[@HamRadioTV]

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[@UR4UNV]

@@HamRadioTV so what about making a wire into the DATA socket which have line out (sql/unsql on different pins(1200 / 9600)), line in and PTT?

[@JayN4GO]

Love it man. I run lots of audio gear. I would like to set up a very nice RX eq

[@HamRadioTV]

Jay w4zxt Thanks! Yeah, audio gear is a ton of fun to mess with.

[@404-Error-Not-Found]

I'd like to do something similar, but I intend to have one microphone with multiple push to talks for separate radio's. HF, UHF/VHF, GMRS

[@duncanchaboudy4187]

Great video.

[@skiphorni]

I really want to know how to do all this with Two radios. I have the same 991A and I have an IC7300. Audio, I figure should be fairly simple. Both radios to the mixer, the PC to the mixer, and being able to direct audio to/from all three. Where it will get exciting is using one mic to talk on two radios.-Skip, W5UTW PS I already watched the episode with you and Ken.

[@HamRadioTV]

We have a new weekly live show on Wednesday and will be discussing exactly this in the next few weeks. We just did one last night on Mic Connectors: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3-ViqeFmchqfqM

[@josephvanwye7825]

what was the purpose of the DI Box? You called it a match. a DI Box is usually used for impedance matching, but you was using a mixer you should be able to connect the mixer directly to the radio. anyway good video. WN9K

[@jasonjankowski7496]

Hello Jason, my name is Jason also w2esc I know this video was done some time ago but I have just recently bought an yaesu 991a myself I'm curious with running that type of audio equipment how do you have your radios EQ setup I'm planning to upgrade my microphone soon to a shure sm7 b and would really appreciate it if you could tell me how you have your EQ setup thanks

[@HamRadioTV]

Hey great name! I run the radio in default EQ settings. I then touch up the EQ on the mixer with just a little of highs, mids and just a touch of lows. I also have the mic gain of the 991A at 10.

[@GlennGuillorySFO]

Good job! Thanks to your Elmer, too. My Elmer is 95 now. I love your TenTec. I also think I’ll go thiss route, I’d gottten HEIL’S Parametric Equalizer from DXE but sent it back cuz the sockets were worn and loose fit for supposedly a new device. I. May get one direct from Heil,but also heil has been bought out. You and your clean machines are great, man. Tell your daughter if she wants to travel in space, radio is the ting to learn and touch typing. Thanks.

[@nicknitro4420]

What about going through the back of the radio? Which ACC port would you use? Some radios it's better to use the back connection..

[@HamRadioTV]

That will depend on your radio. The FT-991A only has a RJ45 in the front that will take mic in. Also, certain radios can only power certain microphones. Using a mixer allows the use of any mic and also gives a lot more utility to do other things or send audio to multiple radios.

[@nicknitro4420]

@@HamRadioTV Thanks

[@melming8751]

Why do you use a direct box with a vocal mike? You usually use these with a guitar or other instrument.

[@HamRadioTV]

The direct box acts like a isolator and only allows the audio signal to pass. You don't need one of these, but it would be best practice to keep and ground loops/hums away from your audio.

[@jaowashingtune8729]

good knowledge

[@HamRadioTV]

Thanks!

[@timbrusky1]

I looking for a cable for the apache labs anan 8000dle, I have the Heil PR77D which is a 3 pin XLR, and i have a foot pedal push to talk, any help be greatly appreciated.

[@northmanproject4007]

Someone should go into business making these cables per radio. Seems like this should be a thing already. I need one for my ft 2900 and I'm getting an Ft-991 as well. It would be cool to run the same mic for both radios. Maybe out from a dual out DI box?

[@HamRadioTV]

We agree and Kevin has joked that will be his retirement job.

[@gwflyer67austintx76]

Hi Jason. Fellow AF Vet and Crew Chief here. I’m having a very frustrating time trying to bring my FTM-100DR into a mic and ptt. I made a test board, like Kevin referenced in your other video, but cannot seem to make it all gel. Any chance we can talk?

[@sandraabarca6029]

awsome elmer.need more active elmers.inspiring greenhorns, can you tell us about your soundmixer? and where to find it ty 7 3

[@HamRadioTV]

Sandra Abarca Thank You! The mixer is a Mackie Mix Series Mix12FX 12-Channel Effects Mixer. I got it for $20 at a Ham swap meet. It’s still sold on Amazon. Here is the link. Mackie Mix Series Mix12FX 12-Channel Effects Mixer www.amazon.com/dp/B00ND1KHY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3.ScDbBC8VBH2

[@deathtrooper5759]

Do you know if this could work with a Yaesu FTM-7250D? It is my mobile radio that I use as a base, it has a MH-48 DTMF microphone with a 6 pin connector. So long as I match the connections like you, I think I'd be on the right track. However, I'm interested in using the mixer to help me add a morse code key and my computer for SSTV but I am not sure if then I would also need to include a PTT switch for those lines too... which I assume would come from the main line going into my radio? I'm a mess haha

[@HamRadioTV]

You have all good thoughts. I would just pick one thing first and do that. You can run a XLR mic and mixer on just about every radio. Every radio will be different but the essentials are 2 wires for the PTT and two wires for the mic. I did another video that might be of some help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npW5eoirq9JlqJY

[@deathtrooper5759]

@@HamRadioTV thanks for the info! I'm on your longer and more detailed video about how you got this project to work so let's hope for the best! This is a big help to a new guy like me, 73!

[@macgyver5108]

8:08 where there's a will there's a way... Get yourself a cheap plastic step-stool and a guitar foot switch pedal and bolt or even hot glue that sucker to the stool! They also make add-on foot rests. 😎 MacGyver out... 73!

[@johnsaunders2178]

Please help .... Ordering a mixer very soon and wanna hook up my stuff just a rig ,and PC ..atm

[@jay-rus4437]

Need Some Help........ Is it true that if I connect a PR-40 to the mic output on the ft-991 it will damage the mic due to the output power from the transceiver? Im getting a lot of conflicting info and do not want to damage either the 991 or the pr-40.

[@brucetraudt1571]

so as we mentioned in messenger your mics are keyed with one keyer not two? so it will be a good test to give your daughter her own keyer on her mic ya????

[@HamRadioTV]

On my FT-991A I trigger the PTT with the front mic connector and only use one hand trigger. There is a lot of ways you could wire in additional PTT's or even use VOX.

[@luisalvarez9451]

Hi, can I connect the headset output from the mic audio console to the db25 input?, headset output is not hi impedance, and is the only output i have on the console

[@HamRadioTV]

You can run a mic of your choice into a mixer. Then out of the mixer you will run that to the Mic connector of the radio. A custom cable will be needed.

[@icsp2]

I have a custom cable that works direct heil mic to radio, but when i try and use that same cable via a mixer i just get noise as soon as i press the ptt. Even if i disable the channel on the mixer i still get the tx noise.

[@icsp2]

The problem was my dual DI box, one side had a bad transformer. Now works great, the Heil cable is wired the same as in this video.

[@HamRadioTV]

Very cool you got to the bottom!

[@HamRadioTV]

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[@franciscolopez3229]

Boom mic? Is there really such a mic? Or is it becuase you mounted the mic to a boomed mic stand so that is why it's called boom mic? All I know is there are ònly two kinds of mics, it's either a dynamic or concenser microphone. Please enlighten me what's a boom mic. Thank you sir.

[@MarcosKazan]

I tried to do this but got all kinds of weird oscillating feedback sounds whenever I transmit.

[@scottjohnson3226]

Same here.

[@HamRadioTV]

It sounds like RF is getting into the microphone/mixer circuit. How far is your antenna and can you make the feedback better by lowering your RF output watts?

[@JeremyMedinac77]

What is the make and model of the mixer that you use?

[@HamRadioTV]

In this video I was using a Mackie Mix12FX. But I use a couple and all different brands. They are all about the same for using them with Ham Radio, it's more about what features they have.

[@Auska64]

What sdr model are you using and how hard is it to setup

[@HamRadioTV]

I was just using Web SDR. Very simple website: websdr.org/

[@ralph9987]

wont the transmitter kill the input of the sdr? btw VK=Australia, ZL=New Zealand ;-P

[@HamRadioTV]

Yes, it gets tricky when running a SDR at home. You'll need a way to lift the signal into the SDR and you go to transmit. The MFJ-1708B-SDR does that. Thanks!

[@ollivier4872]

Hello Many thanks for your video . Please could you help me to connect One Turner +3B microphone on Yaesu Ft 897. In adavcane many thanks for your help

[@jackplace5665]

How do you scan from the mic?

[@clems6989]

Given the limited audio bandwidth of SSB, less than 3khz. I dont see the usefulness of a mixer ?

[@Kodo-Nashi]

What is the reason for passing the mic audio through the transformer?

[@HamRadioTV]

It will keep the radio and the mixing board physically separated in the event a ground loop is present. This could be from the 12VDC circuit and your 120VAC ground. It will work with out it, but could put noise on your signal.

[@JR-lx8nn]

You fail to explain WHY you need a transformer from the mic to the mixer. You should be able to plug the mic to the mixer directly. right? ZT

[@mattk.5258]

Apparently we got our licenses in the same year.

[@HamRadioTV]

HA, Right on! I wish I got it back in 2005 when I first learned about it. But I was single and chasing other things in life.

[@patrickbuick5459]

Sewing machine knee switch, lol.

[@Nobody-ld7mk]

Push the MOX on the front of the Radio.

[@glynnhm0lsg308]

Interesting video, M0lsg

[@HamRadioTV]

Thank You!!

[@reallybadaim118]

I can't cw, type a log, smoke and squeeze a trigger. Way too much going over here. Foot pedal for me.

[@HamRadioTV]

Ah yes, same problem here. But, I built a bench/table that needs a bar stool to sit ate. And, my feet can't touch the ground while sitting. lol I built this bench/table before getting into radio.

[@paulhastings3109]

Nice set up get yo old school this hi hi gotten to got old Wish I became and play Running there enjoy you new hoppy 73 KQ4CD

[@HamRadioTV]

Thank You!! ~73 KM6FAK~

[@williampeacock9473]

Thanks for the information about the microphone I have to original YAESU FT-991 a very nice radio . I would love to be able to put in a EQ at least a four channel. I would appreciate all the help you maybe could give me. 73 AE4OY WILLIE P. EM-81UF South East Georgia

[@waynethebarber1095]

This is way beyond amachure radio, more like pro radio. You got way more money then I can spend on a mic system....

[@HamRadioTV]

I bought most of the audio gear from swap meets and other hams. I'm definitely on a budget with this hobby.

[@nivid01]

$30-$50! Geez, that’s a bargain!!!!!

[@mattcero1]

Not very good instruction. Show us how you hooked everything up man!

[@HamRadioTV]

I realized this later too. So, Kevin and I did a deeper dive on a LIVE video. Here is that link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npW5eoirq9JlqJY

[@HamRadioDX]

Good setup Jason, did you make contact with the Aussie station? Time for me to build my HF dipole :) Hayden VK7HH

[@HamRadioTV]

Unfortunately I didn't that night. But, the following night I did. I hope to hear you on the air next weekend during Field Day. I plan on doing some live streaming as long as the internet is ok.

[@creationrebel100]

Not very good instruction. Show us how you hooked everything up man!

[@HamRadioTV]

Yes, this video served as a intro to the idea. Take a look at this video, we did a much deeper dive: kzbin.info/www/bejne/npW5eoirq9JlqJY