Eric! Thank you so much for this in depth review. This is the exact comparison I was looking for. Based on your content, I think this is a necessary addition to the President Bill II that I am running in my Jeep Wrangler. I may grab one for the President Walker III in the Peterbilt as well. I really appreciate these real world reviews allowing for us to hear what the product sounds like to others. I’m sure this video took a lot of time for you to compose, thank you for it.
@@FarpointFarms good stuff Eric, ya showing your age, lol. Love old school. I started cb in 1971. We were in competition with hams, we eventually won.. 👍
Cool mic....I have the Ranger SRA-198. It cancels noise but measuring on my modulation meter. The SRA-198 restricts mod swing. So i went back to stock mic for full swing on the Galaxy 2547
just saw this video, congrats on the new studio and that's a really impressive mic. Love the Timex Sinclair you have on the shelf behind you. Got one of those as my very first computer, hooked to a 12 inch portable black and white TV in the mid 1980's so that brings back a lot of good memories.
Nice looking mic. Seeing your Uniden 980 reminded me that just last night I was on their website looking to see if they have any new scanners (they don't) and decided to check the CBs. I see they are now offering the PC78 and the 880 with FM. It's too bad they didn't do a 980 with FM.
I have 2 Walkers, & 1 Bill. I love the mic you feature so much, I bought one for all 3 of my Presidents. I highly recommend it for all President radios. At $50 it beats any truck stop mic. The NR does work well, and this mic sounds way better than the stock ones. I set my NR at the middle setting. Little interference with good NR. Cheers!!
It's a good mic, I've been using it for a couple weeks now. The N/C feature is good, and as you mentioned, the extra heft of this microphone feels like the real deal. Have fun at Hamvention.
I believe that the noise reduction is powered by the radio. I don't think that it's a power mic in the traditional way. The shop that was in my area would let you talk on different mics in the shop so you could listen on a radio across the room. I found that for me the road devil sounded best. My dad sounded best on a d104 m6b. It was weird how that worked out. The stock president mic seems to work well, however the road devil I held right in front of my mouth the president stock mic I need to hold about 5 or so inches away from my mouth to sound good. I have several d104 base mics and you really need to be mindful what you are doing when using them. They pick up everything. I am not sure if I want to get this new mic or just get a road devil wired up for the McKinley or use an adapter. Thanks for the review and comparison video. BTW like the new studio. However the old one was not bad with the radios mounted on the shelves.
I bought this mic because of the amount of noise the company truck I drive with the AC on and when the engine fan comes on at a certain temperature, I haven't used it yet as I just received it a couple of days ago(6/7) in the mail, I have the Johnny III which is what I got the mic for and I'll see if it would work with my old President George that I got over 20 years ago.
Love it, but does it sound better than a astatic noise canceling mic could you do a review that compares the two and what one sounds and you think is better
I recently purchased that Mic and I use it on my President Lincoln 2 plus. It is definitely a good quality microphone. By the way did you know you can use that also on your Uniden 980ssb. And the noise cancellation will work and you can change the channels on your 980 from the microphone.
Thanks for the kind words. I've been dreaming of this expansion for 2 years now, and after the beating I took from the IRS this year, I knew it was time to make it happen.
Well..... here's what I think ! I think a better demo would have been you not talking, while we listened to what the microphone did to each of the things you introduced ! As it was for me, difficult to tell much of what was going on, as your audio was quite loud, masking much of the noises you were testing. And from that, all I could notice, was the stock microphone was brighter, and likely would drive the radio harder ! It did seem to pick up background, as would be expected, but no one operates like that, I don't believe ! Not if you want to be understood ! Other than that, I believe with the digi - mic, I thought I could hear digital artifacts from the music playing, but it seemed the more noises you introduced, the louder you spoke, to compensate ! Don't know that you're willing, but would love to hear the Mic work on the background noise only, then introduce your voice as you go ! Otherwise, for me, it was just jumbled up ! Like a used car salesman trying to hide an engine knock, by speaking loudly, hoping you wouldn't notice ! 👉😖👈
@@FarpointFarms I have since found another fellow testing, in much the fashion I requested ! Obviously, this is like DSP you would find offered on most Ham rigs receivers today ! Except Audio in ! I think it's kinda gimmicky ? Especially calling attention to the Florescent Green PTT ! (Yuk !) Not to say it doesn't work ! But kind of a niche market. Obviously some have more need, " Big Trucks " etc. who's environment needs noise stepped on ! One thing for sure though, it does reduce significantly the Highs like you hear in the stock microphone ! And for my hearing, the stock Mic sounds better ! Like anything else, different strokes for different Folks ? Thanks for your efforts !
Well I know what kind of mic I’m gonna be getting now. One thing I did notice though is it looks like the ANL was active on the Uniden 980SSB so did that affect anything we heard?
I am wanting a new mike for my Bearcat 980 SSB. Have you tested this mike on your Bearcat? It's a toss up between this mike and the Astatic D-104 hand mike. What are your thoughts?
The extra weight is because electret mics have a metal disc in them. I love the extra weight it just feels right. Thanks for the come back there 707. 515 South Texas 73s
Perhaps your hearing is even worse than mine? Even I could tell the deference in my car. On a big rig or dump truck it would be a much larger change for sure.
One big problem with this test. You don't stop talking long enough to hear what the noise blanker is doing. I could hear a little reduction in the background noise, but As a test, big flop...
Wow, that's actually really impressive. It almost completely cuts out the background noise, but doesn't affect the voice pickup at all. That is legit.
I was impressed by this, it performed better than expected.
Lots of people saying they can't tell a difference on other channels. I can hear a huge difference. I ordered 2 of em.
Thanks for sharing that, some have better hearing then others. I can tell a difference and my hearing a pretty bad
Congrats on the new studio/radio shack.
Definitely a difference and i'm sure in certain environments it'd be even more noticeable.
Thank you- I wanted to make better videos for all my viewers
@@FarpointFarms which CB radios and VHF two-way radios will not be damaged by an EMP ?
I could hear the difference, it sounds like it does the job. I think you did an efficient test. Thanks for sharing 👍
thank you for watching
Eric! Thank you so much for this in depth review. This is the exact comparison I was looking for. Based on your content, I think this is a necessary addition to the President Bill II that I am running in my Jeep Wrangler. I may grab one for the President Walker III in the Peterbilt as well.
I really appreciate these real world reviews allowing for us to hear what the product sounds like to others. I’m sure this video took a lot of time for you to compose, thank you for it.
I appreciate the kind words!
the Digimike sounded clearer to me, stock sounded kinda fuzzy compared to the new one. i might have to get one! 😁
I was very impressed with it-
Love the old Micronta (Radio Shack Tandy) SWR meter. Yep I had one.. Studio looks good.. 73's
thank you- trying to show off some of the oldies
@@FarpointFarms good stuff Eric, ya showing your age, lol. Love old school. I started cb in 1971. We were in competition with hams, we eventually won.. 👍
Cool mic....I have the Ranger SRA-198. It cancels noise but measuring on my modulation meter. The SRA-198 restricts mod swing. So i went back to stock mic for full swing on the Galaxy 2547
You could always snip or unsolder the 2 components inside the 198 mic and see if that helps.
I haven't checked the modulation change on this one.
just saw this video, congrats on the new studio and that's a really impressive mic. Love the Timex Sinclair you have on the shelf behind you. Got one of those as my very first computer, hooked to a 12 inch portable black and white TV in the mid 1980's so that brings back a lot of good memories.
Ah yes! My little Timex certainly got me started with computers. I've always felt it was the only computer I could fully understand.
Not bad about time so this will work in the Lincoln plus II ?
I'm sold this will help put some punch into president radios on SSB .
Yes, it will work with the lincoln.
Excellent video!excellent mic!
Excellent comparison! Thanks.
My pleasure!
Nice looking mic. Seeing your Uniden 980 reminded me that just last night I was on their website looking to see if they have any new scanners (they don't) and decided to check the CBs. I see they are now offering the PC78 and the 880 with FM. It's too bad they didn't do a 980 with FM.
Everybody wants a CB "to Rule them all" I'm waiting for a President Mckinley with FM to upgrade
@@jllucci Ditto.
@jllucci- the companies need to read some of these comments and make it happen
@@FarpointFarms Yeah, President needs to make a base station. Read this comment President and make it happen! 🙂
@@FarpointFarms I e-mailed the directly and I encourage all reading this to do the same. Let start an e-mail campaign.
I have 2 Walkers, & 1 Bill. I love the mic you feature so much, I bought one for all 3 of my Presidents. I highly recommend it for all President radios. At $50 it beats any truck stop mic. The NR does work well, and this mic sounds way better than the stock ones. I set my NR at the middle setting. Little interference with good NR. Cheers!!
I agree, this mic is a game changer.
Finally a noise canceling mic for my Lincoln. Just ordered one tonight, thanks for the review!
Glad i was able to show it off!
Makes a big difference, it sounds like that new microphone has a noise reduction circuit inside it.
Yup! Love it!
Works like a charm, I love mine…
glad to hear it
Wow, that mic does a pretty good job!
it worked way better that I thought it would
Definitely a great upgrade !
Definitely!
Wow a lot of dense sound , punch and strong. Great mic 🎙️
I was pleasantly surprised at how it sounded.
The studio is awesome. Thanks for this video.
I am loving the studio as well!
Great demo. 👍
Thanks! 👍
Very good noise reduction. I'm buying one for my McKinley EU. Stock mic sounds a little louder though.
I am really impressed with this one!
Me too😂
I have been using one with President radios a few weeks. Only good reports. Wow the NR worked on that fan!
I'm VERY impressed with it as well.
Huge difference between the 2 mikes. Also , noticeable difference between level 0 , level 2 and level 5
I was expecting the mike to be good- but it is great-
@@FarpointFarms which CB radios and VHF two-way radios will not be damaged by an EMP ?
@@unitedstatesirie7431valve or cover your radio in lead and Bury it earthed
I have thought about buying one for my Lincoln II and Ronald. I was a Dayton on Saturday. Sorry I missed you.
I really can tell a difference when driving.
Pretty great Mic so far, Kavi has done it again!
I really was impressed with it!
It's a good mic, I've been using it for a couple weeks now. The N/C feature is good, and as you mentioned, the extra heft of this microphone feels like the real deal. Have fun at Hamvention.
It was a blast, but I wanted to stay longer. That 7 hour drive each way made for a very long day.
Next wireless digial mic with audio feedback so you can use your radio while breaking down pallets in the the back of the truck.
Maybe President will take note of your comments=
Great video
Thanks!
I really hope they send you a new Washington and you can show some examples of each band with this mic
I might have something in the works--- The space weather is hindering a bunch of videos
@@FarpointFarms Hope it works out. Can’t wait to see what you have to say.
Wow awesome
Thanks!
Excellent work !!!
Thanks!!! Appreciate you guys!
Excellent review ! Thanks !
Glad it was helpful!
I talked to President, they said they are working on a AM/FM/SSB radio right now. They wouldnt tell me if it was an updated McKinley, though.
Can't wait!
Citizen band radios, that's your wheelhouse🙂
I am the cb guy- always thought I would be the mower guy
Love the studio ❤and that mike is a great product I agree with you 💯 percent
thank you- We worked hard on the studio- We wanted to make better quality videos
@@FarpointFarms well you guys have definitely done a fantastic job!
I believe that the noise reduction is powered by the radio. I don't think that it's a power mic in the traditional way. The shop that was in my area would let you talk on different mics in the shop so you could listen on a radio across the room. I found that for me the road devil sounded best. My dad sounded best on a d104 m6b. It was weird how that worked out. The stock president mic seems to work well, however the road devil I held right in front of my mouth the president stock mic I need to hold about 5 or so inches away from my mouth to sound good. I have several d104 base mics and you really need to be mindful what you are doing when using them. They pick up everything. I am not sure if I want to get this new mic or just get a road devil wired up for the McKinley or use an adapter. Thanks for the review and comparison video. BTW like the new studio. However the old one was not bad with the radios mounted on the shelves.
Good to know. I am glad it doesn't need a battery.
Thanks for the useful demo.
you are welcome
I bought this mic because of the amount of noise the company truck I drive with the AC on and when the engine fan comes on at a certain temperature, I haven't used it yet as I just received it a couple of days ago(6/7) in the mail, I have the Johnny III which is what I got the mic for and I'll see if it would work with my old President George that I got over 20 years ago.
You will love it. In my tests, it really makes a lot of difference .
Seems like it works well!! Too bad it’s fugly!!!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder- I kinda like it
Love it, but does it sound better than a astatic noise canceling mic could you do a review that compares the two and what one sounds and you think is better
I would say it's about even.
I recently purchased that Mic and I use it on my President Lincoln 2 plus. It is definitely a good quality microphone. By the way did you know you can use that also on your Uniden 980ssb. And the noise cancellation will work and you can change the channels on your 980 from the microphone.
Cool! I'll give it a try.
That one even sounded better when off. 2 was good, 5 may have been a little too much. 3 or 4 probably perfect
It really was a great mic no matter what setting it's on. For the windows down, I run it at 4. windows up, 3.
Great studio
Thanks for the kind words. I've been dreaming of this expansion for 2 years now, and after the beating I took from the IRS this year, I knew it was time to make it happen.
Keep pushing on my brother it's looking great
Well..... here's what I think !
I think a better demo would have been you not talking, while we listened to what the microphone did to each of the things you introduced !
As it was for me, difficult to tell much of what was going on, as your audio was quite loud, masking much of the noises you were testing.
And from that, all I could notice, was the stock microphone was brighter, and likely would drive the radio harder !
It did seem to pick up background, as would be expected, but no one operates like that, I don't believe !
Not if you want to be understood !
Other than that, I believe with the
digi - mic, I thought I could hear digital artifacts from the music playing, but it seemed the more noises you introduced, the louder you spoke, to compensate !
Don't know that you're willing, but would love to hear the Mic work on the background noise only, then introduce your voice as you go !
Otherwise, for me, it was just jumbled up !
Like a used car salesman trying to hide an engine knock, by speaking loudly, hoping you wouldn't notice !
👉😖👈
Sometimes it is hard to see/hear what is going on while filming. The other part is that is that I am part deaf, so I probable did not hear it
@@FarpointFarms
I have since found another fellow testing, in much the fashion I requested !
Obviously, this is like DSP you would find offered on most Ham rigs receivers today !
Except Audio in !
I think it's kinda gimmicky ?
Especially calling attention to the Florescent Green PTT ! (Yuk !)
Not to say it doesn't work !
But kind of a niche market.
Obviously some have more need, " Big Trucks " etc. who's environment needs noise stepped on !
One thing for sure though, it does reduce significantly the Highs like you hear in the stock microphone !
And for my hearing, the stock Mic sounds better !
Like anything else, different strokes for different Folks ?
Thanks for your efforts !
Love it!!!
Me too! It's a great upgrade.
Well I know what kind of mic I’m gonna be getting now. One thing I did notice though is it looks like the ANL was active on the Uniden 980SSB so did that affect anything we heard?
It should not. It is there to kill off static and light noise.
That noise canceling mic definitely sounds better.
Totally! I am super happy with the upgrade.
@@FarpointFarms I’m looking to buy a McKinley myself, will be getting one of those mics as well.
I am wanting a new mike for my Bearcat 980 SSB. Have you tested this mike on your Bearcat? It's a toss up between this mike and the Astatic D-104 hand mike. What are your thoughts?
I'll have to check. It is a 6 pin, so I'd say yes, but...
@@FarpointFarms looking forward to your feedback on this. My last video is my new base station and want the best sound possible. Thanks alot.
Electret mics are cool
This one is great!
The extra weight is because electret mics have a metal disc in them. I love the extra weight it just feels right. Thanks for the come back there 707. 515 South Texas 73s
So why did you hook the mic into the President Mckinley but then start talking on a Uniden?
I was talking on a McKinley and you were listening on a Uniden 980.
@@FarpointFarms ah 10-4. I switched to a President Mckinley after using the Uniden Bearcat 980. I think President makes a better radio IMO
So this is better than the stock president mics?
The stock mics are just fine, this one just helps make things more clear where there is a noisy background.
I just got mines in the mail and it doesn’t work
Sorry to hear that. President will fix you up.
Can this mic work with a 4 pin Cobra 29lx?
With an adaptor yes.
thanks@@FarpointFarms
Don't see the link to buy the microphone?
I'd check eBay and Amazon first.
@@FarpointFarms Will do, was just trying to get you some Amazon affiliate revenue
Stock mic basically sounds the same, not worth the $$ for the Digi.. imho, UNLESS you have alot of noise in your background!
Perhaps your hearing is even worse than mine? Even I could tell the deference in my car. On a big rig or dump truck it would be a much larger change for sure.
oh it def reduced ther back ground noise but not worth the money... not like you cant hear someone even with their background noise..@@FarpointFarms
Your audio was was better when shooting videos from your shop.. The studio Sounds like you're in a 55 gallon barrel..
The new studio needs sound dampening or you need to mic yourself up instead of using the mic from the camera!
You both are right- We still have a few touches to do to it- I think a think area rug will help with the echo
level 3 should be good
I have mine set to level 4 in the car and people say I sound great.
Why a green ptt president? Why, why, why 😢 makes it look like a childs toy. Thanks for the review.
I can look past it for its great performance.
Actually I like the green colour on the PTT! I think real men would like a pink PTT really! LOL
Easier to find in the dark? They could have made it glow!
One big problem with this test. You don't stop talking long enough to hear what the noise blanker is doing. I could hear a little reduction in the background noise, but As a test, big flop...
I will keep that in mind for my next video
Working grate there breakers
Thanks!
You can definitely tell a difference.
I agree. I think it's a great upgrade.
I ordered one this afternoon.