Best match headset mics for Trantec S5.5

[mksound]

Hey all, 

Just looking to see what headset mics Trantec users are running with? I have been using the Samson SE10 for a good while and they work well but some of the stronger singers can sound distorted due to an impedance mismatch with the mic and body pack.

I’ll probably go with double ears, preferably with replaceable cables and I’d appreciate any advise or recommendations from other users.

TIA

Kevin.

[cedd]

A lot of the cheaper headsets have very high output levels and the trantec packs do seem to struggle with them. The CPC mics seem ok but most other cheapo chinese sourced headsets (Samson, Micronic, Proel etc.) are just too hot. Best solution I've found is to build a small attenuator circuit in to the 4 pin mini xlr. It's only a couple of resistors. Will see if I can track it down later on today (the circuit was given to me by another Blue Roomer, so they may be along in the meantime with it!). 

[kgallen]

1 hour ago, cedd said:

Best solution I've found is to build a small attenuator circuit in to the 4 pin mini xlr. It's only a couple of resistors. Will see if I can track it down later on today (the circuit was given to me by another Blue Roomer, so they may be along in the meantime with it!). 

This is a generic calculator we’ve spoken about before:

http://www.nu9n.com/tpad-calculator.html
 

[Lamplighter]

This is the circuit Cedd referred to

[Lamplighter]

Whoops

The values shown actually give around 15dB attenuation. It works well for me, originally a quick fix with available bits. 

If you desire 10dB then change the 10k resistor to 4k7.

Brian

[cedd]

Thanks to Lamplighter! I struggled to find the schematic (that he gave me) and then went to the lake district for a break with my daughter whereupon I totally forgot to follow this up. 

I use the same circuit and it works great for me. 

[DTMusic]

Where are you all getting your resistors from that are a good size to fit inside the TA4 connector?

[Lamplighter]

CPC  MF12 range £1.32 for a pack of 50 resistors. 10k = RE04068    2k2 = RE04074

[cedd]

It's worth getting the REAN connectors while you're doing this. They're a far better fit (they click in really nicely) and also have more space inside the connector for the resistor network. 

[DTMusic]

Yes the rean connectors are far better. Whenever I do a repair on the headsets I swap them out. Also I find the boots on them are better at blocking any sweat/moisture.