Allan, that is designed into the D104. It is a high-impedance crystal
mike that has a very peaked response curve in the voice-frequency range.
There really isn't much you can do about it except change mics. The D104
works very well for pileup and DX operation where you need a penetrating
sound to be heard, but can be tiresome for rag-chewing as you are
finding.
It is always possible to use a mic preamp-equalizer such as the W2IHY
unit advertised in QST each month. I have one and it is excellent. It can
do a lot to flatten the response curve and bring up some lower
frequencies. But at $230+ you might want to invest instead in another
mic.
72/73, George
Fairview, TX 30 mi NE Dallas in Collin county
Amateur Radio W5YR, in the 54th year and it just keeps getting better!
R/C since 1964 - AMA 98452 RVing since 1972 Kachina #91900556
Allan - N5CA wrote:
>
> Hello,
> I acquired an astatic d-104 mic.
> I am getting reports that it too many highs. They say it sounds like
> I am holding my nose when I talk.
> Any help is appreciated.
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