I always figure that if the ALC reading stays above 0 and doesn't go to "over", it's pretty much in the ball park.

Steve

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Forst" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 20:57
Subject: Re: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings


> Mike,
> 
> I almost always use some slight compression with the Gold Line.   About 
> 20 in and 25 out.    I try and keep the ALC down to just a few pips on 
> the meter.    I also prefer menu 29 for hard vs. soft compression set to 
> "S", although "H"  may help  when in that pile up for the rare one.
> 
> Mics and voices vary so much  that one size doesn't fit all.  You need 
> to use the voice readout of the meter to get things  set up right. 
> There is an "ALC range"  marked on the meter, but you would need sighted 
> help to hit it as there is no  voice indication  where it is.    The 
> meter will say "zero" up to somewhere in the teens, then "over".
> 
> You also have bandwidth and EQ settings, so a lot to tweak with if you 
> are so inclined.
> 
> 73, Steve KW3A
> 
> On 11/19/2014 8:25 PM, Tom Behler wrote:
>> Mike:
>>
>> I use a Heil gold line, and set my mic gain at 50.
>>
>> I have never done much of anything significant with compression settings, so
>> won't be of much help there.
>>
>> Tom Behler: KB8TYJ
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>> On Behalf Of Mike Duke, K5XU
>> Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 7:08 PM
>> To: [log in to unmask]
>> Subject: TS590 Mic Gain and Compression Settings
>>
>> I realize that mic gain is largely dependent on specific microphone and
>> voice characteristics.
>>
>> But, if you are not running the stock mic, I would like an idea of where you
>> have the mic gain and compression settings.
>>
>> I am using a Shure 444 with mine.
>>
>> --
>> Mike Duke, K5XU
>>
>>
>>
>