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FlexRadio Maestro C Manual

FlexRadio Maestro C Manual

Microphone interfacing
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FlexRadio Maestro C
Microphone Interfacing
July 2024
Michael Walker
FlexRadio Marketing and Education
VA3MW

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  • Page 1 FlexRadio Maestro C Microphone Interfacing July 2024 Michael Walker FlexRadio Marketing and Education VA3MW...
  • Page 2 FHM-3 Microphone ● Flex Hand Mic FHM-3 ● Y Cable Kit (SKU: MAE-C-Adapter) The Y cable + the ⅛” to RCA adapter allows you to connect the microphone directly to the Maestro. The small adapter plugs into the PTT jack and the RCA connector One lead is for the MIC connector and the other is for your Headset.
  • Page 3 It comes with a CTIA TRRS headset connector and plugs directly into the back of your Maestro C. PTT functions are not included with the headset and must be provided via a foot switch, hand switch, or the MOX button...
  • Page 4 radiosport RS60CF Headsets like the RS60CF from radiosport will require the TRRS adapter cable This cable connects to any radiosport headset with the mini-din connector on the headset Headset PTT functions are disabled and an external PTT switch is required...
  • Page 5 Maestro C PTT ● PTT is available on the back of the Maestro C ● It is a ⅛” TS / Mono connector ● A ⅛” TRS Stereo Plug can be used by only wiring T&S ● A foot switch or hand switch can be...
  • Page 6 PTT Footswitch + RCA adapter ● Radiosport PTT Footswitch with RCA plug SKU: ACC-PTT-FS-RCA ● Radiosport 3.5mm (1/8″) to RCA PTT Adapter SKU: ACC-3.5MM-RCA...
  • Page 7 Heil Headsets - with ⅛” Mono (TS) Mic connector Heil headsets routinely have a ⅛” Mono plug for for Mic connections. However, plugging this into the Y adapter will cause the Microphone not to function properly. Users need to insert a ⅛” Mono Jack to ⅛” Stereo Plug adapter to resolve the issue.
  • Page 8 Balance MIC to Y Cable MIC Input Jack: Ground the SLEEVE and RING of the plug coming from the balanced Plug: Leave the RING open, and connect the TIP to the TIP. https://www.amazon.com/Glarks-Balanced-3-Screw-Terminal-Connector/dp/B07KF8X8J1/ref=sr_1_3...
  • Page 9 Maestro Mic Input Setting ● Select M-HDST for your Mic Input ● Confirm TX DAX is off Inputs starting with M are for the Maestro connections and with R are for direct Radio connections...
  • Page 10 Maestro Mic Input Setting ● Select BIAS ON ● Turn on “Level Meter During Receive” - this will allow you to set your MIC gain without having to actually transmit ● Turn on 20dB boost if required and adjust your MIC gain while watching the LEVEL meter on your Maestro...
  • Page 11 Other Microphones / Headset combination Just about any Microphone / Headset combination can be configured to work with the Maestro C Users will need to make sure they have the Mic element connected correctly with the MIC input on Tip and ground to the...
  • Page 12 CTIA vs. OMTP (Informational only) ● The Maestro C uses a CTIA ⅛” TRRS Mic connector for Microphone and Headphones. ● This connector is used by Apple, Samsung, and others for their mobile devices ● CTIA is the standard in many countries ●...
  • Page 13 Radio to Microphone Cross Reference...