INRAD Desk Microphone System

The INRAD Desk Microphone System incorporates 1 of the 5 INRAD M-series microphone models plus the model DMS-1 heavy PTT desk stand and a detachable coiled cable that runs from the back of the base into the microphone jack on your radio.

These are sold as a complete package from $138 to $158 retail.

Plug the detachable coiled cable into the mic jack on your transceiver, and you’re ready to operate. To use the microphone with a different transceiver brand, plug-in a different accessory cable. Easy!

The base is metal and weighs 2.5 pounds to keep it from sliding around or being knocked over easily on the desk. Total weight of base and desk microphone, over 4 pounds! Metal microphone body, standard 5/8 x 27 thread metal standpipe, rubberized microphone clip. The circular rubber ring around the circumference of the metal standpipe for the mic clip is an internal shock mount for noise isolation.

Large push-to-talk switch on the base front. To lock the PTT for those longer QSO’s, slide the silver slider switch to the left while the PTT switch is down. To release, slide back to the right.

On the back of the base, the 1/8″ connector connects to the microphone body. The 4 pin XLR connector is used for the detachable coiled DM-series cable that connects to your transceiver mic jack.

Own multiple transceiver models with different mic jack configurations? It’s as easy as unplugging the cable from the rear of the base and connecting the next cable.

Want a different on-air sound from a different INRAD microphone? The M-series microphones on the base are also interchangeable. To change from one mic to another, unplug the 3 pin XLR cable from the back of the mic and pull it off the clip. Plug in the new mic, put it on the stand. It’s that simple.

Alternatively, the M-series microphones can be purchased alone and used with either a stand or boom of your own or one of our small M605 table stands. For use with the M605 table stand, M-series microphones are supplied with a 3 pin XLR to 1/8″ mono male jack that is used with M-series adapters to plug into the front of the transceiver.

INRAD also have foot and hand switches available that plug into the microphone adapter.

Already own an INRAD microphone? The DMS-1 PTT stand can be purchased as a stand-alone item.

INRAD Microphones

The current INRAD desk microphone line consists of 5 desk microphones, each with a dynamic element unique to the specific model.

INRAD M629

The INRAD M629 is a revolution in price versus performance for Amateur Radio microphones. This unidirectional cardioid dynamic microphone features a large 1.125″ diaphragm and an internal rubber element suspension system for reducing undesirable noise. Excellent 180 degree rear rejection cardioid response. Excellent articulation across the specified frequency response with a rise in response to match the voice characteristics of speech. Output tailored to rise from 500 Hz, crossing 1 kHz up to 4 kHz, exaggerating the microphone output frequency response of these vocal frequencies. The result is clear, overall well-articulated audio response tailored to match intelligibility of human voice. Our top of the line microphone, along with the M650.

INRAD M650

M650 is INRAD line-leading counterpart to the M629. Featuring a unique cardioid dynamic element with a response pattern similar to both the M629 and the M665. What differentiates the M650 from the M629 is an abrupt response change above 1 kHz to 2 kHz then flat response to 4 kHz. This microphone has well articulated overall audio response but has overall higher-end output suitable for DXing or contesting, or running the rig with speech processing turned on. Lower frequencies are somewhat diminished relative in output to the higher ones, giving the sound more high-end punch with slightly less low-end response. Classic ball microphone hood and an internal breath screen. Well-articulated overall audio with plenty of high-end punch for DX operation and/or using the speech processor on the radio to drive output. Top of the line unit like M629.

INRAD M686

M686 is a cousin to the M629, with excellent transmit audio response from a unique cardioid unidirectional dynamic element. Compared to the M629, the M686 has a similar high-end rise in the 2 to 4 kHz range, with slightly elevated higher end output useful for DXing or use with the speech processor on, with slightly less low-end response while retaining an overall well-rounded audio profile. Black metal frame, squared off metal microphone hood.

INRAD M665

M665 features a retro chrome look reminiscent of the classic Shure 565. The M665 is similar in overall response to the M650, except the abrupt rise from 1 to 2 kHz in audio response on the M665 does not occur until after 2 kHz. Overall, this microphone has a little bit less higher frequency audio output plus a slightly flatter response from 100 Hz to 2 kHz than the M650. Similar to M650, but with less high-end punch and slightly better overall frequency response. Unique cardioid dynamic unidirectional element. Built-in spherical breath and pop filter on the element. Sounds great!

INRAD M628

Flat audio response for accurate reproduction of voice spoken into the microphone with 40 Hz-15 kHz response, metal frame and element ball hood. Flat overall response across all vocal frequencies without a boost a specific frequencies to cut the lows or highs down. An excellent all-purpose microphone that can be used with just about any HF transceiver. Clean, clear SSB transmit audio at a nice price!