Microphones?

[Alan W. Fremmer]

Fellow Collectors/Restorers:
 
My question concerns the use of amplified versus non-amplified microphones  
with our old am/cw transmitters.  I have several D-104's, one of which is  the 
amplified type.  I tried both kinds with a homebrew transmitter, not on  the 
air, but listening in a nearby receiver.  It seemed to me that the  
non-amplified mic sounded more natural.  Am I imagining things or is  this actually the 
case?  Is there a situation where the amplified mic is to  be preferred?  Await 
your learned answers and thanks much in advance.
 
73, Alan - KB2HEI
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