[Heath] Looking for replacement cable for Shure CB41 desk microphone

[Dave Edwards]

My suggestion would be to sell it, with the note that cable is "crispy" 
and should be replaced.
You may end up spending more on a replacement cable than you get for the 
microphone!!

....Dave


On 3/26/14, 9:14 PM, Robert Groh wrote:
> Going through my assorted microphones - cleaning up, checking 
> operation and generally getting them ready to put on the market.  Now 
> working on a Shure CB41 desk microphone (circa mid-1970s) (Heathkit 
> sold a version for their radios) and the coiled cable is in pretty bad 
> shape.  For some reason, the jacket breaks apart when it is bent and 
> even the insulation on the inner wire(s) are pretty darned fragile.  
> The audio line's (which is covered with a braided shielding) 
> insulation will break off if you just pinch it with your fingers. 
> Really bad.  I am going to cut it back 6" or so later tonight and see 
> if it is better farther in but, so far (going up an inch or so), it is 
> not looking good.
>
> I can, of course, sell it 'as is' and just tell folks that the cable 
> is bad but I would rather have some alternatives.  To that end I am 
> looking for a source for replacement coiled cable for the mike.  It 
> has 4 wires total - one wire (shielded) for the audio, one wire for 
> the ground connection and 2 wires for T/R switching. The existing 
> cable is a 'curly' cable which is good but (in addition to the 
> 'falling apart' problem) is pretty darned stiff.
>
> I've looked on the web, checked out eBay and Amazon and found a couple 
> of possiblities but I certainly am open to any other suggestions.  
> Thanks for all comments!!
>
> 73
> Bob Groh, WA2CKY
>
>
>
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