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Replace Shure 444 Mic Cable

 

The rubber insulation is cracked. Would like to continue to use the mic as it still has great audio. Appreciate any recommendations on sourcing a coiled cable to match otherwise straight cable ok.

Thanks
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73
John?N4YE
Jim W7RY
 

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Any modern microphone cable will work fine. Its 2 conductor (red and blue wire) with a shield. Just like the 444 stock cable. Its also the same size.

Easiest way is to by a mic cord with XLR connectors on each end, and simply cut them off.

Guitar center has them in stock, or ebay has 1000s of them to choose from.? The cheap cables will work fine.

73, Jim W7RY



On 1/3/2024 9:19 AM, John N4YE wrote:
The rubber insulation is cracked. Would like to continue to use the mic as it still has great audio. Appreciate any recommendations on sourcing a coiled cable to match otherwise straight cable ok.

Thanks
--
73
John?N4YE

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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY
Jim W7RY
 

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Oh... And these are straight cables.

Coiled cords are much more expensive and harder to work with.

W7RY



On 1/3/2024 9:26 AM, Jim W7RY via groups.io wrote:
Any modern microphone cable will work fine. Its 2 conductor (red and blue wire) with a shield. Just like the 444 stock cable. Its also the same size.

Easiest way is to by a mic cord with XLR connectors on each end, and simply cut them off.

Guitar center has them in stock, or ebay has 1000s of them to choose from.? The cheap cables will work fine.

73, Jim W7RY



On 1/3/2024 9:19 AM, John N4YE wrote:
The rubber insulation is cracked. Would like to continue to use the mic as it still has great audio. Appreciate any recommendations on sourcing a coiled cable to match otherwise straight cable ok.

Thanks
--
73
John?N4YE

--
Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY

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Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY
 

John,

Be cautious about cheap quality import cords as well as local cords that are stiff.

73,

Evan, K9SQG

On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 10:19:11 AM EST, John N4YE <johnb.n4ye@...> wrote:


The rubber insulation is cracked. Would like to continue to use the mic as it still has great audio. Appreciate any recommendations on sourcing a coiled cable to match otherwise straight cable ok.

Thanks
--
73
John?N4YE

 

As to straight cable, I've used the cable from Heil with success for years.




On Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at 10:27:09 AM EST, Jim W7RY via groups.io <jimw7ry@...> wrote:


Oh... And these are straight cables.

Coiled cords are much more expensive and harder to work with.

W7RY



On 1/3/2024 9:26 AM, Jim W7RY via groups.io wrote:
Any modern microphone cable will work fine. Its 2 conductor (red and blue wire) with a shield. Just like the 444 stock cable. Its also the same size.

Easiest way is to by a mic cord with XLR connectors on each end, and simply cut them off.

Guitar center has them in stock, or ebay has 1000s of them to choose from.? The cheap cables will work fine.

73, Jim W7RY



On 1/3/2024 9:19 AM, John N4YE wrote:
The rubber insulation is cracked. Would like to continue to use the mic as it still has great audio. Appreciate any recommendations on sourcing a coiled cable to match otherwise straight cable ok.

Thanks
--
73
John?N4YE

--
Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY

--
Thanks and 73, Jim W7RY
 

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I have used Belden and Carol cables for years and have never had a problem with them.? This was in a sound reinforcement situation, stage work, outdoor events, etc.? The cables stand up much, much better than anything Chinese or what you might get at your local music store.? It’s also less expensive, although you do have to put your own connectors on.

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Clint, VE3CMQ
 

Thanks everyone.
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73
John?N4YE
 
Edited

Shure 444 Desk Microphone (High Impedance)?
User Guide

Original cable (70A253) was 2-conductor (black and white) shielded with plastic outer jacket,
7 feet (2.1 meters) in length.

For Replacement Straight Cables with Amateur Radio Desk Microphones,
I prefer to use Heil Wire (HW), 2-conductors within shield and 2-conductor UTP.

1.) Readily available in 10, 20, and 50 feet from Heil Sound or DX Engineering.


2.) Black and White conductors within Shield,
designated for Unbalanced or Balanced Microphone Elements.

3.) Red and Blue conductors (Unshielded Twisted Pair) perfect for
DC voltages (control) used by Transceivers for Push-to-Talk (PTT) function.

4.) The Wire Colors used Match usage by Many American microphones (1950s - 1970s)
used with Amateur Radios and Public Address Systems (Shure, Turner, EV)

greg, w9gb
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WHAT ABOUT COILED CORDS ??
Retractile Cords (Telephone Industry)

Customization by Computer Hobbyists have DIY Addressed this for past 15 years.
They have Added BLING to their Keyboard and USB cables.


DIY Making Coiled Cords
or Repairing Stretched Mobile Microphone Cables !!
YouTube?


Stretched Keyboard Coiled Cable Restored


HOW IT’S MADE — Retractile Cords
The Reversing Step, shown at the End of the Video, is an Important Step
 

Thanks Greg. Perfect.
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73
John?N4YE

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