timeistight
672 posts
Jul 01, 2012
11:48 AM
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I have a couple of Shure bullet mics that still have the original attached cables. I'd like to replace the cables with Switchcraft connectors but it sounds like a tricky job for a klutz like me.
There's a guy on eBay selling selling threaded bushings that allow that connectors to be installed in the mic stand socket instead of in the cable hole. Anyone have any opinions on going this route?
I know Greg does this job, but I'm kind of nervous about the border crossings required to get the mics to him and back (I'm in Canada).
Last Edited by on Jul 01, 2012 6:17 PM
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Kingley
2033 posts
Jul 01, 2012
11:57 AM
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For what it's worth, my advice is to send it to Greg and have the job done properly. Just it to him via a signed and insured courier firm and everything should be fine.
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shbamac
198 posts
Jul 01, 2012
2:12 PM
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It's a pain in the ass to install a switchcraft connectors unless you have all the tooling and everything... Would be worth it to send to someone that does it on a regular basis, such as Greg.
Personally I don't like the fact that you can't use the mic on a stand after you have installed a switchcraft connector. So I decided to do something a little different.
Last Edited by on Jul 01, 2012 2:12 PM
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didjcripey
311 posts
Jul 01, 2012
2:51 PM
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I haven't used the bushings you describe, but made one up myself to do the same thing. I prefer it that way; it looks good and places the connector and cable at a good balanced location. The volume control can then come out the hole that had the cable in. I also like the fact that it is completely reversible. I see these mics as pieces of history and to be able to return them to their original condition is a good thing.
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Lucky Lester
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timeistight
673 posts
Jul 01, 2012
6:09 PM
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"I also like the fact that it is completely reversible. I see these mics as pieces of history and to be able to return them to their original condition is a good thing."
But you do have to drill through the shell to pass the wires, don't you?
Last Edited by on Jul 01, 2012 6:15 PM
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didjcripey
313 posts
Jul 01, 2012
7:40 PM
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yes, but its a pretty small hole, just enough to pass a couple of wires (one actually, because the shell is earthed and you don't need a seperate wire) and it would be easily filled if desired.
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Lucky Lester
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Greg Heumann
1669 posts
Jul 01, 2012
11:12 PM
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I do the job correctly for $35.
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/Greg
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timeistight
674 posts
Jul 02, 2012
6:59 AM
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I know you'd do a great job, Greg, but I'm worried about the border and the mails. How do you ship to Canada?
Last Edited by on Jul 02, 2012 7:11 AM
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Greg Heumann
1670 posts
Jul 02, 2012
7:53 AM
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People send me stuff from all over the world, all the time. The postal service works fine. I use United States Postal Service "Priority Mail International". Shipping a mic and cable to Canada that way is $30. Email me for address & shipping instructions if you want it.
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/Greg
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