[Boatanchors] Mic's / RED FLAG

[rbethman]

Does anyone still use the Shure 444 besides me?

Bob - N0DGN

On 7/18/2011 2:20 PM, Glen Zook wrote:
> The problems with the original D-104 cartridge are They are very 
> susceptible to humidity. That is, the salts dissolve when exposed to 
> humidity for a long time. They are very susceptible to shock. That is, 
> drop the microphone, or hit it very hard, and the cartridge goes bad. 
> Finally, and this is the most important, Astatic no longer makes a 
> replacement cartridge! Glen, K9STH Website: http://k9sth.com --- On 
> Mon, 7/18/11, Greg Mijal <bluebirdtele at embarqmail.com> wrote: I'm 
> wondering if something else is not correct with the transmitter's 
> audio section.  The D-104 has tons of voltage output due to it's large 
> size.  The Kobitone has less voltage out.  The only way a Kobetone 
> would make an improvement is if Larry has a bunch of bad d-104 heads.  
> I suggest driving the audio with a signal generator to find the 
> correct amount of audio voltage to get the job done, then compare it 
> with the D-104's. The Kobetone cartridge is a good way to go for any 
> xtal mic replacment.  I have two hand mic's and a re-worked D-104 
> usiing them and you really cannot tell the difference on the air.