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Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2002 19:18:49 +0100
From: David Garcia
Subject: Re: Need Help (Shure 520DX Cable)

Hi Vince,

I've taken off the cable and substituted it by a Switchcraft thread-on
connector (item #2501, like those in old Astatics). Then I use a thread-on
to 1/4" female adapter (Switchcraft item #332A) to be able to use a
standard guitar cable to plug into the amp. The solution is robust and
dependable. I've been giggin' with it ever since and had not a problem.
Also, I think it is the most user-friendly solution, just plug-in/plug-out.
The only thing to worry about is that it takes a little "surgery"/soldering
labour to install the connector in the mic and solder the cables to it. Ask
your local Switchcraft distributor for the parts. The adapter is the most
expensive of the two pieces, but I think it's worth to spend the money on
it and avoid user-unfriendly thread-on cables...;)

Regards,

David

>I want to do away with the permanent cable that is attached to my Shure
>520DX (reissue) mic, but can't seem to figure anything out. All I can
guess
>is maybe, cut the cable 5-6in. from the mic and put a female 1/4 plug on
the
>end. Then use an instrument cable to plug into. Does anyone have any
ideas.
>I am afraid to add the weight of a female 1/4 connecter to the cable and
>still don't know how "user friendly" it would be. If I do this I have to
>replace the cable by my gig Saturday anyway. I gig with this mic all the
>time and need a very very very good solution, not just something to get me
>by.