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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 8:48 am    
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I have this old Electrovoice mic from the '60s but need a cable for it. Can anyone tell me what kind of cable it takes and where I can find one?
Thanks,
J'beaux

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Bill Hatcher

 

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Atlanta Ga. USA
Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 10:34 am    
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http://www.oaktreeent.com/Vintage_Style_Microphone_Cables.htm


Found this place on the net.

Your cable connector looks like 4 pin Amphenol.
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 10:48 am    
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Thanks Bill. Looks like the cable costs more than the dang mic did. Oh well, inflation and all...
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Al Szwarc

 

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Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 12:45 pm     Mike
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Hi Jim: Is that a 664 EV mike? al
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Jerry Meek

 

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Colorado, USA
Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 1:09 pm     Electrovoice 664
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Jim
I have one I bought new when they were new I looked at the original cable that came with it it does have a 4 pin receptical in mike but only 3 pins in the cable end and it works fineif you can find the cable end I can look and tell you which pins are in use hope this helps. Jerry
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 3:04 pm    
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It's a 'Slimair' Model 636. Jerry, I don't have a cable to show you the end. A cable is what I need to buy. Thanks.
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Steve Alcott

 

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New York, New York, USA
Post  Posted 26 Nov 2007 10:48 pm    
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Try Antique Electronics or Angela Instruments.
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Larry Robinson

 

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Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 4:31 am    
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If it's a model 664, it's a dual impedance mic, pin 3&4 are for Lo Z. Pin 1&2 are Hi Z. You can use a 2 conductor shielded mic cable and make your own for a lot less than one alread made. Finding a connector for the cable shouldn't be a problem.
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 5:26 am    
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Larry, thanks for all that wonderful detail but, as posted above, it is not a model 664; it is a model 636.
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Charlie Tryon


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Glovertown Newfoundland, Canada
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 6:17 am    
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Jim let me check around home I think I may still have one of those connectors kickin around. As far as cable any mic cable will work there is nothing trick about the setup of these mic's. If I have one I will send it to you no charge.

Charlie
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 6:37 am    
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Thanks Charlie!
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Larry Robinson

 

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Peachtree City, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 8:59 am    
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I found a spec sheet for the 636. Pins on the mic are the same as those of 644. Mic is also a dual Z. Hope this helps.
Larry
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 9:01 am    
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Thanks Larry. Good info.
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Charlie Tryon


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Glovertown Newfoundland, Canada
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 9:06 am    
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Jim do you want me to put a cable and XLR in with the connector if I find it?????
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 9:59 am    
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Sent you an email, Charlie. Many thanks.
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Roger Edgington


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San Antonio, Texas USA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 6:11 pm    
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Jim. I have 2ea 664 with the same problem.
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 27 Nov 2007 6:29 pm    
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Hey Roger,
They're pricey but the link that Bill Hatcher posted above has cables for the 664.
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Charlie Tryon


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Glovertown Newfoundland, Canada
Post  Posted 28 Nov 2007 5:38 am     MIC CONNECTOR
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Boy you are some lucky Jim went home last night and walked right to self where I thought the connector would be and low and behold there it was. So now I just need to know if you want this wired for low Z with an XLR on the other end or do you want high Z with 1/4 inch on the other end of the cable????

Charlie
If you want to give me a call I'm in the office until noon today and my number is on the email i sent you.
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Jim Cohen


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Philadelphia, PA
Post  Posted 28 Nov 2007 5:49 am    
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Hey Charlie, that's great. I replied to your email yesterday but maybe you didn't get it? I'd like it with Low-Z/XLR please.

Many thanks for your help!

Jim
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