Rebuilding a Banana Microphone
Using a Heil Sound HC-5 Element
Step 1: Stock Microphone Cartridge removed from Banana Microphone
Step 2: Foil removed from cartridge
Step 3: Element removed
Empty Cartridge Shell (front and rear)
New Heil HC-5 Element
Step 4: Element installed using foam from original packing
Step 5: Wires soldered in place
pieces for assembly of rebuilt cartridge
Step 6: Assemble with cloth side toward element.
Relieve cardboard on front to line up with Mic element opening
Assembled Cartridge
Step 7: Mount cartridge in handle
Step 8: Solder audio wire to inner solder lug
(Note: Outer lug is Ground - Grounded by mounting screw)
Completed Project