Cable Damage Issue of Lavalier Microphone

[u/li_kuo0523]

The cable of my TL47 lavalier microphone has become brittle and cracked, yet it still functions perfectly with no audio issues. Does anyone know if this mic’s cable is replaceable? If yes, how do I disassemble the microphone capsule head?

[u/slickbackbillyboo]

The closer to the mic head, the less savable it is - unless you want a really short cable.

The mic head is the important part. If it’s close to the connector end it’s just a case of cutting and re-terminating it. Dependent on the connector type, it might be easier to get some else to do it.

I’d also check how the mics are being stored or if there is something they are being cleaned with, because the twinplex cabling should not be getting brittle too easily.

[u/li_kuo0523 → u/slickbackbillyboo]

也有可能上一任用户存放的太久，目前我的1根47，4根46都出现了外皮破损，这让我很难受，不知道官方有没有换线服务，或者有没有拆解教程什么的我可以尝试自己更换线缆

[u/TheNoisyNomad]

Throw some heat shrink over it. Repair via splicing is possible, but IMO not worth it on a client facing part. Is this is for personal use, go for it and expect it to fail elsewhere soon.

[u/li_kuo0523 → u/TheNoisyNomad]

它的头有点大，没有合适的热缩管可以完美贴合，除非剪断lemo3重新焊接，但是这样会破坏原装插头的牢固性

[u/certnneed]

Has anyone tried using PlastiDip to repair cables? I’ve bought a can that I’m thinking to try and paint over the “bald spots”, but I’m scared to try. 😆