[Elecraft] D-104 Mic Element Replacement

[Bill Coleman]

Heil Sound stopped selling HC4 and HC5 mike elements many years ago. (10 years ago?)

I think part of the rationale was that modern rigs have built-in equalizers that eliminated the need for a crystal microphone with a tailored response. 

> On Feb 22, 2022, at 9:03 PM, Don Wilhelm <don at w3fpr.com> wrote:
> 
> I have used electric elements in the D104 and they worked quite well.
> If you want a dynamic element, I suggest the HC4 or HC5 from Heil Sound.  I don't know if Heil is still selling those mic elements separately, but they do work well in the D104 (and other mics).

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