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just added this used giant to my collection from salvage inventory of a talk radio station that closed. Unlike almost all of my other EV mics, I cannot seem to unscrew either end of the barrel; I want to separate the head grill at minimum, to clean and recondition the retired pupster.
Incidently the mic sounds "average" out of the shipping box (paradoxically no smoke or unpleasant odors or stains-- which drives me to wanna press forward with the mic cleaning mission). What I have read about this mic is true, no toppy or edgy surprises, less bass, and your preamp better have some hefty noiseless gain. I tested it for male vocals and speech.
Back to my gem find's condition, something of course seems to move inside the RE20 when I shake it a certain way (for sure does not qualify as a rattle yet, but something DOES move maybe half a millimeter or less). I imagine there is a foam/rubber absorbing system that has deteriorated with time, allowing the capsule to sligthly move with gravity when tilted. I don't know how 'cause I can't open it.
Also I want to adjust/replace the internal foam padding for that (possibly more) breathier and bassy? sound when I need it.
Anyway, how do I dismantle this giant without breaking anything or bending the already weathered grill? \
Thanks in advance!
P.S. What's that mini screw hole on the head grill lip for?
Incidently the mic sounds "average" out of the shipping box (paradoxically no smoke or unpleasant odors or stains-- which drives me to wanna press forward with the mic cleaning mission). What I have read about this mic is true, no toppy or edgy surprises, less bass, and your preamp better have some hefty noiseless gain. I tested it for male vocals and speech.
Back to my gem find's condition, something of course seems to move inside the RE20 when I shake it a certain way (for sure does not qualify as a rattle yet, but something DOES move maybe half a millimeter or less). I imagine there is a foam/rubber absorbing system that has deteriorated with time, allowing the capsule to sligthly move with gravity when tilted. I don't know how 'cause I can't open it.
Also I want to adjust/replace the internal foam padding for that (possibly more) breathier and bassy? sound when I need it.
Anyway, how do I dismantle this giant without breaking anything or bending the already weathered grill? \
Thanks in advance!
P.S. What's that mini screw hole on the head grill lip for?