SM58 protection grille deformed

[vivien]

I knocked down a SM58. The protection grille is deformed but the microphone still works. I think that the cartridge is not damaged because the microphone fell on the protection grille. Do you think it can change the qualities of the microphone? Or must I necessarily change the protection grille?
Thanks for your answers.

[ausrock]

Vivien,
Dont worry, it happens all the time......well almost.

I would suggest that if you can't hear any appreciable difference in the mic's sound, then it is OK and unless the grille is badly damaged I wouldn't replace it, unless it belongs to some-one else and you feel obligated to replace it.

Peace.........ChrisO

[pacoonbass]

Before you go buying a replacement... try taking off the windscreen and using a broomhandle (rounded end) to push the screen from the inside out. Most times with a little muscle you can get it pretty close to the original shape. Use finesse as not to tear the screen.

As for sound characteristics... Sure, maybe a very small difference would be noticed, in the most critical listening environment (proximity of the screen and foam to the mic element. Unless you managed to damage the working elelments, which is doubtful). But for home recording and/or stage, I seriously doubt you could tell. Even in a critical environment, you never know.

Just last week, my band was tracking some new material. Our singer was getting frustrated with the vocals on one particular track. Sound, performance,... it was hard to finger. We threw up the 58 he uses in rehearsal, with a U67 placed behind it. Letting him sing like he's used to, with the 58 essentially a prop. (Not a new trick, I think the idea came from "Behind the Glass", I wish I could remember to give proper credit)....

You guessed it, that beat to hell, crusted with who knows what filth/funk, 58 gave a signal that worked on that track. Sat in the mix and just felt right. Obviously I am not suggesting that a 58 is better than a U67 (wish I had one at home).. but in this case it worked, dents and all. Don't worry, your 58 should give you many more years of great use.

[Henri Devill]

Now it has some personality ! Idon't think that you have anything
to worry about .A 58 or 57 can take a pretty good beating

Don

[Wil Davis]

I wouldn't worry too much about it - the SM58 can take a lot of physical abuse. when someone asks me to lend them a mic, it's usually an SM58 which gets loaned, and not one of the condensers, for that very reason...

- Wil

[darrin_h2000]

Go to mars and get some gold replacements for 5.00 who knows you may want to replace all of your screens these are cool

[enemyofthesun]

yep mine have been thrown, stepped on, dropped and slobbered on.

Other then the slobber I havent had a problem

[db51]

Salut Vivien!

you're the first french guy I've seen on this bbs, welcome

[darrin_h2000]

You may be able to find someone from loisiana or canada if you look hard enough.