Help! Damaged body thread

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When replacing the capsule of my Rode NT5 with the omni capsule I probably over tightened and now the threads on the body seems damaged. The threads on the capsule look fine. The capsule barely locks probably only one thread holding.

Please help me to repair. The mic and capsule are out for warranty for a long time.
 
Hmm. Doesn't sound like something that could be repaired at home.
I expect it'd take a hell of a lot of over-tightening to reem the threads on a mic, though! :eek:
 
I understand that the thread should be CONDUCTIVE. Therefore wrapping a Teflon tape around the male thread is not an option. I am correct?

Then, is wrapping a thin aluminum folio around the male thread and screwing in the capsule can be a solution? Or just taping the capsule from outside with a normal clear sticky tape to the body can be a solution? Or any other way?
 
Does the mic need to be opened again? Is it something you do often? If not try using a small amount of low grip thread lock (locktite) on the damaged threads, snug it down and let it dry.
 
No, I plan to stick with the omnis. But is the Loctite conductive? Or is it necessary for it to be conductive?
I thought that the capsule connects to the negative with the thread and the positive with the plunge in the center. Or am I just wrong about this conductivity thing between the body of the mic and the body of the capsule?
 
It would stand to reason that the entire casing would be grounded.
Whether the thread is responsible for making that connection or it's made internally, I do not know.
However, I can't see the harm in using some foil in the same way you would plumber's tape.
 
I like the idea of some kind of foil to be used like plumbers tape or Teflon tape, but I'm willing to bet it's a temporary fix. Duct tape the thing together then do some (what's the term they use for guitars) "relic'ing" to give it a real road worn look. :D
 
Sorry,

I'm not a mic tech. Loctite is not conductive, so if it blocked a signal, that would be bad. I don't want to suggest something that might not work or damage your mic. I didn't know the threads had to make contact. What about a tiny screw(s) through the side to secure the two units. Making sure the screw(s) doesn't touch anything?
 
Chili said:
I like the idea of some kind of foil to be used like plumbers tape or Teflon tape, but I'm willing to bet it's a temporary fix. Duct tape the thing together then do some (what's the term they use for guitars) "relic'ing" to give it a real road worn look. :D
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Haha, yeah. It's not the most solid of solutions, although if it holds and you've no intention of changing the capsule it might do OK.

If you can get conductive epoxy that'd be the absolute job, but it's not cheap.

Making a threaded hold in the outer shell (capsule?) so that a grub screw can tighten onto the body threads might not be a bad idea but it's a bit involved…
I'd probably buy a new mic if it came to that.
 
It might be possible to re-thread it - where are you based?

If not then try buying some copper tape (Farnell or ebay) and give that a go.
 
:)

I know you're joking, but for anyone else, superglue will make your tech curse you (and bill you) if you ever have to send it for repair.
 
Have a talk to the Rode tech support, very helpful people.

Alan
 
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