Print

Please login or register.
1 Hour 1 Day 1 Week 1 Month Forever
Login with username, password and session length

[Mark Lemaire]

I recently came into an old RE20. Still sounds good, but it souns 'loose' when turned in the hand. And: foam rubber dust falls out of it like a dirt shower when you do!

Strangley, though, it still has top end!!

Does anyone know how to open it up? I am assuming that it needs cleaning up in there, and probably new foam to cradle the innards. I'd love a little assistance with the process.

Thanks!!

[klaus]

http://recforums.prosoundweb.com/index.php/m/364818/0/

https://skydrive.live.com/?cid=993a80edf9120ac0&sc=photos&ct=photos&id=993A80EDF9120AC0%21139#cid=993A80EDF9120AC0&id=993A80EDF9120AC0%21142&sc=photos

...And more on my old forum (archived for your delectation!) Just search "RE20".

Even the size of the hex key necessary to open the top is mentioned!

[Mark Lemaire]

WOW! a complete guide. Thanks, K!

[Mark Lemaire]

OK! I have the mic open.

 Is there a recommended solvent to clean the foam-rubber crap off of the mic's parts? I want to be especially careful with the capsule face (covered with thin netting). I may not do anything to that area, just to be careful.

Come to think of it, the mic does function and sounds good, so cleanup is kind of optional. Regardless- what solvent (if any) is recommended?

While we're discussing this, what might one use to clean the accumulated grime off the outside of the mic casing?

Thanks!!

[Mark Lemaire]

So: I got impatient. I did clean the mic casing of all the old foam rubber dust with an old toothbrush, and carefully wiped down the soiled outside metalwork with a rag and a little ammonia water. Much better!!

For the most part, the electrical stuff was pretty clean- most of the stuff brushed away. I left the capsule and its gossomar screening alone....