Introduction
The following guide will teach you how to examine the wind screen, power cord, jack, and diaphragm.
What you need
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Remove the windscreen from the top of the microphone.
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Once the foam windscreen is removed, examine the windscreen looking for thinning, holes, tears, or discoloration. Any of these issues may be the cause of the sound distortion.
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Locate the jack of the microphone and look for: discoloration, rust, breaks in the piece, as well as making sure the jack is not bent or torn from the power cord.
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Inspect the cord for splits, breaks, or loose wires. Check the cord from one end to the other, making sure the cord is attached to the microphone.
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Another to assessing distortion is to inspect the diaphragm. For further information, see the Diaphragm Examination Guide
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Use a Phillips head (#00) screwdriver, to remove the diaphragm and separate the diaphragm from the base of the microphone.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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