I've got an E609 that rattles. The mic still works fine though. Has anyone taken one apart? I don't want to force anything apart, but it seems like I might have to pry the screens off. Is that the trick?
Thanks,
-=Tim=-
Thanks,
-=Tim=-
How to take apart an E609
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Re: How to take apart an E609
Tim,
I just took apart my e906 to see what I could find and ran into the same problem as you - the plastic piece that holds the two sides of the cage together seems to be welded together. Looks like you'll either void any warranty you have left or just need to send it back to Sennheiser.
Tim,
I just took apart my e906 to see what I could find and ran into the same problem as you - the plastic piece that holds the two sides of the cage together seems to be welded together. Looks like you'll either void any warranty you have left or just need to send it back to Sennheiser.
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Re: How to take apart an E609
If they come apart like the old 409 Sennheiser's taking the two screws out of the each side of the connector body will release the metal band that holds the screens. There may be plastic plugs filling the holes where the screws are. On the 409's the mic element was held inplace by a heavy thick felt piece. Again referring to the 409, after taking the screws out the mic will all but fall apart in your hands.
If they come apart like the old 409 Sennheiser's taking the two screws out of the each side of the connector body will release the metal band that holds the screens. There may be plastic plugs filling the holes where the screws are. On the 409's the mic element was held inplace by a heavy thick felt piece. Again referring to the 409, after taking the screws out the mic will all but fall apart in your hands.
Re: How to take apart an E609
You might try just pulling or prying the grill off carefully. I had a dead e604 and the whole thing was press fit together. I used a bent pointy awl to pull the grill out, and then pressed in on the XLR and the whole capsule and XLR pins came out of the front of the mic. I think it's pretty common sennheiser practice to just press fit and glue the grills on, the MD421 is like that as well.
You might try just pulling or prying the grill off carefully. I had a dead e604 and the whole thing was press fit together. I used a bent pointy awl to pull the grill out, and then pressed in on the XLR and the whole capsule and XLR pins came out of the front of the mic. I think it's pretty common sennheiser practice to just press fit and glue the grills on, the MD421 is like that as well.
Re: How to take apart an E609
If I am not mistaken, Sennheiser will replace these mics for free (or a 1/3 the value to swap).
If I am not mistaken, Sennheiser will replace these mics for free (or a 1/3 the value to swap).
Re: How to take apart an E609
I've yet to find any repair/replacement of Sennheiser microphones that was less than 70% of MAP. Robb B. and I have had spirited email discussions about this. I pointed out Shure's very friendly service prices but it appears the pricing decisions are not made my Robb (and maybe not even by Sennheiser USA).
At any rate I hope you're right about replacement of e-series but so far my experience with Evolution wireless and non-"e" dynamic microphones has been different.
Have fun, good luck.
Tim Mc
I've yet to find any repair/replacement of Sennheiser microphones that was less than 70% of MAP. Robb B. and I have had spirited email discussions about this. I pointed out Shure's very friendly service prices but it appears the pricing decisions are not made my Robb (and maybe not even by Sennheiser USA).
At any rate I hope you're right about replacement of e-series but so far my experience with Evolution wireless and non-"e" dynamic microphones has been different.
Have fun, good luck.
Tim Mc
Re: How to take apart an E609
Tim, I am going to retrack some of my statement, the repair process was handled by my partner. We sent in 2 e604s for repair; one was covered under warrenty (free) and the other one we had to pay $50. They swapped both out with new ones in return.
Tim, I am going to retrack some of my statement, the repair process was handled by my partner. We sent in 2 e604s for repair; one was covered under warrenty (free) and the other one we had to pay $50. They swapped both out with new ones in return.