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Post by Ward on Jul 21, 2020 7:15:00 GMT -6
So, I have two lovely sounding KM84s (wish I had more, but maybe some day) but they don't look as lovely, they are both missing their badges. Their stinking badges. So, from the U67 thread, this prompted my query: you can call Senn/Neumann in the US directly at 860-434-9190 but they will quote you full retail so you may be able to get a better price thru your favorite dealer. mc Does anyone know if Sennheiser in Lyme CT sells these to us poor lowly peasants, and secondly, are they hard to install? Rivets? Gorilla/Super glue work ok? |
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Post by michaelcleary on Jul 21, 2020 8:53:20 GMT -6
So, I have two lovely sounding KM84s (wish I had more, but maybe some day) but they don't look as lovely, they are both missing their badges. Their stinking badges. So, from the U67 thread, this prompted my query: you can call Senn/Neumann in the US directly at 860-434-9190 but they will quote you full retail so you may be able to get a better price thru your favorite dealer. mc Does anyone know if Sennheiser in Lyme CT sells these to us poor lowly peasants, and secondly, are they hard to install? Rivets? Gorilla/Super glue work ok? Yes, you can buy them directly but I dont know whats involved with the install. mc |
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Post by gwlee7 on Jul 21, 2020 9:15:38 GMT -6
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Post by Guitar on Jul 21, 2020 9:29:33 GMT -6
Chad Kelly, the microphone guru, recommends 3M Emblem Adhesive. I'm not sure exactly which product as I think there are a few different product numbers.
If the badge holds tightly from the pin fit you just need to keep it in place. The 3M stuff won't destroy the finish like super glue would, and you can scrape it off if you ever need to.
Or so I'm told. I haven't actually tried it yet.
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Post by teejay on Jul 21, 2020 9:58:06 GMT -6
Awwww...you beat me to it, gwlee. I was just going to post the same. You don't have time for this, bud. You need to go find more stinking gear!  |
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Post by Chad on Jul 21, 2020 10:15:28 GMT -6
(From an old favorite from the '80s... Weird Al's UHF)
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Post by ericn on Jul 21, 2020 10:18:28 GMT -6
The 3m stuff is the way to go, ask Chad what version to use. A version of it used by 90% of the auto makers for their stinkin badges.
In fact I was looking at a carbon spoiler for the Tesla and the guys at Unplugged performance who set a Nurbrng record told me they use a Version for their spoilers.
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Post by Guitar on Jul 21, 2020 10:34:02 GMT -6
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Post by Guitar on Jul 21, 2020 12:12:15 GMT -6
Apparently Wal Mart carries this stuff in the Auto section for $5 an ounce. Problem is you'd have to go to Wal Mart to get it, ha!
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Post by gwlee7 on Jul 21, 2020 16:43:51 GMT -6
Awwww...you beat me to it, gwlee. I was just going to post the same. You don't have time for this, bud. You need to go find more stinking gear! Gear, I don’t need no STINKING gear. Although I am eyeballing a beater tele that I could, ah, “use”. |
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Post by Ward on Jul 22, 2020 5:57:49 GMT -6
thanks everyone!
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Post by mulmany on Jul 22, 2020 16:51:51 GMT -6
Ward, I used super glue, just disassemble the body tube so you don't push glue onto the protective sleeve!
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Post by cdkelly on Sept 19, 2020 21:05:58 GMT -6
Chad Kelly, the microphone guru, recommends 3M Emblem Adhesive. I'm not sure exactly which product as I think there are a few different product numbers. If the badge holds tightly from the pin fit you just need to keep it in place. The 3M stuff won't destroy the finish like super glue would, and you can scrape it off if you ever need to. Or so I'm told. I haven't actually tried it yet. Hi, yes, I use 3M Emblem Adhesive when I'm dealing with a nickel plated microphone body because in the event that you do have some excess glue come out when pressing in the badge (it can happen), the excess can be cleaned off either then or after it dries without harming the badge or the mic body. I usually put some rubber bands around the badge to keep it secure until it cures, and it takes about a day to fully cure. You need to set it up to cure at least overnight, preferably for a full day. When I'm dealing with a spray painted, powdercoated, or matte textured surface, I sometimes use the E-6000 adhesive instead because the Emblem Adhesive can get into those textured surfaces and not come out if you mess up and get some excess. The E-6000 in those cases is a little more forgiving. Though not quite as strong, if done well, once it cures it is plenty solid enough. Likewise, it needs a full day to cure and I usually set it up overnight with rubber bands around it. As for replacement Neumann badges, there is a music retailer who (at least last time I checked) manufactures them and lists them on eBay. Last I checked, they had the small pencil mic sizes as well as the U67 and U47 sizes. They are not 'authorized' replacement badges; but they are spot on and I assume if you are just using for repair purposes, there's nothing wrong with that. They were like $50 each though... but if memory serves, I think I bought one for my old used KM84 and it was perfect. Chad |
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you can call Senn/Neumann in the US directly at 860-434-9190 but they will quote you full retail so you may be able to get a better price thru your favorite dealer. mc
