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Post by robo on Mar 7, 2023 18:51:40 GMT -6
I recently bought a Beyerdynamic TG V70 from Reverb and it has a strong Axe body spray (or some cheap cologne) smell coming from it. It makes singing into it really unpleasant. I’m pretty sure it’s the foam inside the head cap that is holding the smell. Anyone have any ideas? I put it over a heater vent to air out and now my whole house stinks  The mic sounds great though! |
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Post by tasteliketape on Mar 7, 2023 19:25:34 GMT -6
Maybe put it in a box with some charcoal for a few days . Don’t think the charcoal will hurt the mic .
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Post by jmoose on Mar 7, 2023 19:32:31 GMT -6
Do you know anyone with an ozone machine? That's about the only thing that'll really nuke it. Maybe you could buy a cheap one?
Otherwise you could try leaving it outside in direct sunlight for an afternoon or three. Ideally you live in a place where the average temperature is above freezing at this time of year...
Most of the "fabreeze" style odor cleaners don't really work. They'll just cover up whatever scent is there with its own. Ick.
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Post by donr on Mar 7, 2023 20:08:41 GMT -6
I'll suggest, with a little experience in the matter, swirl and soak the unscrewed head basket and foam in water and perhaps a dash of mild detergent and then air dry it 'til it's springtime fresh. Wipe the diaphragm case carefully with a clean damp cloth. I've washed the baskets of SM58's over the years, to get rid of road case storage stank. Never gotten sick from a funky mic, to my recollection. But I've sung on a few. Our crew used to spray Ozium on our mics as a matter of course. Didn't affect the mic performance, or, maybe it did!
I'm struggling to imagine how it got so cologne'd up to begin with. I hope it wasn't an impassioned performance by a previous client or owner.
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Post by theboris on Mar 7, 2023 20:34:11 GMT -6
ozone generators can break up the bonds of many odorous chemicals, but they also break up the bonds of foam, adhesives, and many other materials, so it's a bit dicey for controlling what you want to degrade vs preserve. if you go this route, i'd recommend you do your homework for what's most susceptible, the amount generated vs. the space you're putting it in, etc. HTH.
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Post by chessparov on Mar 7, 2023 20:57:55 GMT -6
Only use it on important dates.
Chris
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Post by donr on Mar 7, 2023 21:01:47 GMT -6
Am I alone here, or is anyone else pleased a bit, to get the chance whiff of ozone when it occurs?
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Post by ericn on Mar 7, 2023 21:30:00 GMT -6
I'll suggest, with a little experience in the matter, swirl and soak the unscrewed head basket and foam in water and perhaps a dash of mild detergent and then air dry it 'til it's springtime fresh. Wipe the diaphragm case carefully with a clean damp cloth. I've washed the baskets of SM58's over the years, to get rid of road case storage stank. Never gotten sick from a funky mic, to my recollection. But I've sung on a few. Our crew used to spray Ozium on our mics as a matter of course. Didn't affect the mic performance, or, maybe it did! I'm struggling to imagine how it got so cologne'd up to begin with. I hope it wasn't an impassioned performance by a previous client or owner. Don’s method is pretty much the old live hand standard method and probably the least destructive. |
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Post by ab101 on Mar 7, 2023 21:47:08 GMT -6
In all seriousness, I was wondering if baking soda could work with the basket somehow.
I have not faced this problem the OP has. But in the ole days I remember bringing back equipment from live gigs that had deep tobacco odors.
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Post by ericn on Mar 7, 2023 22:06:05 GMT -6
In all seriousness, I was wondering if baking soda could work with the basket somehow. I have not faced this problem the OP has. But in the ole days I remember bringing back equipment from live gigs that had deep tobacco odors. All depends on the foam. |
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Post by timcampbell on Mar 8, 2023 6:38:35 GMT -6
I second using baking soda though washing the headbasket is a great idea also. Put the mic in a closed box with an opened box of baking soda for a few days.
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Post by kcatthedog on Mar 8, 2023 7:47:03 GMT -6
Why not isopro on metal parts, it will clean and naturally evaporate ?
If you soaked the foam, would isopro, dissolve it ?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 8, 2023 9:55:00 GMT -6
Sell it and a buy a new one. It’s not an expensive mic
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Post by robo on Mar 8, 2023 10:54:25 GMT -6
Cleaning the metal grill with alcohol helped a bit.
I’m worried soaking the foam will mess it up, so I’ll try the baking soda trick first. If that doesn’t work I’ll soak it.
Thanks ya’ll for the suggestions!
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Post by chessparov on Mar 8, 2023 12:14:56 GMT -6
Am saving up a couple of my further bad jokes, to celebrate your eventual success!  Chris |
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