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Post by phdamage on Dec 21, 2023 10:10:18 GMT -6
So I have some stuff on a couple mics I use mostly for vocals. I assume it's just spit, but I can't seem to get it off with either an all purpose cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Not too fussed about it, but I might be selling the one soon, and would rather it look as good as it can.
The one is a Lawson tube 47. I'm hesitant to use anything abrasive because (much as I hate the gaudy look), I don't wanna strip the gold plating off. The other is my Stam tube 47. I think it could take a little more abrasiveness without harming anything, but still baffled as to why I can't just wipe this gunk off.
What would you do? Magic eraser?
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Post by thehightenor on Dec 21, 2023 10:23:53 GMT -6
Yikes .... leave well alone imho.
A job for an expert in my not so expert opinion.
I imagine the reason it won't easily wipe off is - it has caused some oxidation of the super thin gold layer - it's normal for an LDC and can be kept as a minimum with a pop filter.
To be honest, I've never had an LDC cleaned even professionally - some are 25 years old - yes there's some signs of use on the capsule but I'm certain it's at least some part of why they've mellowed so beautifully.
Were you're mics sounding off?
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Post by ericn on Dec 21, 2023 11:03:44 GMT -6
Specificity for the Lawson give Gene a shout, nobody will have better advice. Besides the Lawson’s are some of the nicest people you will ever deal with.
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Post by phdamage on Dec 21, 2023 15:05:12 GMT -6
true about the Lawsons! very kind and responsive folks. good call!
no problem sonically with them at all, just hoping to have them looking squeaky clean if I sell one - likely the Lawson (I still have the FET and the tube 251, so I can still get a tube 47 outta there if I need it)
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Post by phdamage on Dec 21, 2023 15:05:42 GMT -6
oh and I always use a pop filter. just apparently had some very spitty vocalists lately.
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Post by ericn on Dec 21, 2023 20:58:03 GMT -6
oh and I always use a pop filter. just apparently had some very spitty vocalists lately. Awesome but give the Lawsons a shout and report back, a jeweler friend always tells me gold finishes can be weird ( ok his wife works for my wife I texted her and got a call the manufacturer reply ). |
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