How to replace the Foam in an RE20?

[jdunn]

I don't know, but EV doesn't charge all that much to clean the capsules. I bought an old one and had it cleaned. A fellow engineer remarked that it's the best RE-20 he's heard.

[John Suitcase]

Yeah, I'm starting to think that's the best option.

Thanks!

[Jim Williams]

It's the only option. They will clean out all the melted foam, install the new foam and then register the mic with your name in their lifetime warrenty, all for around $50, even if it's used.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

[dejacky]

add shipping costs both ways and it's not so cheap anymore. I ordered the replacement foam for my RE-20 for dirt cheap..sitting in my desk drawer. When is someone going to come up with a DIY RE-20 maintenance guide with pictures?

[pan60]

i just sent three mic's to ev a few months back, it is the way to go.
the total bill shipping and all was only $70.00.
and one of the mic's ( a RE-16 ) looked like it was used for a hammer, now it is like new.

[Jim Williams]

Originally Posted by dejacky

add shipping costs both ways and it's not so cheap anymore. I ordered the replacement foam for my RE-20 for dirt cheap..sitting in my desk drawer. When is someone going to come up with a DIY RE-20 maintenance guide with pictures?

Yea, I did the same thing. Once I saw the foam "residue" all over the element I elected to let the experts do it. Do you think you know how to remove it without damage? So, EV charges me $35 dollars to do it. No Brainer.

Here's a hint: just because you can DIY, it doen't make you the best qualified to do it.

One thing I've learned, let the talented people do their job, less headaches.

Jim Williams
Audio Upgrades

[andychamp]

Some years back, I sent several old EV mics to the local importer (Mark IV at the time) for minor repairs. Not only did they repair them, but they also cleaned them, changed the grubby old foams and even replaced missing stickers. All free of charge (postage only).
Nice to read that this co. still takes their clients seriously.

[jdunn]

Originally Posted by dejacky

add shipping costs both ways and it's not so cheap anymore. I ordered the replacement foam for my RE-20 for dirt cheap..sitting in my desk drawer. When is someone going to come up with a DIY RE-20 maintenance guide with pictures?

Dude this is Gearslutz! Are you seriously too cheap to send in a couple RE-20's for repair?

Disclaimer: I'm not saying that you are required to have X amount of dollars in your bank account to post here or anything. That would be rude. I'm just joking, so there's no need to reply with a lengthy diatribe about what an a$$hole I am.

[dejacky]

Originally Posted by jdunn

Dude this is Gearslutz! Are you seriously too cheap to send in a couple RE-20's for repair?

Yes

[jdunn]

Originally Posted by dejacky

Yes

Well, it may comfort you to know that there are numerous reports of them sounding better after EV cleans them. Otherwise, you may risk ruining one in the effort to learn how to replace the foam. That would certainly be costlier than sending them to EV in the first place.

I like your reply though.

[wavcatcher]

EV service is one of the best. I wouldn't even think twice about sending it back to them
for a cleaning and reapair. How many other companies support their customers to the extent EV does? For that reason, take advantage of their excellent service before it fades away. Meaning, if enough people don't keep taking advantage of their great service dept, how long is it until they don't feel it's important enough to customers to continue and therefor a good service dept. is an expense to reconsider.

[jdier]

Thought I would share. Just sent an RE20 back to EV in NE and the lifetime warranty is no longer honored. If you bought a newer one and had all of the documents I get the feeling they would work with you, but an old used one will cost you to get it fixed.

With that said, I had a lot of work done on mine for only $120 (including return shipping, not my shipping to NE)

The mic came back in pristine condition and the turnaround time was incredibly quick.

One recommendation I will share: If you want your mic fixed and cleaned up at any cost, include your CC number on the return form. If you want to be quoted a price to fix it, do not include the CC number. If they have your credit card number they will just do all the work, charge you and ship it back.

I sent it to them on a Thurdsay and I called Monday to get a price quote on the repairs and they reported that it was done and shipping back to me already.

Very happy with the service.

Jim

[Johns]

I had my RE20 cleaned by EV about 10 years ago. They were quick, it was cheap, and the mic sounded great.