Beyer M500 mic

skylar · Post by **skylar** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:00 pm

Hello, I just picked up an old M500. It sounded like something was bouncing around, so I opened it up and saw that the ribbon cartridge had separated from the magnet that it was glued to.

Not to sound completely dumb, but can I just glue the ribbon element back on to the magnet with any old adhesive? Is there a specific glue I should use?

Thanks in advance.

newfuturevintage · Post by **newfuturevintage** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 5:16 pm

be careful when you're in there, that ribbon's very fragile.

I'd use any kind of glue that's strong, water resistant (to protect against breath condensate), and can be easily removed to repair the ribbon. No C.A. / super glues for sure. Maybe a thin layer of woodworker's glue? In any event, and not to be too obvious, but, be certain to not get any glue on the ribbon, or in the gap.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:08 pm

I don't think that thing is the element. It's the silk wind protector, that thing that's clamped down with screws is the ribbon.
I'd use rubber cement glue, or gorilla glue. The ribbon is aluminum, don't get any glue on it.

skylar · Post by **skylar** » Thu Sep 18, 2008 6:22 pm

Yikes. You're absolutely right. Thank you both!

newfuturevintage · Post by **newfuturevintage** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:57 am

sure thing...let us know how it works when you've got it tested. I think these things are great for live vocals...very tight pickup pattern.

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 12:08 pm

I use one in the studio for acoustic gtr, electric gtr in need of extra balls, vox, anything that every other mic sounds like crap on this mic rocks.
I've had one for over 12 years. Everybody asks if I will sell it, it sounds killer as an overhead for some old style blues and close up to an overdriven harmonica amp.
Frikkin love mine.

roscoenyc · Post by **roscoenyc** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 5:20 pm

my go to mic for basic tracks w the band or for the Voc part of Voc and Acoustic guitar.

winky dinglehoffer · Post by **winky dinglehoffer** » Fri Sep 19, 2008 9:26 pm

I had one like that, repaired it (carefully) with Rtv I think, & it worked great.

strdsk · Post by **strdsk** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 3:06 pm

The only ribbon I'll touch...a true classic! Very hip on snare too believe it or not. JD!

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Sun Sep 21, 2008 5:08 pm

A stereo pair makes an EXCELLENT overheads pair for drums on some stuff, like gritty rock blues, thick and rich.

strdsk · Post by **strdsk** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 9:51 am

I find most ribbon mics almost too mellow for my taste. While all mics differ slightly from piece to piece tone wise (even when comparing 2 of the same exact make/model/year mics) M500s almost always have an elegant top end to them. I love them on snares and vox for that reason. JD!

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:21 am

+1 on that, no loss of top end.

strdsk · Post by **strdsk** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 10:44 am

It's gotta' be the size of that ribbon in there man. I know that large ribbons are all the rage now, and have been for awhile, but count me out. I'm growing certain with every project that I use the M500 on that small and quick wins the race...at least when it comes to ribbons anyway. JD!

Brian · Post by **Brian** » Mon Sep 22, 2008 11:05 am

I think it's much sturdier too, it can take more mishandling without bad side effects.

rodabod · Post by **rodabod** » Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:42 am

Use a small quantity of superglue on top of the residual brown adhesive.

The reason the M500 is bright is due to the plastic treble resonator which you are re-attaching. Compare this part to that of the M260 f you ever see one inside.

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