Mic box foam
Mic box foam
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I'm looking for a source for replacement foam for an old metal EV RE-20 mic box. I called EV factory service, actually Bosch is where I eneded up and they said they don't sell the foam but would happily sell me a new case. I'm assuming once I find the right foam I'll just cut it myself, no big deal.
If anyone knows where I can find the right stuff please let me know.
I'm looking for a source for replacement foam for an old metal EV RE-20 mic box. I called EV factory service, actually Bosch is where I eneded up and they said they don't sell the foam but would happily sell me a new case. I'm assuming once I find the right foam I'll just cut it myself, no big deal.
If anyone knows where I can find the right stuff please let me know.
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I've heard the stuff can be cut with a bread knife using some sort of straight edge as a guide, I guess I'll find out if I can get my hands on some. My other concern is whatever foam I use needs to be compatible with storing mcrophones and won't release vapors that might damage the mic in some way. It would have been nice if EV would have told me what kind of foam to get at least, but they really didn't have much information for me.
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Oh, I didn't think about that. I'm sure if it gives off some sort of gas that it would happen when you cut it. I imagine airing it out for a day would be fine.My other concern is whatever foam I use needs to be compatible with storing mcrophones and won't release vapors that might damage the mic in some way.
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When I had to replace the foam in my re20 case, I just reused some heavy duty packing foam and cut it with a snap knife. Easy enough.
Note: if the case's foam is disintegrating, chances are pretty good the foam in the re20 is as well. Shake it over a white piece of paper to see if any foam bits are falling out. If they are order a foam replacement kit from EV. It's a PITA to change, but necessary, as the foam holds the capsule in place.
Note: if the case's foam is disintegrating, chances are pretty good the foam in the re20 is as well. Shake it over a white piece of paper to see if any foam bits are falling out. If they are order a foam replacement kit from EV. It's a PITA to change, but necessary, as the foam holds the capsule in place.
Thanks for the input guys, I think I'll just find some polypro packing material and go with that. The mic I'm going to keep in the case is actually a fairly new RE-27, the case got stolen and I was able to find this sweet old RE-20 metal case for cheap, it's got the old EV logo on it, and had no foam in it when I bought it.
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