1 Cleaning
The following simple handling and maintenance procedures can contribute to preserving the
microphone’s functionality and extend its operational lifetime.
1.1 Cleaning the microphone grid
During use in environments where the microphones are
exposed to make-up or dusty materials, the grid can get
clogged up. Remove the microphone grid from the
microphone element before cleaning it. Clean the grid in
a mixture of distilled water with a max. of 10% alcohol.
Make sure the grid is dry before remounting it on the
microphone element.
Attention: Remove the protection grid from the
microphone housing before cleaning it and keep the
capsule away from alcohol.
1.2 Cleaning the microphone cable
Residue from tape, glue or make-up on the
cable must be removed after use. Leaving these
substances on the cable over longer periods of
time may etch into the cable jacket and will
make the cable more susceptible to breaks.
The cable can easily be cleaned using organic oil
(e.g. olive oil) or hand warm distilled water with
10% alcohol.
Attention: Do not rub or bend the cable hard
since this may stress the inner cores of the cables
and cause them to break over time.
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Remove
before
cleaning
Keep dry
Note: If the microphone has been exposed to
water or sweat it must be left to dry to recover
its original specifications. Drying out the
Miniature Microphones between exposures to
humidity will also help to extend its lifetime.
Leaving the microphones with the power on
will speed up the drying process, as the built-in
preamplifier will gently heat up the microphone
(idle power ~2 mW).
Tip: In order to save battery power on the
belt pack transmitters while drying out the
microphones it is a good idea to use a P48
Phantom Power Adapter (DAD6001) or one of
the Miniature Power Supplies MPS6010,
MPS6020, MPS6030 or MPS6040. Please be
aware that the microphone will use battery
as long as it is connected to the Miniature
Power Supply.
Tip: To prevent drop-outs due to sweat in the microphone
use of sweat stoppers is recommended. Sweat stoppers are
supplied as standard with the Type 4065 and Type 4066
Headband Microphones, and are available as accessories
(DUA6010 and DUA6011) for the soft cabled Types 4060,
4061 and 4062.
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Sweat
stopper
