Rocvideo Posted January 1, 2017 Report Share Posted January 1, 2017 I just purchased a new Sennheiser MKH 416. When I pull the mic out of the windscreen, the front cap comes off. Is there a reason the cap is even removable? Would I ever need to access anything behind the cap? Is my microphone defective? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glen Deakin Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Mic is not necessarily defective but if it's brand new take it back and get a new one. The front peice should not come off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 The front is to protect the capsule. You will see a round black plastic grille with circular holes Yep return to sender! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted January 2, 2017 Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Maybe this is why they're $699 these days..LOL No, it's not supposed to pop off... I am hoping you purchased from a reputable dealer... Either way, as has been mentioned...Return it for another.. If it was me I would want another, not the same one with the end piece re- mounted... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocvideo Posted January 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2017 Thanks guys. Looks like I'm sending it back. I appreciate the feedback! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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