alenK Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 Hello, I like to use B6 mics frequently. Infrequently, but too often, I learn that a protective cap has been dislodged and misplaced while the mic was being removed from talent. The cost of the replacement caps seems unnaturally high at approximately $10 each. Is there a best price source for the protective caps? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey LaCroix Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 B6 caps are in my top 5 L&D items. I keep a few extras on hand and bill whenever one goes missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Reineke Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 I replaced a lost cap last year and the lowest price I recall was about $8 from B&H. I'm sure the usual suspect vendors would do the same price if asked. Otherwise they're about $10.. and up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenK Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thank you. I imagine it is a pain to get the wire mesh stuck in the tiny caps but it sure seems like this part is made from $0.05 worth of materials and then a whole lot of *overhead* turns it into a $10 item. It seems like the kind of part that should sell in ten packs for $10 and get drop shipped direct from manufacturer in a small envelope. I can not imagine claiming "lost and damaged" for a part that seems destined to get lost, and when lost is rarely, if ever, caused as a result of carelessness or malice. The darn things just slide off when people are retrieving the mics from their hiding spots. Once they fall into clothing or onto the ground it takes a search team to find the missing part. Never the less, every time it happens it feels like I pulled $10 out of my wallet and threw it in the trash can. I was hoping someone knew of a alternate source etc. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 If the cap you use on the B6 is never changed then a dab of clear nail polish around the perimeter of the cap when it's in place will keep it there forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenK Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thank you for the suggestion. I have thought about doing something like this, but have never taken the step to try it out. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikewest Posted June 21, 2018 Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Beware - do not use superglue as it destroys electret capsules! mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alenK Posted June 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hi Mike, Thank you for the warning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnotsMedia Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Appreciate the clear Nail Polish tip. Going to give it try on m B3’s & B6’s... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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