Replacing your VELO-8 PCB ribbon assembly
1. Getting Started
Begin with a flat, clean, non-metallic
work surface... a wood table is perfect.
Make sure to remove all metal items that
might be attracted to the VELO-8’s very
powerful magnets. You will need a
VELO-8 replacement ribbon (obviously),
a small #1 Phillips screwdriver, a pair
small scissors to open your anti-static
non-hermetically sealed ribbon assembly
pouch (we like these small Swiss army knives, but this is not really necessary,
any pair will do) and a pair of soft, clean hands (do what your Mother says;
wash your hands!)
2. Disassembly
2a.
Using the #1 Phillips screw driver, care-
fully remove the two chassis mounting
screws located on the bottom of the VELO-8
on either side of the XLR connector.
CAUTION: Be sure to keep all screws a
good distance from the open mic chassis as
VELO-8’s magnets are extremely powerful
and so can attract metal objects in close
proximity, and at a great velocity, possibly
damaging the ribbon element.
2b.
Carefully slide off the bottom portion of
the chassis/shell (downward), taking care not
to damage the impedance and roll-off switch.
2c.
Carefully remove the (2) #1 Phillips
screws located directly underneath the plat-
form housing plate which divides the internal chassis. These two screws attach
the platform assembly to the top head shell/screen.
2d.
Carefully (did we say “carefully”
enough yet?) slide off the top head/shell
(upward), being very careful not to touch
the motor assembly. Note that the threaded
inside part of the mic head is magnetic and
can stick to the ribbon motor... so keep it
centered as you lift it off... you can do it!
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VELO-8 REFERENCE MANUAL