How to clean the Shure SM58 Grille

Written By: nat coll
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How to clean the Shure SM58 Grille

Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

5

Time Required

50 minutes - 1 hour

Introduction

The grille is the part of the microphone that you speak into. Keeping the grille clean ensures that your sound quality is at its best.

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    • Hold the microphone just below the grille with one hand while using your other hand to rotate the grille clockwise to remove.

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    • Completely unscrew the grille and slide it off of the top of the microphone. The unprotected microphone is delicate, so place it somewhere safe while you follow the next steps.

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    • Put two drops of dish soap into a cup.

    • Add water to cup until half full.

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    • Place the grille in the solution of soap and water.

    • Let the grille soak for half an hour.

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    • Remove the grille from the cup and rinse it with cold water.

    • Allow the grille to air dry.

    • Make sure the grille and the foam inside it are completely dry before placing it back on the microphone.

    Carefully remove the THIN foam filter Inside the grill. Wash this in the 2 drops of Dawn water solution.

    Gently rinse in cool running water, blot dry and allow to dry. Reinstall into the grill after they both have dried.

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