[jpancier]

I was looking at my Gamma's today, from which the inner foam had long disappeared, and i noticed a thin membrane around the sators. I looked around online for a bit and didnt find any info pertaining to it, so I figured one of the Stax gurus around here might know. Is it just a "dust cover" or something? Or is it essential? It seems to be in all the pictures of the Stax drivers I found on wikiphonia, but its not an essential part of the electrostatic driver element, afaik. Im asking because mine seems slightly ripped due to the open nature of the interior of the Gamma's. It doesn't affect the sound, but I wonder if I should attempt surgery......

 

[nikongod]

Yes, They are dust covers.

Depending on your definition of "essential" it is not

you dont need it for the drivers to function. OTOH, when dust gets into the drivers they squeal like a pig.

Im not sure how I would procede if the ones you have are damaged.

FWIW, the Gamma (pro) are my favorite STAX perhaps after the Omega.

 

[JaZZ]

Dust protection may be one function, but from what I know the primary function is a seal against moisture – to prevent arcing.
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[spritzer]

They also provide some damping for the driver if minimal. Best way to fix small hole is with a bit of clear, plastic tape.

 

[jpancier]

excellent! thanks for the help. ill try the tape. its a very small tear, probably from my ear bumping the film through the opening. anyone know what the material is? im gonna throw some more foam over the driver covers, and rebuild the headband which was broken. i really like them. they're a bit brighter and more forward than my 404's, but id really like to keep from using them until i can get this part repaired properly.

clear scotch tape what you recommend, spritzer?

 

[Kabeer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JaZZ /img/forum/go_quote.gif Dust protection may be one function, but from what I know the primary function is a seal against moisture – to prevent arcing. .

This is what I have been told too. If the stat drivers are exposed to moisture they would fail not too far after..

 

[spritzer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpancier /img/forum/go_quote.gif anyone know what the material is?

PVC or something very similar

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpancier /img/forum/go_quote.gif clear scotch tape what you recommend, spritzer?

That would work just fine.