Shure RK244G User Manual

RK244G Replacement Screen and Grille

Screen and Grille
Assembly

Nameplate

Slot

Foam Pad

Resonator

The Shure RK244G is a replacement screen and grille
assembly for the Model SM57 microphone. The RK244G
consists of the complete screen and grille assembly, an
extra retainer ring, and nameplate.

REMOVAL

CAUTION: Use extreme care in removing the

screen and grille assembly. Avoid damaging the clear
plastic diaphragm! Bending or tearing the diaphragm will
affect the microphone response, and may require complete

cartridge replacement.

Rotate to align
double tabs with flat
area beneath the
grille

Retainer Ring

Diaphragm

Flat Area Perforated Collar

Groove

3. Wrap the new retainer ring around the cartridge groove just
above the perforated collar.

4. Hold the two ends of the retainer ring closed around the
cartridge and center them above a flat area on the side of the
cartridge.

5. Hook the crimped tab at the back of the retainer ring into one
of the two slots in the grille.

6. Lower the front edge of the grille assembly over the retainer
ring until it contacts the tops of the two metal tabs and holds
the retainer ring closed. Be sure the collar is tucked un-

derneath the grille.

7. Use a small screwdriver to tuck the two metal tabs under
the edge of the grille assembly. Continue lowering the grille
assembly into place until the tabs lock into the slot on the
retainer ring.

8. When properly assembled, the grille assembly can be rotated
while the perforated collar is held in one position.

9. Remove the paper backing from the replacement nameplate.
Locate the raised index mark along the lower edge of the
grille assembly and affix the nameplate so that it covers the
retainer ring holes, but not the index mark.

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Double Tabs

Flat Area

1. Peel the old nameplate off and discard it.

2. Rotate the grille assembly until the two metal tabs are cen­tered above one of the recessed flat areas (visible through
the perforated collar). Refer to the exploded diagram above.

3. Use a small (1/16 in. blade maximum) screwdriver to depress
the two metal tabs while you lift the grille up and over the
metal tabs.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: As in the disassembly process above,

take care not to damage the clear plastic diaphragm!

1. Remove the retainer ring from the new screen and grille
assembly.

2. Insert pad into grille assembly and press resonator on top of
pad. Be sure the indented side of resonator is facing
away from foam pad (see exploded diagram).

© 2013 Shure Incorporated
27B3164 (Rev. 1)

Label Index Tab

If you have a Shure microphone that requires a different
nameplate (SM77, PE65, PE66, 545, etc.), please contact
Shure’s Service Department.

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