I have two MXL condensers mics that I've been using quite a bit recently. I have been leaving them out and set up for my convenience.
As we are getting into the summer (Philadelphia, PA), I was curious whether the added humidity they will be exposed to would be detrimental to the mics (we have no AC in the house).
Are the diaphragms and other electronic elements in a condenser mic very sensitive to humidity? Should I be storing them in the case on a regular basis, or is it OK to leave them out?
Thanks for any input
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I'm in a dry climate now but my habit began living in San Diego.
I'm in a dry climate now but my habit began living in San Diego. I store microphones and other electonics in their cases with the little dessicant packs that come in cartons. For my big cases I still have a few bags of military version which are about the size of a large baseball rosin bag.
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saw these "Glad - Snap Lock" bags the other day when i went to the shops and thought it would work great for protecting my microphones from the humidity here in Auckland. i also threw in a silicone bag for some extra dryness :) i guess if you're going to record vocals every other day it's going to be a royal pain to bag and un-bag all the time, but it's perfect for my needs.
It is recommended that you store condensers in their case when n
It is recommended that you store condensers in their case when not in use for dust and humidity protection.