From: "Robin Carter" <>
>
> Rob,
>
> Can you or anyone else hazard a guess as to how dependable the Rode NT1-A
> might be in a warm, humid climate? I have a Rode NT4 which does well as l=
ong
> as the humidity is low. Here in South Carolina this means that I can reco=
rd
> with the NT4 only in the winter. I am hoping that the NT1-A does O.K. in
> high humidity. You mention a "wet, drippy night". These conditions would
> quickly disable my NT4.
There have been comments from a number of folk indicating moisture
sensitivity. And also ones from others indicating no sensitivity. I'm
beginning to see a inkling of a pattern. Those indicating moisture
sensitivity are often from hotter climates. Those indicating no
sensitivity seem to be from cooler climates. Maybe those two factors
combine in the case of the Rode's. And, probably lots of other mics.
Certainly the "steam bath" of the Southeast can be hard on things. Maybe
proposed mics should be tested in steam baths. Or just outside at my
place these last few days would do.
Note moisture sensitivity is to a large degree a function of the
membrane on the capsule and the charge voltage of the capsule. The rf
mics do so well in moist situations because the charge voltage is very
low in comparison to all other condenser mics. I'd expect the charge
voltage and membrane design of the NT1-A's to be similar to the NT4's.
Thus I think when there is long run experience with them they will be
similar in moisture sensitivity.
Walt
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