Re: Physics of moisture-induced mic noise

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Date: Mon Jan 4, 2010 1:39 pm ((PST))

Just for reference, in my experience AKG C451 can have problems with
humidity/moisture even in studio/indoor recording senarios (e.g.
perspiration from drummer has caused the mics to pop when used as
overheads, which is a shame as they sound great as overheads).

Cheers,

Antti Saario

On Mon, 4 January, 2010 5:10 pm, Scott Fraser wrote:

>
> Mics: (2X) AKG C451/CK1/A51 swivel joints. (Externally polarized
> condenser.) Inside Rycote blimp with fabric cover & furry windshield. Noi=
se
> event: Frequent (several per second) popping.
> Conditions: Tropical rainforest, Costa Rica.
> Time: Daytime.
> Age of mics: Probably at least 12 - 15 years.
>

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