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Re: A strange noise in Rode Nt-1A and NT-2A

Subject: Re: A strange noise in Rode Nt-1A and NT-2A
From: "natureguyusa" natureguyusa
Date: Tue Jul 17, 2012 11:29 am ((PDT))
Hi,

I wrote up a blog article with photos to explain how I solved the issues of=
 condensation with my Rode NT1-A's using heaters.

http://www.natureguystudio.com/blog/?p=3D192

Hope this helps,
Bruce Rutkoski
Owner
www.natureguystudio.com


--- In  vickipowys <> wrote:
>
> Bruce,
>
> Sounds interesting how you warm up your mics!  Could you elaborate
> more please, e.g. photos?
>
> thanks,
>
> Vicki
>
>
>
> On 17/07/2012, at 6:04 AM, natureguyusa wrote:
>
> > Hi Arnthor,
> >
> > I use the Rode NT1-A microphones and have similar issues when the
> > microphones are exposed to high humidity. The moisture condenses on =

> > the large element and essentially the mics either stop working,
> > make a popping sound, or just make noise. The only thing you can do =

> > is to keep the mics as dry as possible. I use some resistive
> > heaters (some resistors powered by a 12 volt battery)on the back
> > side of the microphone's screen, and under my windscreen to heat
> > the mic up some to stop condensation. The issues usually occur in
> > the early mornings, especially if foggy. Sometimes, I just have to
> > wait for the heaters to do their work before recording. Try not to
> > leave them outside overnight. Once dried out, the microphones
> > return to normal operation.
> >
> > Hope this helps,
> > Bruce Rutkoski
> > Owner
> > www.natureguystudio.com
>








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