Nice!
How hot to touch do the resistors get?
John Hartog
rockscallop.org
--- In "natureguyusa" <> =
wrote:
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> 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 <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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