Hi John,
>From my notes, I recorded 105F degrees using 13volts on the resistor pack. =
So, just slightly warm to the touch.
Bruce Rutkoski
natureguystudio.com
--- In "rock_scallop" <> w=
rote:
>
> Nice!
> How hot to touch do the resistors get?
>
> John Hartog
> rockscallop.org
>
>
>
> --- In "natureguyusa" <natureguyusa@> w=
rote:
> >
> > Hi,
> >
> > I wrote up a blog article with photos to explain how I solved the issue=
s 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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