F'king Moisture

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Ok,

I have been troubleshooting my console for about a week now.

One day it worked just fine, then it just went berzerk.

Anyway after I cracked the console ( Tascam TMD4000) I tried some things people were telling me and the damn thing was still screwing up. I only messed with it about 45min that day which was about a week ago. Anyway, my partner came in the same day later on that evening (The console was still taken apart ) he turns it on and it's been working ever since.

So I go there today, turn it on, works just fine. Then I start to thinking. Did his ass spill a brew on it or something. Then It hit me. It rained a lot that week. Damn near flooded and behind the studio it really gets flooded due to a creek.

So I thought,,, Moisture !!!!!

We took a Full Un-finished basement to put our studio.

Anyway, Back to Mic Forum,,, I only had 1 mic in there. A V67g still on the stand never moved. It worked today and I have moved it.

But whats the best way to dry out a mic if it's not damaged to remove any traces of Humidity?
Im getting the silica gels too.

FKing Georgia !!!!

Thanks

Malcolm
 
malcolm123 said:
But whats the best way to dry out a mic if it's not damaged to remove any traces of Humidity?
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Stick it in the microwave. :D

Seriously, though, there are those who advocate putting it in the oven (regular oven, that is) for a while. Shouldn't hurt anything as long as you don't bake it.
 
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chessrock said:
Stick it in the microwave. :D

Seriously, though, there are those who advocate putting it in the oven (regular oven, that is) for a while. Shouldn't hurt anything as long as you don't bake it.
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LOL

I think it may be ok. Ill put it in my truck.

shit,, My truck's like a oven when you first get in here down here in Georgia

Malcolm
 
you should store your mics in their case with a desinex pad by the diaphragm. The pad absorbs moisture. When the crystals turn color time to put the pad in the oven and dry it out. You especially need to do this with vocal mics or if you are in a high humidity area. Also always use a pop filter even if you are not getting pops because it helps prevent moisture from getting on the diaphragm. Keep you mics in their case after use. Don't let them sit out because dust collects on the diaphragm and it will fuck them up.
 
The generally accepted way to dry out a LD condenser is to put it 4-6 inches under a 100W light for about six hours.
 
Check out this site for a better alternative to the short lived silica packets. I use these here in Florida (humidity city) in conjuction with a hygometer for my acoustic guitars. One would probably do for a mic cabinet. : http://www.zorb-it.com/
 
Ahh... for once there's an advantage to living in dry-as-a-bone Southwest Idaho.
 
malcolm123 said:
But whats the best way to dry out a mic if it's not damaged to remove any traces of Humidity?
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Put the mic under a 100-watt light bulb for about 4 to 5 hours to dry it out
 
A few things...

Obviously, the 100watt bulb trick is the way to go, but in general what I'm doing with my condensors is placing them in sealed jars between uses, with silica gel. Also, have you considered a dehumidifier for the basement area. I'm keeping my A/C on as it tends to dry out the air too.
 
Re: A few things...

billisa said:
Obviously, the 100watt bulb trick is the way to go, but in general what I'm doing with my condensors is placing them in sealed jars between uses, with silica gel. Also, have you considered a dehumidifier for the basement area. I'm keeping my A/C on as it tends to dry out the air too.
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Thanks ALL

DJL - I will use the light bulb thingy.

Billisa,

Yeah, I was getting a De-Humidifyer, but after reading all the posts on the topic, I just realized that we just need to keep the HVAC running. WE generally turn the air condition off after sessions. ( Being Cheap ) I guess.

Malcolm
 
Here's a clue for you.- Get a room demidifier. I got my GE Sahara after my studio flooded. You think you got moisture problems? I was pouring water out of cabs and toroidal power supplies! 4" of water in the whole (carpeted) studio.-Lovely. I bought the dehumidifier for $10 at a yard sale, and it took 6 gallons of water out of the air in my studio in 4 hours!
It saved the carpet, and every piece of gear survived! Now, on humid days, I turn it on for an hour or so every 6 hours, and we don't have natural skin drums going slack on us in 3 minutes. It's way too noisy to use while tracking, but it can tame the water elementals in your room.-Richie
 
I'll second the dehumidifier... it's a very good idea to have one in the studio and one in the control room... I also have two "Davis Perception II" weather stations that I use to monitor the room conditions... they cost about $150 new or about half that used.
 
Well I am in Statesboro, only about an hour away and I have to say I never have had any moisture problems. Heat definately is an issue, but thats what AC is for.

BTW, I cant get you page to load Malcolm.

Beez
 
Beezoboy said:
Well I am in Statesboro, only about an hour away and I have to say I never have had any moisture problems. Heat definately is an issue, but thats what AC is for.

BTW, I cant get you page to load Malcolm.

Beez
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Sorry man, Im buliding a new server and moving it to a more secure location. It will be back up in about a week or so.

Malcolm
 
:eek: :eek: :eek: DO NOT HEAT UP A LARGE DIA COND MIC, IT WILL PREMATURLY AGE THE DIAPHRAM. :eek: :eek: :eek:


da MUTT
 
muttley said:
:eek: :eek: :eek: DO NOT HEAT UP A LARGE DIA COND MIC, IT WILL PREMATURLY AGE THE DIAPHRAM. :eek: :eek: :eek:


da MUTT
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I know fast barometric pressure and temperature changes are not good for the diaphragm in a condenser mic... but, a 100-watt light bulb works and that is how Alan Hyatt of PMI said he drys them out all the time. So what do you suggest is the best way to dry out a condenser mic? Thanks.
 
:cool: At room temperature for a day or 2, also under very gentle breeze from the heat/cooling vent in a forced air system. I placed mine about 8 ft away from register.



da MUTT
 
muttley said:
:cool: At room temperature for a day or 2, also under very gentle breeze from the heat/cooling vent in a forced air system. I placed mine about 8 ft away from register.

da MUTT
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No thank you.
 
:eek: I know fast barometric pressure and temperature changes are not good for the diaphragm in a condenser mic...

If you know this, How do you justify the heat of a 100 watt bulb??????????



da MUTT
 
DO NOT HEAT UP A LARGE DIA COND MIC, IT WILL PREMATURLY AGE THE DIAPHRAM.

If you know this, how do you justify... putting your mic under a very gentle breeze from the heater vent in a forced air system?
 
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