I am so stoked to talk to you about microphones, but before I do, we need to have a serious chat. Your mic isnât just the most sensitive piece of equipment in your studio, itâs probably the most fragile. Iâm not telling you donât drop your microphone.
I know youâre not stupid, but a lot of people, including this guy, like to leave mics set up. Itâs not really the best idea, mostly because theyâre prone to getting knocked over. But we both know youâre gonna do it anyway, so remember this.
The capsule you see in here is gold or mylar. Itâs like a butterfly wing. It needs to be very light.
Smoke of any kind or vaping is a really bad idea. Your mic also hates humidity, so I suggest bagging it when youâre not using it. You can also save those little silica packets you get.
Thatâll keep it nice and dry. Just remember the desiccant inside is only good for about six to eight weeks, but you can dry it out by zapping it about a minute on each side of the microwave. And for more from the Martha Stewart of microphones, be sure to follow Beat Kitchen, save this post, and watch for our upcoming workshops and our classes.
