Microphones are important assets that a recording studio cannot do without. Good microphones help make your records come out great. But amassing various types of microphones in your studio isn’t enough.
You need to take care of them so they can serve you well and live out their life span.

Microphones defer in durability, and some are more prone to damage than other. However, this doesn’t mean the more durable ones should be handled roughly because of their make up.
In this post, we’ll be covering eight top tips to help you take proper care of your mics, irrespective of the type of mics you have in your recording studio.

1. Prevent frequent falls
   Frequent dropping of microphones can lead to permanent damage. For dynamic mics, which are even more durable than their Condenser counterparts, it is also very important to prevent them from frequent falls to the floor or other hard surfaces.
2. Shield them from dust
   When dust is allowed to settle on a microphone, it can get into the diaphragm and cause it to lose its sensitivity. One way to keep dust away from your microphone is to ensure that your studio is always kept clean. Wipe surfaces often to prevent dust from settling.
   Another thing you can do is to cover your microphones in a plastic bag. But this can only work well if your studio is situated in a low humidity region. If your studio’s temperature is generally warm, covering your microphones with a plastic bag can turn out to be a disaster.
3. Make use of a Pop Filter
   A pop filter protects your condenser mic by preventing saliva from settling on your mic. It intercepts saliva that would have found its way to the microphone from a singer’s mouth during a recording session. This helps to keep the capsule of your microphone clean and dry.
4. Don’t kiss your microphone
   What this means is that you should maintain a little distance between your mouth and the microphone where a pop filter is not available.
   Plosives from ‘P’s and ‘T’s can damage the capsule of your mic. A distance of about 6 inches works fine to prevent plosives from damaging your microphone capsule.
5. Properly store your mics when not in use
   When your mic is not in use (Condensers), you can protect it from dust and particles by keeping it in a plastic bag. This will keep dust away from the microphone capsule, so it can continue to serve you better.
   You can also make use of a padded storage container or a locker to keep your microphone in.
6. Avoid contact with water or fluids
   Water splashes on a microphone can damage a microphone, and also result in electric shock. It is also important that whatever storage facility you’re using for your mics is kept solid dry at all times. Get cases that are waterproof, and avoid exposing your mics to extreme temperatures.
7. Properly Turn Your Microphone On and Off
   Take time to turn on your microphones properly. Cables that supply power to the mic tube should be connected before turning on the power supply.
   When this isn’t done, it can result in electric shock which can damage the microphone.
   After using your microphone, you should ensure it is properly turned off as well before leaving the studio.
8. Regular Check-up and Servicing
   It is important to carry out regular check-up of your microphones, especially those that were loaned to outsiders. Regular check-ups will help you detect any problem early on before it graduates into something more serious.
   Also, there is need to patronize the services of a professional to service your studio microphones regularly. Using the services of quacks for servicing can damage or reduce the audio quality of your microphones, and you don’t want that.

Your microphones can be said to be  prized studio equipment for the production of great music, and so their importance cannot be overemphasized.
Keeping your microphones in good shape will make them last longer and preserve their sound quality.

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