So just bought a matched pair of SDCs via EBay...
Winter weather, cold warehouses, we're out when postie calls so leaves in garage...
First one is fine; second one pops, fizzes and crackles. Dew-points, cold/warm, condensation etc etc etc.
So they're in the boiler cubby (very warm and snug) for 24+hours. Let's hope...
Seller confirms that they were tested and working before they left him... High score, 100% detailed description and good photos... I don't doubt his word...
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The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
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Mike Stranks - Jedi Poster
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
Fingers crossed they warm up nicely!
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
A bit strange that one does and one doesn't when they've been through the same conditions. But wait and see. Though it may indicate one isn't all it should be.
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
My "Bastard BM-88" arrived through the post this morning, I haven't got around to plugging it in yet but I'm sure it won't be suffering from the same problems Mike.......
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
I think it will be condensation.
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
You should have got valve mics.
they are less prone to condensation and cold weather because they are warmer

they are less prone to condensation and cold weather because they are warmer

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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
IMO those last two comments were just dripping with condensation. 

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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
Fingers-crossed....
40 hours-ish at a more or less constant temperature of 34 degs C and a dry atmosphere, coupled with an hour or so of phantom-power this morning seems to have done the trick...
40 hours-ish at a more or less constant temperature of 34 degs C and a dry atmosphere, coupled with an hour or so of phantom-power this morning seems to have done the trick...
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
I just had something similar as well, but I sent it back as it didn’t seem to settle within a couple of days.
Awaiting replacement today, but that’s been sitting in a cold warehouse for a few days as well...
Awaiting replacement today, but that’s been sitting in a cold warehouse for a few days as well...
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
Sadly the crossed-fingers came to nought.
The problem has reoccurred this afternoon so whatever it is a 'dry-out' hasn't fixed it.
Back to the seller for a refund...
The problem has reoccurred this afternoon so whatever it is a 'dry-out' hasn't fixed it.
Back to the seller for a refund...

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Mike Stranks - Jedi Poster
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
A shame, Mike.
I did think it strange that it didn't happen to both, assuming that they were packed the same way.

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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
That is a shame. I had the same problem with a pair of brand new KM184s (both of them, so yes that was a bad sign for you) but the airing cupboard treatment worked fine for them.
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
Ramirez wrote:I just had something similar as well, but I sent it back as it didn’t seem to settle within a couple of days.
Awaiting replacement today, but that’s been sitting in a cold warehouse for a few days as well...
...and all is good with this one!
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Re: The Curse of the 'Mics Thru the Post' strikes again...
Phew! Result!
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