The Mic Cover

Open Ziploc bags, cheap from any supermarket

Twist tie plastic storage bag with a cloth bag over it if using cheap plastic bags embarrass you.

This is actually an interesting topic. I was thinking on this just yesterday. I was sent a couple of small mic socks from Blackspade when I had the UM-17R. I still use them when I'm going to track and have the mic set up but am waiting to use it. When I leave them out, I've just used a plastic bag. I suppose a mic sock with a plastic bag over it oughta do it. But then, I wonder if they're just some random material and do in fact leave fibers on the grill that could reach the capsule.

There would need to be a way to find out what kind of material has the least fiber residue to make an informed decision. I like covering my gear. I sold an Apollo once that I'd used only at my apartment. The guy who bought it sent it to be modded and BLA and they said it was the dirtiest Apollo they'd ever seen. That was strange because I covered it often, but now I always cover my gear unless I'm using it. Perhaps NYC is dirtier than other places.

One thing I found interesting is that I'd been to some studios that had their mics in an actual mic locker, all in their cases. Another studio just put them in a drawer without covers, where they could easily bang into each other. Then another big studio I used simply left all their mics in the corner uncovered. I'm talking vintage 47's, 67, 87's, etc. So there seems to be a variety of approaches to caring for mics, some are meticulous, some careless.

One thing I've wondered, I remember being told to cover a mic before turning it off. I think they meant this as a precaution for mics when using phantom power, but I'm not sure. The reasoning was he static electricity sucked in air particles when power gets shut down. I sometimes do this, sometimes I forget, but I have no idea if it's superstition or science.

So.. maybe I'll research which fiber has the least residue when I have some free time..

Anyone here have any info on that?

$15 isn't unrealistic for a nice cover if the style works for you. It might give a studio a classy look and subconsciously send a message to people that you take good care of things. M57, that''s a cool idea of offering some customization. A studio name or logo could be cool. If they can stick "The Mic Cover", perhaps they could just  as easily stick something else for a small fee. A color choice would be nice too.

Will plastic bags, ziplock etc trap moisture though?

Cheers,
Geoff

I use plastic

No fabric please

Of course. I mean, what else are you gonna do with them? Throw them out? Bad for the environment. And after your mics don't need them, you can store your sideways spindled rotting teeth in them!

I cut the bottom open on my plastic bags. 

How are sunglass bags going to cover my big tube mics?

Think big. As in ELTON JOHN'S sunglasses, not Elton John's sunglasses. (apologies to e.e. cummings!).
Chris

So guys does this mean that, if I use Crown Royal bags for storage...

I can make now that huge tax deduction then? This could be THEE hidden cash cow for studios! I mean if you compare streaming revenue, to just all the empty bottle recycling dollars alone? Put that together and hello 401 Proof-I mean 401K.
Chris