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Jim Williams · 11th June 2004

Yep, yes and affirmative! Polarized condensors need a 50 to 100 hour break in period. This excersizes the diaphram and the signal capacitors. If the caps are film, the break in softens up the strident 8 k hz zone. Some capsules break in more than others, depending on the construction. Consider the mic like a new pair of shoes. If you just wear them, they don't break in, but if you walk in them they will break in over a couple of days.

I can't tell you how many times a customer has called to ask, "did my mic start sounding better over time or am I just hearing things".

Jim Williams
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11th June 2004	#14
Jim Williams Voiding warranties Joined: Feb 2004 Location: beautiful Carlsbad, CA Posts: 10,051	Yep, yes and affirmative! Polarized condensors need a 50 to 100 hour break in period. This excersizes the diaphram and the signal capacitors. If the caps are film, the break in softens up the strident 8 k hz zone. Some capsules break in more than others, depending on the construction. Consider the mic like a new pair of shoes. If you just wear them, they don't break in, but if you walk in them they will break in over a couple of days. I can't tell you how many times a customer has called to ask, "did my mic start sounding better over time or am I just hearing things". Jim Williams Audio Upgrades __________________ Jim Williams Audio Upgrades