Is there a safe way to dry out a dynamic microphone if they get wet? We do a lot of outdoor compare work

Whilst it probably should be avoided, you would be surprised at how resilient Dynamic mics are, and if not too wet, many can allowed to dry naturally in a warm dry atmosphere. If you are in a hurry use a hairdryer, (but not too close as the heat generated could cause capsule damage). Remove the head-grill, which is usually done by unscrewing anti-clockwise, to ensure you dry the inside effectively, and also pay attention to the base of the mic where it connects to the cable.

Place the mic in a warm airing cupboard if you are worried that it could still be damp.

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