"Jazzman"

I'm referring to the common gesture for trying if a mic is open: is it a
real bad thing to tap a dynamic mic's capsule? What about a condenser?

I've been known to heckle at my bandmates when they do it, but I'd like
to know the real entity of the damage.


** No damage can result from finger nail tapping - the diaphragm is way
inside and not touchable.

Now, blowing on a mic is another matter !




............ Phil