Topic: Taping outside in the rain- is it worth trying?

[F.O.Bean]

Taping in the rain certainly isn't any fun, although personally I'd rather be prepared for the elements than to pack it in.  To each their own though because it's definitely not a competition and not everyone will be up for it.  Now an electrical storm is entirely different matter but then the show would be shut down anyway, for safety reasons.


This Portabrace promotional photo helps demonstrate you don't need to be macho to tape in the rain.

It has rained for every outdoor concert I've taped this summer but I was prepared for the elements in protecting my gear so no worries. 

Same here. Ive gotten soaked at both festies Ive been to so far Summer Camp in May and All Good in July. Hopefully Rootwire next weekend will be much nicer

[JusTapin]

You didn't use an umbrella?? 

Is it worth trying?  It depends on how much you are willing to spend to repair or replace equipment.   I was caught in a torrential downpour between sets at a show back in June and figured the mics were already getting wet and thought I remembered reading here somewhere about it being ok (silly me  )!  Well, after $580 to have one of my mic preamps and both caps repaired, I won't fly naked again that's for sure.  Something else you may think about, as the AKG tech told me, electronics and moisture just don't go well together.   

From now on, as much as I'd hate to, I'll pull mine down and protect my gear considering it has cost me a small fortune to put together.  Also, considering most shows, at least the larger ones I do, are recorded at the board by the crew anyway so it's not like something that would be lost forever.

I'm not saying it can't be done or don't do it by any stretch, for me though it's just not worth the replacement or repair cost.

I didn't want to tell that part of the story jbell!! LOL  Because I'd have to admit that I forgot my new umbrella I bought from Ted on the kitchen table when I left the house for my hour and half drive to the show.