Hi.
A plain electret microphone needs protection as works on a highly humid and corrosive environment.

What would be less detrimental for sound fidelity;
-Being inside a deflated latex 'party' balloon,
-Being inside an inflated latex 'party' balloon,
-Being inside a sealed cellophane enclosure,
-A silicone balloon, inflated or deflated,
-Embedded in RTV silicone,
-A rigid sealed plastic box,
Or other you may suggest, the point is the rigidity or elasticity of the membrane enclosing it, or, what material/method would impair it the least its sound transmissibility?

 

My 1st thought is touching a rigid plexiglass panel, which would become a sounding board and transmit the sound vibrations to the mic. Any thing that could absorb or damp the vibrations like a rubber surface should be avoided.Just my $0.02.

 

Is the mic fixed/stationary? Can it accumulate debris? Hit with wash water?

How long will a baggie and a rubber band last? For exploratory purposes.

You could compare your examples with a scope.

 

If the microphone is to be used to pick up human voice, a throat mic might be the best solution. It can be hermetically sealed.

 

Hi.
A plain electret microphone needs protection as works on a highly humid and corrosive environment.

What would be less detrimental for sound fidelity;
-Being inside a deflated latex 'party' balloon,
-Being inside an inflated latex 'party' balloon,
-Being inside a sealed cellophane enclosure,
-A silicone balloon, inflated or deflated,
-Embedded in RTV silicone,
-A rigid sealed plastic box,
Or other you may suggest, the point is the rigidity or elasticity of the membrane enclosing it, or, what material/method would impair it the least its sound transmissibility?

It seems to be a fairly standard way of weatherproofing a microphone to put it in a condom.

 

Sounds like a lead in to the jokes thread.

 

It seems to be a fairly standard way of weatherproofing a microphone to put it in a condom.

But then again, inflated or deflated?

 

But then again, inflated or deflated?

Doesn't need to be inflated but preferably unlubricated.

 

See post #6

 

Hi.
A plain electret microphone needs protection as works on a highly humid and corrosive environment.

What would be less detrimental for sound fidelity;
-Being inside a deflated latex 'party' balloon,
-Being inside an inflated latex 'party' balloon,
-Being inside a sealed cellophane enclosure,
-A silicone balloon, inflated or deflated,
-Embedded in RTV silicone,
-A rigid sealed plastic box,
Or other you may suggest, the point is the rigidity or elasticity of the membrane enclosing it, or, what material/method would impair it the least its sound transmissibility?

It would be interesting to try Gore.tex. Who knows?