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Use of the equipment under actual filming conditions will ferret out weak points in the technological system and, just as important, familiarize you with the precautionary measures to take so that your equipment will continue to function to produce the audio-visual recordings that you have so dearly paid for in time, money, and energy. Assuming that you don t have access to a humidity controlled, air conditioned room, your chances of subduing demon rot are few, but you can retard the process significantly if you use silica gel and are conscientious about revitalizing it. Silica gel is a crystalline rock-like substance that absorbs moisture from the air. In doing so it creates a slightly cool atmosphere. This takes a lot of guess work out of knowing when and how often to revitalize your silica.