Anyone working with mics needs one of these...

[Banzai]

http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/trimmer-resistor-adjustment-tools/8524611/

No-brainer for its intended purpose, but that's not why you absolutely need one... Pic of bottom attached, and I'll let you guys figure this out yourselves.

To push you in the right direction, this tool = no more nightmares, no more damage, no more nothing... ever.

 

[RuudNL]

I have been using these for years! You really need them!

 

[Phrazemaster]

So it's a l'il insulated screwdriver? So's you don't slip up and connect a trace and release the magic smoke?

 

[Banzai]

So it's a l'il insulated screwdriver? So's you don't slip up and connect a trace and release the magic smoke?

Sure, but you're describing its intended use... It's great for that, no brainer.

Thinking more specifically mics, what else would something like this be invaluable for?

@Ruud:

 

[Matt Nolan]

Thinking more specifically mics, what else would something like this be invaluable for?

Poking through a little hole in the case to adjust a pot while having the mic running and not open and humming?

 

[Phrazemaster]

I've built a few mics. Never needed this supposedly indispensable tool. But do tell if you're feeling charitable 

 

[mjrippe]

My guess would be using it on the tiny screws on large diaphragm capsules.  One slip there and you are done.

 

[Banzai]

My guess would be using it on the tiny screws on large diaphragm capsules.  One slip there and you are done.

I'm sure there's plenty of other good uses for it, but... exactly!

Here the tool is resting by its own weight. Capsule damage impossible.

 

[Phrazemaster]

Clever! But you'd never catch me adjusting that screw -- ever!

 

[Banzai]

Clever! But you'd never catch me adjusting that screw -- ever!

You'll never ever need anything, until you do.

 

[Phrazemaster]

You'll never ever need anything, until you do.

Very zen. A clever quip will appear -->[here]<-- when it does.