One of the many benefits of attending the Vent Haven ConVENTion is that I learn more about what ventriloquists value in their figures. Appearance is always a factor. Smooth operating controls is important. But another aspect of a well-made vent figure is that it be as noise-free as possible. You don't want the mechanics to be clacking, banging, scraping, or squeaking. So when I hear an annoying noise, I go in looking for the offending apparatus and do whatever I can to eliminate or suppress it. Sometimes it's in the head. Sometimes it's on the control stick. After all, most vent figure owners will find themselves to be... shall we say... a "vent into the mic" (LOL). We don't want undo racket to be amplified, too.
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