At 02:05 PM 10/27/2002, Walter wrote, in response to Shaun's post:
>Some of this is bad contact between the plug and jack on the recorder.
>The static bursts are most likely that unless they are regular. Power
>lines will give you a steady hum for the most part. Sometimes you can
>help this with a little contact cleaner, but if the jack has weak
>contacts, then about all you can do is tape the connectors to keep them
>from moving once you find a good contact.
>
>A broken wire is less likely, but could happen, symptoms are about the sam=
e.
Another thing that can happen is the PC board where the mic enters the MD
can be cracked - it could be cracked due to stress caused by jerking the
mic cord, etc. Isn't this a used MD? Does it happen with all mics?
Doug
Doug Von Gausig
Clarkdale, Arizona, USA
Moderator
Nature Recordists e-mail group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/naturerecordists
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