I wrote:
>> I'm still getting acquainted with my new Sony MZ-NHF800 Hi-MD
>> recorder, and yesterday I stumbled across a strange problem. The
>> machine seems to buffer incoming audio and then print the data to
>> disk at approximately 30-second intervals (mic input, PCM mode).
>> During every one of these disk-activity cycles I'm hearing three
>> low-level pops. And yes, these pops are getting recorded. But it
>> seems to happen with only one of my mic set-ups, a pair of Shure 183s
>> powered by a 9-volt battery. All
>> other mics, both dynamic and PIP, seem to be free of this. I have run
>> this same battery-powered pair into the mic inputs of a Sony DAT
>> recorder and an ancient NT-1 recorder with no ill effects.
>>
>> I'm totally stumped. Any thoughts?
Rob Danielson replied:
> Apparently, its a design challenge to isolate the power requirement
> variations for the write cycles of the disc recorder and the audio
> electronics-- even in pricey units. Bet the 9 volt powering to your
> 183's is somehow part of the problem. As you say, we have no such
> reports with 183-> PIP.
Greg Weddig added:
> ...you may want to try pulling the connector out slightly, just so
> that it's not touching the case and see if that helps. If so, apply
> electrical tape.
Good thoughts, guys. Thank you both very much! The NHF800 is a
lower-end model -- nothing but plastic as far as the eye can see. So I
removed the 9-volt powering and went back to PIP. That took care of it.
Curt Olson
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