Re: Telinga Pro6 /Fostex FR2 Problem

["Dan Dugan" dandugan_1999]

>On starting the FR2 from cold and going into standby recording there
>is a rumbling noise on top of the self hiss that can be heard
>through the headphones. After 2-5 minutes this noise cuts out ( with
>a click ) and the self noise is acceptable(?). This rumbling noise
>is recorded on to audio tracks which is not great.
...
>However, once the noise cuts, the FR2 can be switched on and off
>with no problems. Seems ridiculous to say it but it is like the mic
>needs to warm up ?!

Sounds like a defective electrolytic capacitor that "heals" itself 
after a few minutes of polarization.

-Dan Dugan