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Re: Telinga Pro6 /Fostex FR2 Problem

Subject: Re: Telinga Pro6 /Fostex FR2 Problem
From: "Klas Strandberg" klasstrandberg
Date: Wed Nov 8, 2006 12:22 pm ((PST))
Yes, why not!?

Klas.

At 12:35 2006-11-08, you wrote:
>Many thanks for your help Klas. Do you need the mic as well as the
>handle ?
>
>Best wishes,
>
>Lindsay
>
>
>--- In  Klas Strandberg
><> wrote:
> >
> > I think it sounds like a delayed (!!!) base filter function, but
>I'm
> > not sure. The base filters are independent, but the error is in
>both
> > mic's. That makes we wonder.
> >
> > Dan's suggestion about a self-healing condensor is also plausible,
> > but both base filters are obviously affected and I don't
>understand
> > how that happens.
> >
> > I don't think it is an interaction between the handle and
>recorder.
> > Send the handle here and I can have a look at it asap.
> >
> > Klas.
> >
> >
> >
> > SomethingAt 18:40 2006-11-04, you wrote:
> > >I have been using a Telinga Pro 6 for a few months with a Fostex
>FR2
> > >and am experiencing a really strange phenomena.
> > >
> > >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.
> > >
> > >The first time I was aware of this noise I actually thought it
>was a
> > >generator running in the background at one of my regular sites -
> > >that's how bad it is.
> > >
> > >I use the FR2 on stereo, 44.1, 16 bit and use phantom power to run
> > >the Pro6, which is set in the middle position. I use a Tekkeon "My
> > >Power Lithium" rechargeable set on 12 volts in to the DC of the
>FR2,
> > >but it also makes this noise with x8 AA rechargables in the
>machine
> > >itself.
> > >
> > >I also have a ME67 and this doesn't create or induce this noise
> > >which is making me suspect the Pro6 mic / recorder combination.
> > >
> > >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 ?!
> > >
> > >Has anyone else experienced this and solved it ? Is there a
>problem
> > >with my mic or my recorder ? What do you think Klas ?
> > >
> > >Cheers,
> > >
> > >Lindsay
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >"Microphones are not ears,
> > >Loudspeakers are not birds,
> > >A listening room is not nature."
> > >Klas Strandberg
> > >Yahoo! Groups Links
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > Telinga Microphones, Botarbo,
> > S-748 96 Tobo, Sweden.
> > Phone & fax int + 295 310 01
> > email: 
> > website: www.telinga.com
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>"Microphones are not ears,
>Loudspeakers are not birds,
>A listening room is not nature."
>Klas Strandberg
>Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>

Telinga Microphones, Botarbo,
S-748 96 Tobo, Sweden.
Phone & fax int + 295 310 01
email: 
website: www.telinga.com
         






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