Hi David
Yes, "scratchy" was perhaps the wrong word because there is not the
standard pot noise. When turning up the trim, the gain raises fairly
smoothly until it gets to the top of its range (80% of full volume or
so) where it jumps unpredictably. So yes, uneven. Scratchy... scratch
that.
I wonder if I could record the sound at the headphone out. Its sounds
like some sort of electronic interference from the rest of the
machine - high and whining rather than a hiss. Its not overbearingly
loud, just distracting.
Best
David
On May 14, 2007, at 1:16 AM, David Ellsworth wrote:
> David, very nice review. There are some points I'd like to reply on
> (the rest I agree with):
>
> The mic trim knobs have been perfectly smooth for me. Granted,
> they're tiny, and a bit hard to use (I've found that the FR2LE
> performs best when the input knob is at maximum and the mic trim
> knobs are adjusted instead; it takes effort to match both channels),
> but on my FR2LE there is no scratchiness in response or movement when
> turning any of the knobs. I did modify the headphone-gain knob by
> sticking a large plastic cap on it, so my fingers can get find it by
> touch and get a good grip on it.
>
> I have had no trouble with the FR2LE's gain... it's way higher than
> I'll ever need; at highest gain a whisper makes it clip. However, I
> use it with a Telinga PRO5W, which has high output levels.
>
> I am very confused by your comment on headphone amp noise. I have not
> experienced this at all; I hear exactly what the FR2LE is recording,
> with no added hiss at all. I use Etymotic ER-4P earbuds. In very
> quiet situations, or with no input, I can hear the FR2LE's preaim
> hiss but that's it. This and your comment about scratchy mic trim
> knobs makes me wonder if you were sold a substandard FR2LE. Just how
> loud is your FR2LE's headphone amp noise?
>
> Looking forward to hearing your recordings.
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