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Re: Problem with MZ-RH1 plus Art Phantom plus Rode NT-4

Subject: Re: Problem with MZ-RH1 plus Art Phantom plus Rode NT-4
From: "Andrew Carter" standlynch
Date: Mon May 26, 2008 3:03 pm ((PDT))
--- In  Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> Andrew--
> Did you try rotating/wiggling the connector in the Hi-MD mic input a
> few times? Its not likely to be intermittent output from the mic
> capsules.  As both mics went affected at once, I would also look at
> the powering for the mic/phantom unit. See suggestion below**
>
> If you can get it to happen again, with the recorder still in
> record-pause mode, (1) wiggle the connector 3.5mm input connector to
> the Hi-MD (2) try re-seating new batteries in the Art (or Rode). (2)
> try another cable from the mic to the recorder (or Art Phantom to the
> recorder). That would be my list of likely suspects. Rob D.
>
> **You might want to record files to compare of the NT-4 with and
> without the Art Phantom in the circuit. If there's no attenuation pad
> in the NT-4 cable, the output/performance should be very very similar
> and you may be able to simplify your connections and leave your Art
> Phantom at home.
>
> =3D =3D =3D =3D
>

Thanks Rob -
i'll give it a try - it certainly seems like a connection problem of
some sort.
Andrew




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