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Re: Does PIP increase LF noise?

Subject: Re: Does PIP increase LF noise?
From: "D Secomb" dsecomb2
Date: Mon Jul 6, 2009 12:13 am ((PDT))
hi to those in this discussion
While contemplating the best way to do a test, could some one such as
Klas do the following in the mean time. A recording with the following:-
1- A Mic using PIP
2- the same mic but powered by a battery box with the PIP turned off.

By listening to these side by side , one may able the judge if there is
an audio difference. True, it isn't a definitive test, it may give a
feel if and how PIP is going to impact on our recordings.

Dan. Would the Sony DCM D50 (126 dBu) also could be a good match for the
EM 23.
 Concerning  noisier mics with 22dB that use PIP. Correct me if I'm
wrong,could there be a noise issue when  using some of the noisier
recorders such as Zoom, especially if there is a noticeable increase in LF?

David


Rob Danielson wrote:
>
>
> >
> >Hi Klas,
> >
> >...
> >However, I guess that this increased PIP noise is not relevant when
> >using a typical PIP microphone, which itself usually also exhibits a
> >higher inherent noise level that probably masks this current
> >generator noise. This would most likely also apply for your quieter
> >Telinga PIP mics as long as they provide a sufficiently high
> >absolute output level.
> >
> >In any case, it would be safe to switch off the PIP voltage option
> >when using self-powered microphones such as the Sennheiser K6/ME6x
> >series models for instance.
> >
> >Regards,
> >Raimund
>
> I'm trying to think of the practical implications even before we do
> testing,..
>
> As Raimund says:
> 1) Switch off the PIP if your recorder has this option and you can
> power your mics with an internal such as the ME-10's, but note,..
>
> 2) For the majority of PIP mics whose self-noise is 22dB(A)or
> greater, any generated PIP noise is not likely to be audible. Any
> noise generated by the PIP circuits is not likely to be an issue with
> these noisier mics.
>
> 3) Those folks who are looking at recorders to use with Klas's EM-23
> mics (~14dB[A] self-noise) should invest in a recorder that has input
> noise of -122 dBu or less. The LS-10 is the only recorder at this
> point that might be on the borderline and it does have switch-able
> PIP so using a battery box is an option.
>
> For practical purposes though, the EM23's are the only mics I can
> think of that one can use to test whether the PIP in the LS-10
> generates noise. Luckily, Klas has both. :-) Rob D.
>
> --
>
>









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