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From: "gerry" gerry.geddes
Date: Wed Oct 7, 2009 4:16 pm ((PDT))
Rob D,

My NT4 arrived today and I immediately found out why I got such a good deal=
 on it...no cables :). I had a stereo xlr to 1/8th mini patch made at Trew =
Audio where I got the R09HR and will get them to fix me up with cables...ve=
ry nice work.

Besides no PAD what should I be getting for cables? I'm assuming that in ad=
dition to nature recording, acoustic guitar won't need a PAD either? thanks=
 in advance, gerry

--- In  Rob Danielson <> wrote:
>
> At 2:21 AM +0000 10/3/09, gerry.geddes wrote:
> >
> >If there is a pad [in the NT-4] and I remove it, would that change
> >whether I use the mic in or line in?
>
> Hi Gerry-
> With the attenuator pad by-passed, its still a "mic-level" signal, so
> use the mic input.
>
> On the external power supply question, you can probably get through
> the night with a small sled of 2300-2500 mah "AA" size NiMH
> rechargeable batteries. The Edirol manual doesn't specify the
> external DC voltage required. Take a look at the AC power supply and
> see what voltage it produces.  Its not a bad idea to measure the
> power supply voltage if you have a meter and to make sure you
> understand the connector polarity (e.g. "+" to center pin or "-" to
> center pin).
>
> The plastic battery holders or "sleds" you can buy at Radio Shack are
> pre-wired to connect the battery cells in series. To compute the
> number of cells you need, divide the power supply voltage by 1.2. For
> example, 4.5 volts / 1.2 volts =3D 4 cells (4.8 volts). If the voltage
> is very low, like 3 volts, use D size cells. For charging the cells,
> you can take the batteries out of the sled to recharge them in the
> economical charger that often comes with the NiMH batteries. You can
> also buy a, " NiMH & NiCD Battery Pack Smart Charger" and charge
> them, in the holder as a battery "pack." Some smart chargers are
> designed to run on 12vdc, like a car battery, which might be
> convenient when you are camping. Here are some pictures of DIY
> battery sleds for Hi-MD recorders and a chart of the typical
> connector plugs used for various voltage ranges:
> https://pantherfile.uwm.edu/type/www/audio-reports/HiMD/HiMDbattery-sleds=
.htm
> Enjoy your new investments! Rob D.
>
>
> --
>








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