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Re: Re. electrical interference

Subject: Re: Re. electrical interference
From: "Dan Dugan" dandugan_1999
Date: Thu Aug 26, 2010 3:55 pm ((PDT))
> When out I spend most of my time in a power wheelchair which has four ele=
ctric motors which are powered by two large 12 v batteries (car size).  The=
re isn't a great deal of sound from the motors and I'm most concerned at an=
y possible electrical interference.

Hey, you've got a great power source for long-time recording along with you=
.

> Could someone please tell me if either of the two mentioned recorders wou=
ld have issues being used on my lap so close to the wheelchair electrics, i=
f the problems would be just when the chair is moving or if it would also b=
e a problem if I'm stopped but using the recorder so close to the batteries=
.  Lastly if there is likely to be a problem would one recorder be better t=
han the other at coping with it or if perhaps there is anything I will be a=
ble to buy to resolve problems.

Both have balanced inputs, so really only experience with your mobility mac=
hinery would answer your question. Rent or borrow before purchasing. But it=
's rare that anyone does nature recording while moving, anyway.

-Dan





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