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Re: Re. electrical interference

Subject: Re: Re. electrical interference
From: "James Shatto" wwwshadow7
Date: Thu Aug 26, 2010 5:54 pm ((PDT))
It depends on the source strength and proximity.=C2=A0 I don't imagine that=
 you're emitting too much interference when you're not moving.=C2=A0 Balanc=
ed inputs help.=C2=A0 There's some special connector terminated cables that=
 are supposed to be more immune and some mics fair better than others.=C2=
=A0 You could always put the recorder into some kind of faraday type cage.=
=C2=A0 An aluminum box (toolbox) or other thing.=C2=A0 Perhaps a wood box l=
ined with tin foil might help.=C2=A0 IF you even experience any issues.

I picked up a radio station once on my setup.=C2=A0 I was literally just a =
few blocks from the tower.=C2=A0 I was on aluminum bleachers and tucking th=
e field recorder under helped a bit.=C2=A0 Lowering the elevation of the mi=
cs helped a lot.=C2=A0 In your case you might want to elevate them further =
from the motors.=C2=A0 IF you even experience any issues.

Some of those cooler type bags have some shielding abilities.=C2=A0 The one=
s with the quilted aluminum-ish interior.=C2=A0 Having external mics help s=
o you can shield the sensitive parts while not affecting the business end.=
=C2=A0 IF you even experience any issues.

- James


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