Thanks for that info much appreciated.
From: Jez <>
To:
Sent: Saturday, 23 June 2012, 11:30
Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] R-44 issue-geek reply
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Hi,
no - it doesn't make any difference it seems. I've been doing some research=
on this issue actually & whilst most hand held's will have the same kind o=
f issue - all be it at a low level, it would seem that this noise from the =
displays enters the signal not via the mics - by that I mean that you'd get=
it even if you had no mics plugged in or turned on. I assume its related t=
o the fact that these are all small units with the electronics close to eac=
h other & without costly isolation / shielding.
With this particular issue in mind perhaps folks could carry out a simple t=
est:
plug in some external mics anyway, whack the gain & sensitivity as high as =
poss without feedback & record for 30 seconds. (high gain etc only to make=
it easier to hear this low level electronic debris) & then report back.
so far it appears to happen on (inc non-hand held recorders):
Roland R-26
Roland R-44
Tascam DR-660
but not on:
Korg MR2
Sound Devices 7 series recorders (of course)
ta,
Jez
--- In Philip Tyler <> wro=
te:
>
> Idle thoughts, so I hope you will forgive me?
>
> If it is the display that is inducing the noise does it matter how close =
the dpa's are to the unit, or is it being picked up by the cable as well?
>
> Sorry if you have already answered this.
>
> Phil
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On 23 Jun 2012, at 09:24, "Jez" <> wrote:
>
> > its definitely something between roland & the dpa's - its a new unit & =
it also does it on the R-26 (also new).
> >
> > ta anyway.
> >
> > --- In "Mike Rooke" <yg@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Using an XLR plug, build a simple tester with 150 Ohm between pins 2&=
3, 1 unconnected - plug that in and wiggle it around in all of the R44's so=
ckets. If you notice any noise then I would suspect the sockets are worn or=
have contact issues. Is the R44 brand new? if not then is its history know=
n? If its new then I would suggest sending it back and trying the replaceme=
nt with the DPA's. If the outcome is the same your out of luck and the magi=
c between DPA and Roland isn't going to happen.
> > >
> > > -MIke.
> > >
> >
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