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2. Re: Avlex M-S mic

Subject: 2. Re: Avlex M-S mic
From: "Keith Smith" keithahsmith
Date: Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:57 am ((PST))
"I just noticed that with the mic turned off there is still a low level
glow to the neon; does yours do this?"

All I see is a short blink when turned on, then nothing until after being
turned off and then on again.
I wonder if a capacitor is slowly discharging -maybe it goes out after a
minute or so?
k


On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 8:08 AM, Max <> wrote:

> **
>
>
> Hi again all,
> The above mic has just arrived, and I've been doing some quick tests in
> the studio. First facts are, it is a bit hissy, and it's not very
> sensitive. Second facts, I do actually like the sound, particularly after
> simple processing in Audition. I was using my LS-10 with both low/high
> sense, and also with low cut on/off. For the purpose of this test I'll be
> talking about low cut off.
> Having tried both 'patterns' I decided I preferred the 120. I next used
> the low sense and did a sixty percent normalise, followed by a Standard
> Hiss reduction in Audition 1.5. The result I was frankly very pleased wit=
h
> considering the low price point. I will get this mic out into a natural
> setting and make a test recording as soon as I can, and post a sample. It
> won't be this afternoon because it's foggy and cold!
> Note to Keith: I just noticed that with the mic turned off there is still
> a low level glow to the neon; does yours do this? I removed the battery a=
nd
> it's gone. I do hope I'm not going to have to return this.
> Cheers
> Max
>
>
>



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