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Subject: Re: Distortions when recording tibetan singing bowls/gongs
From: "Eric Fassbender" eric.fassbender
Date: Thu Oct 24, 2013 8:01 pm ((PDT))
Hi Klas,

The Marantz does have a setting option for - 20db attenuation but I have it=
 turned off. The Gain wheel is between 4 and 7 (out of 10). I can actually =
hear the distortions In the headphones while recording, however, the level =
is still between -20 and -10 dB so way below the 0 dB threshold. I really d=
on't know what can be causing this problem.

Thanks,

Eric


On 25/10/2013, at 11:31 AM, Klas Strandberg <> wrote:

> Does the Marantz have a - 20db attenuation, or similar?
> Do you use it?
>
> At which number is the gain wheel when you record?
>
> Klas
>
>
>
> At 02:12 2013-10-25, you wrote:
>
>
>
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I've recently faced a problem that I am not sure how to solve and I was =
hoping to get some leads from you guys.
>>
>> The situation is that sometimes when I record tibetan singing bowls/gong=
s I get distortions in the recording that sound like if the recording is cl=
ipping, however, I am well below the 0 dB level, usually about -10 to -20 d=
B at the peak. I use two Rode NT5's and a Marantz PMD661 and the distortion=
 is audible on both channels.
>> Since I am well below the usual clipping level I am wondering if the vib=
rations that are created by the singing bowls/gongs somehow affect the micr=
ophone, like making the diaphragm vibrate. Has anyone come across a similar=
 phenomenon?
>>
>> I look forward to your thoughts,
>>
>> Eric
>>
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