Eric,
If there's any low cut switches on the recorder or on the mics, then
disable them as that can sometimes cause problems. Is there any auto-
overload setting on the recorder? Disable that as well. -6dB is
supposed to be the max for digital recording, rather than 0dB, so you
could try an even lower setting (e.g. max -20dB), then boost volume
in post and see if you still get distortion.
Vicki
On 25/10/2013, at 2:01 PM, Eric Fassbender wrote:
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> 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 don't know what can be
> causing this problem.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Eric
>
>
> On 25/10/2013, at 11:31 AM, Klas Strandberg <>
> wrote:
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>> Does the Marantz have a - 20db attenuation, or similar?
>> Do you use it?
>>
>> At which number is the gain wheel when you record?
>>
>> Klas
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>>
>> At 02:12 2013-10-25, you wrote:
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>>> 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/gongs I get distortions in the recording that sound like if
>>> the recording is clipping, however, I am well below the 0 dB
>>> level, usually about -10 to -20 dB 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 vibrations that are created by the singing bowls/gongs
>>> somehow affect the microphone, like making the diaphragm vibrate.
>>> Has anyone come across a similar phenomenon?
>>>
>>> I look forward to your thoughts,
>>>
>>> Eric
>>>
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