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Re: 3.5mm recording input crackle

Subject: Re: 3.5mm recording input crackle
From: madl74
Date: Sat Oct 26, 2013 5:33 pm ((PDT))
> What does everyone else do to avoid this problem, those of you who use 3.=
5mm connectors?

Peter,

Keep them dry and clean at all times. They are not really suitable for fiel=
d
use, so you have to give them "home" treatment. :-)

I like to use gold plated leads which crackle less when moved. There is a
tiny area of contact with 3.5mm as compared with bigger plugs.

David Brinicombe






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