Do you know anywhere to buy that connector locally, Vicki? The postage from the
UK doubles tha price.
I only use this particular recorder with PIP mics, so no chance it's an
incompatibility problem.
I assume what was meant by "unsuitable for field work" was that there's a more
suitable solution, but it's not in my price bracket.
Peter Shute
> -----Original Message-----
> From:
> On Behalf Of vickipowys
> Sent: Monday, 28 October 2013 8:45 AM
> To:
> Subject: Re: [Nature Recordists] 3.5mm recording input crackle
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> I've happily used Neutrik right-angled gold-plated 3.5 plugs
> with my LS10, no problems, and they've had quite a lot of use
> too. I take care not to jiggle the connector when I am making
> a recording. Right- angled plugs are good because they don't
> put as much strain on the socket. When I switch over from
> using PIP electrets to a mono K6 mic I always turn off the
> PIP via menu before using the self-powered K6.
> If you don't, that can cause crackles.
>
> Someone said that 3.5 connectors 'are not suitable for field
> work', of course they are! Whatever equipment you use, work
> around the limitations. We have some truly wonderful
> equipment available these days, compared to what was on offer
> twenty years ago.
>
> Vicki
>
> On 28/10/2013, at 8:22 AM, Peter Shute wrote:
>
> > Dan Dugan wrote:
> >
> >> The answer is a shot shot of Caig DeoxIT D-5 on the plug,
> then insert
> >> and rotate. All better. Nothing better. It will have to be
> repeated,
> >> the 3.5mm connector is unreliable by design. Caig makes
> little spray
> >> cans and other applicators to go to the field with you. Us
> older guys
> >> remember it as Cramolin.
> >
> > I'll bear that in mind in case it gets worse. I'm seeing some
> > conflicting advice now:
> > - Use gold connectors to avoid tarnishing problems.
> > - Don't use gold connectors because tarnishing can be worse
> when the
> > gold wears through.
> > - Use a short "socket saver" cable permanently plugged in to avoid
> > wear.
> > - Don't leave connectors permanently plugged in, they'll corrode at
> > the point of contact.
> >
> > It sounds like there is no perfect solution, and I will
> just need to
> > be careful. I will work out some kind of plug protector so the tip
> > can't hit the ground if I drop it, and I'll start cleaning
> the tip and
> > socket occasionally (with alcohol or DeoxIT instead of just
> my shirt),
> > and I'll twist the plug a couple of times each time I insert it.
> >
> > Peter Shute
> >
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