Peter,
I have sourced plugs from various places but don't recall where
exactly. I know I bought some right angled gold-plated plugs ready-
wired, with bare wires at one end, from FEL in UK, and these have
proved very useful.
Vicki
On 28/10/2013, at 10:32 AM, Peter Shute wrote:
> 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
>>
>>
>>
>> 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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