Stand by for lectures about the inherent unreliability of 3.5mm plugs.=0D
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If it only affects the Shure's cable and not the ME66's, it sounds like the=
problem is with that plug. Maybe the surface is corroded, or possibly just=
dirty. Have you tried cleaning it?=0D
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I was plagued by a similar problem with one channel of my Sony M10, but in =
my case it appeared to be the socket that had the problem. Cleaning with al=
cohol helped a bit, but it's not very accessible, and I was advised here no=
t to risk getting strands of cotton bud in there, as they can themselves ca=
use contact problems. The problem has been cured (so far) by cleaning with =
Deoxit Gold regularly, and always twisting the plug 1/4 turn each way after=
insertion. Thank you to the person who suggested that.=0D
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My theory is that I dropped the plug on the ground, and then transferred so=
me kind of dirt or sap into the socket.=0D
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If it is just the plug affected, can the plug itself be replaced?=0D
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Peter Shute=0D
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Sent from my iPad=0D
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On 24 May 2015, at 12:19 am, Greg Irving <greg=
> [naturerecordists] <<ma=
ilto:>> wrote:=0D
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Hi Everyone,=0D
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I have been recording bird vocalisations with Olympus LS-11, powered ME66/K=
6, and Shure A96F microphone cable for a few years now.=0D
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During the past year, the male Shure A96F plug has had to fit at a very par=
ticular angle in the female LS-11 jack, and remain perfectly still, otherwi=
se the recording is dominated by white-noise static in the right, left or b=
oth channels.=0D
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Which equipment do I likely need to repair or replace:=0D
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1) Has my A96F destroyed the LS-11 Jack, requiring a new LS-11?=0D
2) Is it a problem with the A96F plug, requiring a new A96F?=0D
3) If the A96F wrecked my LS-11, what would be a recommended replacement ca=
ble for the A96F to avoid this happening again in the future?=0D
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Thanks for the advice.=0D
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Greg=0D
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