I just spray a little on a rag and wipe the plug, then plug it in before it
dries, and twist it back and forth a couple of times. I've also started using a
short "Socket Saver" lead, to remove the danger of contaminating the M10's
socket again.
I was very sceptical of the stuff, but it appears to have fixed what I thought
was an incurable problem. I'm very interested to hear how it goes if you try
it. I have to admit it haven't listened to every bit of recording I've made
since I started using it (unattended overnight recordings), but all the samples
I've checked have been good.
Peter Shute
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On 24 May 2015, at 12:08 pm, vickipowys
<> [naturerecordists]
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wrote:
Do you just clean the plug Peter? Any tips of using this stuff? I am
starting to get some crackles with my LS10 and mic plugs and would
like to cure it.
thanks,
Vicki
On 24/05/2015, at 9:12 AM, Peter Shute
<>
[naturerecordists] wrote:
> Stand by for lectures about the inherent unreliability of 3.5mm plugs.
>
> 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?
>
> 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 alcohol helped a bit, but it's not very accessible,
> and I was advised here not to risk getting strands of cotton bud in
> there, as they can themselves cause 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.
>
> My theory is that I dropped the plug on the ground, and then
> transferred some kind of dirt or sap into the socket.
>
> If it is just the plug affected, can the plug itself be replaced?
>
> Peter Shute
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On 24 May 2015, at 12:19 am, Greg Irving
> <><m("yahoo.com","gregirving75");">
> > [naturerecordists]
> > <<><m("yahoogroups.com","naturerecordists");">
> >> wrote:
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone,
>
> I have been recording bird vocalisations with Olympus LS-11, powered
> ME66/K6, and Shure A96F microphone cable for a few years now.
>
> During the past year, the male Shure A96F plug has had to fit at a
> very particular angle in the female LS-11 jack, and remain perfectly
> still, otherwise the recording is dominated by white-noise static in
> the right, left or both channels.
>
> Which equipment do I likely need to repair or replace:
>
> 1) Has my A96F destroyed the LS-11 Jack, requiring a new LS-11?
> 2) Is it a problem with the A96F plug, requiring a new A96F?
> 3) If the A96F wrecked my LS-11, what would be a recommended
> replacement cable for the A96F to avoid this happening again in the
> future?
>
> Thanks for the advice.
>
> Greg
>
>
>
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