wivernart Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Newbie here! Hi, I realise I have to get my microphone away from my unit coz of the noisy mechanism; however, my extention cable makes even more noise (continuous loud buzzing) than my MD!? What set up do I need to stop this? Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A440 Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 (edited) The extension cable shouldn't be adding noise, unless conceivably you have something generating huge amounts of radio frequencies in the area: powerlines, radio transmitters, etc. Probably it's just something wrong with the cable, though. Try a different cheap one, and if that still gets the buzz, look for a shielded extension cable. Edited March 31, 2007 by A440 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strungup Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Actually I did a recording of a Shakuhachi Master , who visited my home , and I set up two mics one ran behind my Computer to one side of the room and the other didnt cross anything to my side of the room , these were moderate cables , the left channel of the recording was completely ususable the noise was ferocious. Make sure that the cable isnt anywhere near power supplies , computer, TV , etc , The cable going to a MD mic input becomes a Live Wire , there is a voltage going thru it , that by default introduces inductance.440 might wanna argue with me on this but I know electronics , doing guitar amp repair , etc , Some cables if you touch or move them you will hear it I have a Cheap 20 dollar stereo mic that the whole length of extention cable acts like a pickup , I can set it on the sound board of my guitar and it will transmit the vibrations quite well , that is with a sponge and sock over the mic. Take the same cable put it on a different mic , ...nothing , not a sound, so check both the mic and the cable , You might want a nicer mic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wivernart Posted March 31, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Thanks guyz, I didnt realise that other equipment would have an effect; will try different venues and suss if its a cable problem or not. Many thanks!Actually I did a recording of a Shakuhachi Master , who visited my home , and I set up two mics one ran behind my Computer to one side of the room and the other didnt cross anything to my side of the room , these were moderate cables , the left channel of the recording was completely ususable the noise was ferocious. Make sure that the cable isnt anywhere near power supplies , computer, TV , etc , The cable going to a MD mic input becomes a Live Wire , there is a voltage going thru it , that by default introduces inductance.440 might wanna argue with me on this but I know electronics , doing guitar amp repair , etc , Some cables if you touch or move them you will hear it I have a Cheap 20 dollar stereo mic that the whole length of extention cable acts like a pickup , I can set it on the sound board of my guitar and it will transmit the vibrations quite well , that is with a sponge and sock over the mic. Take the same cable put it on a different mic , ...nothing , not a sound, so check both the mic and the cable , You might want a nicer mic.Thanks guyz, I didnt realise that other equipment would have an effect; will try different venues and suss if its a cable problem or not. Many thanks!The extension cable shouldn't be adding noise, unless conceivably you have something generating huge amounts of radio frequencies in the area: powerlines, radio transmitters, etc. Probably it's just something wrong with the cable, though. Try a different cheap one, and if that still gets the buzz, look for a shielded extension cable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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