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Hey guys - please accept my apologies in advance if this question has already been answered, but I can't seem to find it! I am about to buy the Sony MZ RH1, and am planning to get the ECM MS 907 microphone to go with it. With my previous machine however (the Sharp MD-MT280E(S)) I was given to understand that the term "plug in power" meant that you HAD to use an UNpowered microphone for recording - is this correct? The MZ RH1 manual seems to imply that the ECM MS 907 (a powered microphone) is compatible with the machine. I am loath to buy either item until I am sure that they are compatible. Can somebody please help!!?? Many thanks!!

I have been using the Sharp MT80 for 2 months now - for live recording of my Voice Lessons and Coaching Sessions etc (I am a singer). I am using a tiny Panasonic stereo mic (I understand the choice of compatible mics for this machine is quite limited because they must use "plug in power", rather than having batteries of their own). Up until a week ago I was recording at full volume and getting an acceptable signal - though not very powerful. I then made my first mono (LP) recording, and something I have done appears to have set the mic sensitivity to HIGH. I recorded something in stereo yesterday - with the volume set to max as usual - and the recording is very loud and distorted. I cannot seem to find a way of reversing the process, and setting the sensitivity level back to LOW. The only mention of sensitivity levels in the manual is to do with sound-actuated recording, but I do not wish to use this facility. Can anyone explain the change in behaviour of my machine, and how I might be able to change it back?? Please help!