What about cables?/comfortable placement

[MDnewuser]

Have red somewhere that microphone-cables can add unwanted sound to a recording if they are hanging loose and stroke against body or clothing, true?. If so any good tips for preventing this, maybe some kind of strap.

I also want tips on where to put the MD/Batterybox so its feels comfortable.

Never tried cleaning the jack/contacts before recording maybe i should try it too ?, any experiances ?.

[A440]

Try it yourself with your own mic, and see how much noise touching the cable adds. With mine the noise, if any, is overwhelmed by music--the cable is under my shirt, run through belt loops to an MD in my pocket or a belt pack. I don't drum along on the cable, obviously, but I'm sure it's not perfectly still either.

Wipe off the plug before putting it in the jack. Personally I wouldn't mess with the inside of the jack.

For a little belt case to hold the MD and battery pack, your best bet is your local camera store. They have cases of various sizes made for photographer's practical use, and you could see what holds your units best.

[greenmachine]

I usually put the battery box into my left trouser pocket, the MD into the right or vice versa. Couldn't be more comfortable.

[Christopher]

Or more impressive to the ladies, for that matter..

[MDnewuser]

Pockets is very handy, had a pair of shorts this summer which i used a lot, but when using ordinary pants the pockets seem so small, any hints on what pants to look for ?.

Edited September 26, 2005 by MDnewuser