Limit volume input for Sony ecmds70p mic

[VanJay011379]

Hi,

My name is Chris. I have a Sony HIMD mz-nh900 minidisc recorder.

I would like to record from the microphone input. I use a Sony ecmds70p microphone.

I would like to lower the input volume so the microphone doesn't get overloaded.

I tried a cable form Radio Shack at http://www.radioshack.com/product/inStoreAvail.jsp?productId=2102975. However, the volume seem to get reduced too much regardless of the volume level of the cable. I tried experimenting with and without the microphone on my PC and I get the same problem. It would appear that the cable cannot allow the full input volume and cuts the volume down too much.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I recall using such a cable with this microphone years ago and not having such a problem. I am looking for a cheap solution if possible.

Thanks in advance!

Cheers,

Chris

[Giant_Rick]

You should buy at least a battery box (or a preamp if you can), there's a tutorial here:

http://forums.sonyinsider.com/index.php?showtopic=14343&st=0

You should also plug your mike into the Line In input..

Godd luck!

[VanJay011379]

You should buy at least a battery box (or a preamp if you can), there's a tutorial here:

http://forums.sonyinsider.com/index.php?showtopic=14343&st=0

You should also plug your mike into the Line In input..

Godd luck!

Thanks! However, I swear I remember doing this before without a battery box.

If I plug the mic into the preamp, the volume is even lower. Or are you referring to plugging them mic into the line input with the preamp?

Thanks again!

[Giant_Rick]

If I were you, I'd try to do two things:

1. Build as battery box and use it in this manner: mikes->battery box->minidisc (thruogh Line In).

You should get some nice results with loud shows. Don't ask me why, but with this device you give the mikes more power so they can work in a better way.

2. If you are recording soft show you should buy (or build) a preamp, and use it like: mikes->preamp->minidisc (thru Line In).

This is great when recording soft show and speeches; it can work with loud shows as well, but you need to take care of the input volume.

You may go to taperssection.com and contact Chris Church, he builds mikes, preamps and battery boxes that are good and not expensive (a b. box is about 30$). I'm sure he will help you

[VanJay011379]

If I were you, I'd try to do two things:

1. Build as battery box and use it in this manner: mikes->battery box->minidisc (thruogh Line In).

You should get some nice results with loud shows. Don't ask me why, but with this device you give the mikes more power so they can work in a better way.

2. If you are recording soft show you should buy (or build) a preamp, and use it like: mikes->preamp->minidisc (thru Line In).

This is great when recording soft show and speeches; it can work with loud shows as well, but you need to take care of the input volume.

You may go to taperssection.com and contact Chris Church, he builds mikes, preamps and battery boxes that are good and not expensive (a b. box is about 30$). I'm sure he will help you

Would something like the "Ractive Sounds Juice Box" at http://www.minidisc.org/part_Microphone_Accessories.html suffice?