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AD-20 question
« on: April 18, 2003, 08:03:46 AM »
What kind of cable do you need to run ad-20 into a d-8.

I am having some real trouble getting my setup to sound right. Everything it seems works fine on its on, but when i plug it all together i olly get left channel and really really really high distortion.


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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2003, 09:57:27 AM »
I think from the ad-20 you need a 1/8 inch mono mini plug to coax cable. From there your coax should plug into the input side of your 7pin for the d8.
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« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2003, 10:17:46 AM »
I tired that and i get nothing. I tried mini to mini and get both channels but awful distortion. I tried the cable the guy sent with it (mini->coax(with mini converter)) and only get one channel and horrible distortion.

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2003, 10:31:50 AM »
I tired that and i get nothing. I tried mini to mini and get both channels but awful distortion. I tried the cable the guy sent with it (mini->coax(with mini converter)) and only get one channel and horrible distortion.

Sounds like it could be a cable problem.  Cables can definitely be the culprits when things like that happen.

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2003, 10:36:45 AM »
So what would be the best cable to use. Should i try and find an optical->7-pin. Mini to coax. Which should i replace.

And as i said before everything works by itself, just not together. That includes the cables.

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2003, 11:48:24 AM »
So what would be the best cable to use. Should i try and find an optical->7-pin. Mini to coax. Which should i replace.

And as i said before everything works by itself, just not together. That includes the cables.

I would recommend a mini to coax cable.  Just guessing here, but I would bet that the distortion is happening prior to it reaching the coax to 7 pin.

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #6 on: April 18, 2003, 12:05:45 PM »
When I get home I'll send you a picture of what everything should look like.
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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #7 on: April 18, 2003, 12:10:41 PM »
Thanks a ton. I am a tech retard, pictures are worth more than a thousand to me.

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #8 on: April 18, 2003, 01:37:01 PM »
I believe the AD-20>D8 requires an active 7-pin cable; a passive won't work or gives you that funky distortion...I'm not 100% sure on that though. I've always used an active w/ mine.
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« Reply #9 on: April 18, 2003, 02:01:08 PM »
I just got an email from dave over at micsupply and thats about what he said.
I just droped 150 on the active.

Damn i am really broke now.

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #10 on: April 18, 2003, 02:27:30 PM »
I don't know about the D7/8 but neither my D3 or my D100 would work with a passive cable.  I purchaced an Oade active and have had no problems since.
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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #11 on: April 18, 2003, 02:37:05 PM »
Hooray for DAT: stupidest format ever!

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #12 on: April 19, 2003, 10:40:56 AM »
One exception to this is the Pro Digital passive cable.  I used a Pro Digital passive 7-pin to go AD-20 > D8 and never had a problem.  Just stick the 1/8 gold tip mono plug on the coax tip and you are fine with the Pro Digital.
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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #13 on: April 19, 2003, 07:48:36 PM »
if it still persists, it soundz like a mic cable problem..... :'( and that can be just as costly.....the reason i mentioned the mic cables, is cause i've been having problems w/ mine.....hope this helps....

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #14 on: April 20, 2003, 09:23:18 PM »
Hooray for DAT: stupidest format ever!

that should be hooray for Sony DAT machines and thier stupid proprietary inputs and outputs.


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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #15 on: April 21, 2003, 03:28:07 AM »
+T tim... this should be sony's new/old slogan "we make NOTHING compatible" "spend MORE money" ;D

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Re:AD-20 question
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2003, 04:13:43 AM »
Sounds good. Stupid Sony.  >:(

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