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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #15 on: October 19, 2003, 02:05:55 PM »
yep, it also does that when it initially powers on too.... :D

does it do this ONLY when powering on, cause that is normal... ;)
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #16 on: October 19, 2003, 03:13:44 PM »
Hey all, screwing with this thing again for hours I figured out the problem.  The cable that came with the unit does not have the right size male end.  Think I'll forward it some of these "increase your size" junk mails I get all the time..anyhows, what was happening is that i would put the power plug in all the way, and screw it to tighten.  THis must have been loosening the connection since tightening would pull it away from the sides (since it didnt fit snug to begin with) and cause issues.  I discovered this when i slowly plugged the unit in..and all was working.  Putting the tip of the connecter 1/8 inch in or so and pressing down to make a solid connection was what i found to work.  Looks like I need to find a cable that fits properly...
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #17 on: October 19, 2003, 03:20:56 PM »
hey diskobean, where on graham patten's website?  I can't find a manual do find a product sheet.
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #18 on: October 19, 2003, 04:03:01 PM »
hey diskobean, where on graham patten's website?  I can't find a manual do find a product sheet.

lemme see, ill get right back to ya... 8)
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #19 on: October 19, 2003, 04:13:18 PM »
if you go to the gp website and click on the DMIC, you can scroll down on the left and d/l the brochure.....if you would like strictly the manual...i might be willing to scan mine in a lil bit......lemme know if the brochure has the info you need, or i would know it. 8)
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #20 on: October 19, 2003, 07:30:29 PM »
Ok..the problem is not completely fixed.  on the DMIC-20 input i figured i would spread the 2 prongs inside the unit..this tightened the connection so perhaps the cable was the right size but the post in the middle had to be spread out a little.  Here's the problem..I can't plug the plug in first, then turn the phantom power on.  The connection wont work.  I have to turn the phantom power on ahead of time, power up the power cable, and slowly slide it into the DMIC-20 until i see the 2 bottom level lights lit.  Then I need to slowly continue to push the plug in and finally tighten it.  If i push it in too fast..thats it..start over.  Now, if i touch the power cable end in the DMIC-20 unit slightly, it will f-up.  Do I have a bad DMIC-20 cable or a bad input on the DMIC unit?  I can't see why I cant just plug the power cable in, leave the phantom power off, power up the unit, and flip the switch to get the mics powered up.
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #21 on: October 19, 2003, 07:58:22 PM »
Ok..the problem is not completely fixed.  on the DMIC-20 input i figured i would spread the 2 prongs inside the unit..this tightened the connection so perhaps the cable was the right size but the post in the middle had to be spread out a little.  Here's the problem..I can't plug the plug in first, then turn the phantom power on.  The connection wont work.  I have to turn the phantom power on ahead of time, power up the power cable, and slowly slide it into the DMIC-20 until i see the 2 bottom level lights lit.  Then I need to slowly continue to push the plug in and finally tighten it.  If i push it in too fast..thats it..start over.  Now, if i touch the power cable end in the DMIC-20 unit slightly, it will f-up.  Do I have a bad DMIC-20 cable or a bad input on the DMIC unit?  I can't see why I cant just plug the power cable in, leave the phantom power off, power up the unit, and flip the switch to get the mics powered up.

i dunno, somethings def fucked up....id contact where ya got your unit, and at least try a diff power cable first...if i had 2, id gladly send one yer way... 8)
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #22 on: October 19, 2003, 08:08:43 PM »
yup..once i do get it running with this method..it will run for a while then crap out and not recover but leave a slight static/hard drive sound inside the device.  Longest run i got was 40 mins.  Keep in mind im only recording background noise for the most part.  Seems like when the levels get high...it craps out.  Definately calling Graham Patten tomorrow.  Their expert was not in on Friday.
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #23 on: October 19, 2003, 08:24:40 PM »
yup..once i do get it running with this method..it will run for a while then crap out and not recover but leave a slight static/hard drive sound inside the device.  Longest run i got was 40 mins.  Keep in mind im only recording background noise for the most part.  Seems like when the levels get high...it craps out.  Definately calling Graham Patten tomorrow.  Their expert was not in on Friday.

good idea....lemme know the results... 8)
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #24 on: October 19, 2003, 08:25:10 PM »
That would be awesome diskobean if you could scan the manual.  I don't know what I'll find there but you never know....
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #25 on: October 19, 2003, 08:35:49 PM »
That would be awesome diskobean if you could scan the manual.  I don't know what I'll find there but you never know....

if i cant get to it tonite, remind me in the morning!! 8) ;)
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2003, 08:37:16 PM »
thanks...i someday hope to be on the akg team....

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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2003, 08:42:21 PM »
thanks...i someday hope to be on the akg team....

AKG 391's-> phantom DMIC-20 -> D8

smart man....i run akg 481's>DMIC-20@48k>D-8..soon to be a v3, instead of the dmic-20, but im still keeping it.... 8)im not a gear whore, im a gear hoard!!! ;D
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #28 on: October 19, 2003, 08:44:21 PM »
current rig is AKG391's->DMIC-20@0K->D8
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Re:DMIC-20 intermittent issues/problems
« Reply #29 on: October 19, 2003, 08:50:46 PM »
current rig is AKG391's->DMIC-20@0K->D8

+T for being on team akg!!!
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