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Title: AD-20 question
Post by: wrangler_n_space 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: tadjblack 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.
Hope this helps!

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: wrangler_n_space 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: nickgregory on April 18, 2003, 10:31:50 AM

Quote from: wrangler_n_space 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.

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

Nick

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: wrangler_n_space 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: nickgregory on April 18, 2003, 11:48:24 AM

Quote from: wrangler_n_space 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.

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.

Nick

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: Stumptown Matt on April 18, 2003, 12:05:45 PM

When I get home I'll send you a picture of what everything should look like.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: wrangler_n_space 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: moewu4u 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.
Bradobannion (fellow tech retard)

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: wrangler_n_space 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: Stumptown Matt 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: zhianosatch on April 18, 2003, 02:37:05 PM

Hooray for DAT: stupidest format ever!

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: jlykos 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.

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: F.O.Bean 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....

bean

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: Tim on April 20, 2003, 09:23:18 PM

Quote from: zhianosatch on April 18, 2003, 02:37:05 PM

Hooray for DAT: stupidest format ever!

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

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: F.O.Bean 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

bean

p.s.- shouldnt cut up on them, my d-8 is 6 years old now... 8) but VERY true...

Title: Re:AD-20 question
Post by: zhianosatch on April 21, 2003, 04:13:43 AM

Sounds good. Stupid Sony.  >:(

 ;) ;)