Topic: Protecting the "Line In" input socket

[whiskybob]

Just had to return my Edirol R-09HR due to failure of the Line In socket.
Funnily enough the levels were perfect, I still have a recording but the bass cuts in and out whenever you touch the cable going into the socket. I have checked that the problem is definitely the input socket, I changed not only the cable but also the pre amp......I'm also curious to know why the bass cuts out in both channels rather than the usual problem of one of the channels cutting out?
I know there was an issue with the R-09 but I have not heard of any problems with the R-09HR.

Apart from handling the unit with kid gloves can anyone advise me on a more practical solution to preventing stress on the socket.

David.

[steve4134]

I use a right angle connector and have never had a problem.........


Steve

[su6oxone]

My understanding is that the R-09HR line/mic in jacks are mechanically attached to the circuit board, as opposed to being 'glued on' like the R-09 jacks.  There is a picture that shows this (someone courageously opened up his/her R-09HR to take some pics of the internals) somewhere buried in the R-09HR thread.  Therefore, I would think using a right angle jack and exercising a reasonable amount of care during use should be sufficient for preventing connection problems. 

[rastasean]

I use a right angle connector and have never had a problem.........

me too!

[whiskybob]

This is going to sound lame but I've looked everywhere for 3.5mm Jack Cables with 2 right angled connectors, there have been a few real cheap cables but they don't look as if they're up to much. Have you guys had your cables made up especially for you or were they off the shelf, I spent hours yesterday going round the shops and then on the interweb, like I say it sounds lame but any help to point me in the right direction......

David

[vanark]

This is going to sound lame but I've looked everywhere for 3.5mm Jack Cables with 2 right angled connectors, there have been a few real cheap cables but they don't look as if they're up to much. Have you guys had your cables made up especially for you or were they off the shelf, I spent hours yesterday going round the shops and then on the interweb, like I say it sounds lame but any help to point me in the right direction......

David

I actually bought mine on the internet, but my suggestion is to have Darktrain make you one.

[drewski1986]

 my suggestion is to have Darktrain make you one.

^ this is what I would do.  Darktrain is unbelievably fast and reliable.

[whiskybob]

^ taken your advice, thanks.

David.

[rastasean]

^ taken your advice, thanks.

David.

that's exactly my advice. mine is about a foot long and it was about $20. he makes the cables and gets them out quick.

[Dede2002]

I use a right angle connector and have never had a problem.........

me too!

Me too
Funny thing: I've never heard of such problem with the HR.
It's quite common with the old R09 ( not mine  )
Anyway, it's good to know that right now everything is fine with your unit.
Enjoy.