Topic: I have a probem with a recording I made and don't know what happended

[swordfish]

http://www.micro-tools.de/Kontaktreiniger-oxid/Caig-Deoxit-Tube-2ml.html
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Deoxit is what you want. That one has more cleaner in it and looks like it is liquid form.  The other one cleans too but is mostly a gold-plated connector protector/lubricant and looks like a felt tip pen applicator.

Although I can't definitely say the jack isn't broken, I've had dirty 1/8" jack connections on similar recorders act up exactly like you mention and assumed they were worn out and broken but found they worked perfectly after a good cleaning. This might correct the problem and a good thing to have around and use anyway even if it doesn't.

You can probably drop a droplet of the stuff directly into the jack.  I have a small spray can of Deoxit, spray some in there and use the paper stick of a Q-tip swab with the cotton swab end cut off to clean the jack's internal contact surfaces by inserting and removing it a bunch of times.  Wipe the plugs well with the stuff too, then plug and unplug them in the jack a few times and spin them around to get both mating surfaces well scrubed.  The stuff actively bubbles a bit while 'eating' dirt and corrosion deposits.

The Caig is in da house..in addition I tested the new M10 yesterday...I received it 2 days after I ordered it...Made the 1st recording with the new M10, new mic stand including the new Shure shock absorber and the mic bars...Everything worked like a charm....

I will clean the old M10 and report back.

SF

[swordfish]

I cleaned the M10 with the Caig liquid and it seems that the problem is "fixed"...but I don't trust or belive in the equipment anymore.....but still can use it as a backup or in conjuction with the video camera when I tape open....I may get rid of my R09HR now...

SF-

[Marshall7]

I picked up a bottle of Deoxit today ($24.99).  In Canada it's distributed and packaged by Hosa Technology.

[Gutbucket]

The Caig is in da house..

Missed that opportunity before to say..

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