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Title: Tascam HD-P2 Issues
Post by: tapjunkie on June 30, 2009, 10:03:03 PM

I have a HD-P2 that I use Sandisk CF cards with and get an annoying crackling sound on my recordings that sounds similar to crackling sound of a vinyl LP.  I have switched out cables, preamps and ADs and it does not seem to matter.  Has anyone else had this problem?

Title: Re: Tascam HD-P2 Issues
Post by: dallman on July 01, 2009, 05:44:00 PM

Never have had a single crackle. It it random? have you recorded with different mics?

Title: Re: Tascam HD-P2 Issues
Post by: kirk97132 on July 05, 2009, 02:33:51 PM

Quote from: tapjunkie on June 30, 2009, 10:03:03 PM

I have a HD-P2 that I use Sandisk CF cards with and get an annoying crackling sound on my recordings that sounds similar to crackling sound of a vinyl LP.  I have switched out cables, preamps and ADs and it does not seem to matter.  Has anyone else had this problem?

ONly time I ever had that problem with my P2 was when I had overs.  It did not take well to any type of clips and produced a very loud crack on recordings when that happened. 

Title: Re: Tascam HD-P2 Issues
Post by: Myco on July 09, 2009, 04:19:12 PM

Sounds like an input or cable issue. What input are you using to connect to the P2? The XLR or RCA mic/line in, or SPDIF digi in?

Title: Re: Tascam HD-P2 Issues
Post by: darby on July 09, 2009, 04:40:22 PM

the only issues I ever had were from bad SPDIF cables
maybe you have the prerecord buffer set TOO LOW on the P2
or have you tried a different brand of card?

Quote from: tapjunkie on June 30, 2009, 10:03:03 PM

I have a HD-P2 that I use Sandisk CF cards with and get an annoying crackling sound on my recordings that sounds similar to crackling sound of a vinyl LP.  I have switched out cables, preamps and ADs and it does not seem to matter.  Has anyone else had this problem?