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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2006, 01:09:10 AM »
I posted another thread about it, but where can I get the clamp that is in your picture?

It comes with the mic.

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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #16 on: January 30, 2006, 02:10:23 AM »
I will give you my Sony Stereo mic.   It was the first mic I used and I loved it at the time.  It  has a stereo 1/8" which lets it connect right into your MD.  I've been waiting to give it to someone just starting out.  Since your on such a short budget, this should serve you well.  PM me your addy if you want it and I'll send your way Saturday. 

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Hi there.  That's cool +T helping recruit another tapir.

To the future operator of this mic: plug it into LINE IN on the MD.  Then turn gain up to near maximum.  This is much better than mic in, which may tend to distort at high levels.

The mics has an excellent stereo image (choose narrow or wide) and is great because it is just "point and shoot".  No fuss at all.  You can also EQ a little bit to bring up the bass and treble, but it sounds just fine stock.

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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #17 on: January 30, 2006, 07:42:30 PM »

To the future operator of this mic: plug it into LINE IN on the MD.  Then turn gain up to near maximum.  This is much better than mic in, which may tend to distort at high levels.

The mics has an excellent stereo image (choose narrow or wide) and is great because it is just "point and shoot".  No fuss at all.  You can also EQ a little bit to bring up the bass and treble, but it sounds just fine stock.

  Richard


I have a Sony D8 do you also suggest for me to use line?
I am correct in thinking the mic in helps provide power?
I was given this mic, so I don't have the clip as someone posted above,
so I plan to cruise by a Guitar Center or B&H to get one.

If I use LINE IN for the D8, do I still want to concetrate on the levels peaking around 12db or whatever that black indicator dot is called? I used it once for Trey with mic in, and the levels did seem a bit off/low...

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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #18 on: January 30, 2006, 07:51:49 PM »
I will give you my Sony Stereo mic.   It was the first mic I used and I loved it at the time.  It  has a stereo 1/8" which lets it connect right into your MD.  I've been waiting to give it to someone just starting out.  Since your on such a short budget, this should serve you well.  PM me your addy if you want it and I'll send your way Saturday. 

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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #19 on: January 30, 2006, 09:04:46 PM »

To the future operator of this mic: plug it into LINE IN on the MD.  Then turn gain up to near maximum.  This is much better than mic in, which may tend to distort at high levels.

The mics has an excellent stereo image (choose narrow or wide) and is great because it is just "point and shoot".  No fuss at all.  You can also EQ a little bit to bring up the bass and treble, but it sounds just fine stock.

  Richard


I have a Sony D8 do you also suggest for me to use line?
I am correct in thinking the mic in helps provide power?
I was given this mic, so I don't have the clip as someone posted above,
so I plan to cruise by a Guitar Center or B&H to get one.

If I use LINE IN for the D8, do I still want to concetrate on the levels peaking around 12db or whatever that black indicator dot is called? I used it once for Trey with mic in, and the levels did seem a bit off/low...

I've never used a DAT, but it should be the same.  Use line in *whenever possible*.  At best you will avoid distortion, at worst you may just get a bit cleaner signal by avoiding the preamp.  If you can get up to -12dB that is still OK, just boost it in post.  In fact, that is a safe level to shoot for, no fear of overloads.  I don't know what level the 'black indicator dot' is though.  On MD units it is at -12dB, so maybe DAT is the same.

The ECM907 mic is battery powered, so you don't need 'plug in power' from the mic socket.  Even if a mic needs plug in power, you can just use a battery box to supply the mic, then still plug into line in.

  Richard
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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #20 on: January 31, 2006, 10:43:21 AM »
Damn, thanks for all the help and good vibes going around here!

I hope to be taping the John Brown's Body/Slightly Stoopid show at the 9:30 Club coming up.

I'll let you all know how it goes!

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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #21 on: January 31, 2006, 12:31:55 PM »
Good luck brother!  Let me know how you make out!
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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #22 on: January 31, 2006, 02:36:03 PM »


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Re: SURPRISE! Another n00b thread!
« Reply #23 on: February 02, 2006, 06:16:34 PM »
Damn, +T Jesse!  Good People!
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