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google says “How to solder XLR connectors”
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Ty Ford
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Ah, students!
Yes, got it.
Get a small Weller soldering pencil and some solder and jump right in. It doesn’t take a lot to learn and it will save your butt. I have Eric do my big jobs, but I still handle the occasional soldering chores that pop up.
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Craig,
Your XLRs take a beating? Please explain how and why this happens.
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Craig,
Eric has made many cables for me.
Enjoy,
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Tom,
it’s easy to use. hit two buttons and you’re recording. It’ll take an external input, but I think that’s a line level. It may be adjustable for mic. It’s been a while since I had it here. Here’s the link to my review.
https://tyfordaudiovideo.blogspot.com/
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Tom,
Here’s a good sounding, easy to use, small recorder.
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Tom,
Lavs that plug into wireless body pack transmitters don’t use phantom power, they use a smaller bias voltage. Lavs can also connect with power supply modules that provide that bias voltage by converting Phantom Power to the Bias Voltage. These modules have XLR connectors. Some of the XLR modules come with battery compartments and will run on those batteries instead of by Phantom Power.
>So, if I don’t use phantom power, a electret condenser microphone would work the best for omnidirectional?
Sorry, I don’t understand your question. Most lavs are omni. Cardioid (directional) lavs are problematic and should only be used in special cases.
Still wouldn’t go with Azden if you’re pro.
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Ty Ford
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Hello Tom and welcome to the Cow Audio Forum.
I’m not a fan of Azden wireless. The lowest I’d go for professional work would be a Sennheiser G3.
My advice is to save a few more dollars and your professional reputation and man up to the Sennheiser that comes with the ME2, but can be improved with the MKE-2 lav.
50 feet is a lot to ask for in this day and age, especially in cities.
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Hello Peter,
Just worked with an ex-1 and ex-3 last week. For some strange reason, Sony included a menu adjustment from -41 dBU to -10 dBu in 7-8 steps. I didn’t have a manual, but I found running with the XLRs switched to LINE wasn’t working and I had to shift to Mic level to get levels right without clipping.
Why they added the sensitivity settings remains a mystery. My guess would be that you’d shift from -41 to -10 and try line level.
Having said this, for those who may read this later, there are also input controls.
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Eric,
My guess is it’s a calibration issue or a level issue.
I’d suggest contacting the mfgr.
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Ty Ford
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