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Christian Bovine · October 20th, 2003, 10:07 AM

My shotgun Mic will make a random crackling and popping noise. We thought it could be because it was picking up something we couldn't see, but we think it might be the mic. Any one have this problem or have a suggestion???

Jay Massengill · October 20th, 2003, 03:51 PM

Is the mic connected to a phantom power source? If so, random noises like that suggest an imbalance in the phantom voltage reaching the mic, usually due to a bad cable.

Mike Rehmus · October 20th, 2003, 06:51 PM

You need to troubleshoot that to isolate the problem.

First change cables and see if that kills the pops.
Try another microphone with the original cable and see if that kills the pops.
Try another camcorder with everything else original and see if that kills the pops.
Try a new battery in the microphone and see if that kills the pops.
Individually change each piece in the audio chain until the problems goes away.

Cables are always the first suspect.

Marty Wein · October 20th, 2003, 09:47 PM

Is it shock-mounted? It is an ultra sensitive mic and if mounted on a camcorder or boom, shock-mounting is not optional it's a must.

October 20th, 2003, 10:07 AM	#1
Christian Bovine New Boot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Philadelphia, Pa Posts: 19	ME - 66 Popping Noise....??? My shotgun Mic will make a random crackling and popping noise. We thought it could be because it was picking up something we couldn't see, but we think it might be the mic. Any one have this problem or have a suggestion??? __________________ Cb - philly

October 20th, 2003, 06:51 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	You need to troubleshoot that to isolate the problem. First change cables and see if that kills the pops. Try another microphone with the original cable and see if that kills the pops. Try another camcorder with everything else original and see if that kills the pops. Try a new battery in the microphone and see if that kills the pops. Individually change each piece in the audio chain until the problems goes away. Cables are always the first suspect. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

October 20th, 2003, 03:51 PM	#2
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	Is the mic connected to a phantom power source? If so, random noises like that suggest an imbalance in the phantom voltage reaching the mic, usually due to a bad cable.

October 20th, 2003, 09:47 PM	#4
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	Is it shock-mounted? It is an ultra sensitive mic and if mounted on a camcorder or boom, shock-mounting is not optional it's a must.