Audio-Technica AT8686 -- is this too good to be true? at DVinfo.net

Marco Leavitt · February 24th, 2003, 11:20 PM

B&H lists a limiter made by Audio-Technica model number AT8686. Does this thing work? It's only $49.95! B&H lists it as a special order and audio technica puts it in their archive -- http://www.audio-technica.com/guide/other/access/unitools_disc.html (scroll to bottom of page) -- so who knows if it's even still available. But I really need something like this because I have a serious clipping problem with my GL-1 and don't have the cash for the SoundDevices MM-1 at the moment. Has anyone used this thing? The Audio-Technica limiter I mean, and where did you buy it?

Don Palomaki · February 25th, 2003, 05:04 AM

What is the rest of your GL1 system (mic, etc)?
Are you using the MIC ATT setting?
If the audio is too loud, there are some moderate cost passive level controls that can be used to reduce input levels.

Marco Leavitt · February 25th, 2003, 07:55 AM

I’m using an ME-66 in a pistol grip shockmount with a Studio 1 Pro XLR adapter. Yes, the attenuator is on. I’ve tried dialing down the Studio 1, and it does seem to help, but the audio isn’t as crisp and there is still some clipping whenever someone starts shouting. The GL-1 features an internal auto gain system that doesn’t seem to be able to handle a very wide range in volume. I think a limiter would solve my problems. I’m taping poetry readings and some of them like to do a lot of yelling and stamping their feet and that kind of thing.

Jeff Donald · February 25th, 2003, 08:29 AM

I don't believe it is available any longer, but email AT just to be sure.

February 24th, 2003, 11:20 PM	#1
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	Is this too good to be true? B&H lists a limiter made by Audio-Technica model number AT8686. Does this thing work? It's only $49.95! B&H lists it as a special order and audio technica puts it in their archive -- http://www.audio-technica.com/guide/other/access/unitools_disc.html (scroll to bottom of page) -- so who knows if it's even still available. But I really need something like this because I have a serious clipping problem with my GL-1 and don't have the cash for the SoundDevices MM-1 at the moment. Has anyone used this thing? The Audio-Technica limiter I mean, and where did you buy it?

February 25th, 2003, 08:29 AM	#4
Jeff Donald Warden Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 8,287	I don't believe it is available any longer, but email AT just to be sure. __________________ Jeff Donald Carpe Diem Search DVinfo.net for quick answers \| Where to Buy? From the best in the business: DVinfo.net sponsors

February 25th, 2003, 05:04 AM	#2
Don Palomaki Wrangler Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,489	What is the rest of your GL1 system (mic, etc)? Are you using the MIC ATT setting? If the audio is too loud, there are some moderate cost passive level controls that can be used to reduce input levels.

February 25th, 2003, 07:55 AM	#3
Marco Leavitt Inner Circle Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Albany, NY 12210 Posts: 2,652	I’m using an ME-66 in a pistol grip shockmount with a Studio 1 Pro XLR adapter. Yes, the attenuator is on. I’ve tried dialing down the Studio 1, and it does seem to help, but the audio isn’t as crisp and there is still some clipping whenever someone starts shouting. The GL-1 features an internal auto gain system that doesn’t seem to be able to handle a very wide range in volume. I think a limiter would solve my problems. I’m taping poetry readings and some of them like to do a lot of yelling and stamping their feet and that kind of thing.