[UK-CONTEST] Product Review

[Robin Thompson]

Yes doubtful that an equalizer will solve your problem Neil .. I suspect
that the noises are fairly wide band and probably from the external power
supply - do they go away on batteries ? best results are obtained by using
some sort of external A/D convertor keep the analogue mic away from the
internally generated rubbish! Something like the Edirol USB 25 is great
although not cheap !
Alternately use an external recorder of which there are many around -
transfer the file into Audacity as an MP3 or .wav for topping and tailing.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/UA-25-Edirol/dp/B0002PQ09S/ref=pd_sbs_ce_1

73
Robin
G3TKF

> -----Original Message-----
> From: uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com [mailto:uk-contest-
> bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of G3RIR
> Sent: 26 August 2008 16:25
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Product Review
> 
> Dave,
> 
> You may be correct about equalizers but perhaps they are not commonly used
> because we don't understand their value to us.
> 
> At present, I am struggling to obtain a decent recoding of my CQ in my
> laptop using audacity. There are various weird noises in the background
> (-30dB at a guess) which I would like to remove. I wonder if an outboard
> equalizer would be a useful adjunct.
> 
> However, I do echo your question as to who selects products for review.
> 
> In general, in my view, Radcom is a much more worthwhile read (no pun
> intended) since Giles took over as technical editor.
> 
> Neil, G3RIR
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:uk-contest-bounces at contesting.com] On Behalf Of dave at g4buo.com
> Sent: 26 August 2008 16:07
> To: uk-contest at contesting.com
> Subject: Re: [UK-CONTEST] Product Review
> 
> 
> Outboard audio equalisers are not, in my experience, a widely-used
> accessory. Some modern rigs have the functionality built-in to the
> transmit DSP, should it be required. Perhaps there just isn't anyone out
> there familiar enough or interested enough in such a product?
> 
> Which raises some questions. Who chooses which bits of kit get reviewed in
> Radcom? Is this more a case of W2IHY trying to get some free publicity for
> his piece of kit? If audio equalisers aren't commonly used, why are we
> taking up valuable Radcom space reviewing one?
> 
> Dave G4BUO
> 
> > In the absence of any response on either the Spectrum Forum or the CDXC
> > reflectors this is the 3rd and final time of asking -
> >
> > The Radom editor is stuck trying to find a reviewer for the following
> > products -
> >
> >> Can you help me find a reviewer for these pieces of kit?
> >>
> >> W2IHY 8 band audio equaliser, iplus and eqplus (www.w2ihy.com
> >> <http://www.w2ihy.com/>)
> >>
> >> I'm looking for someone who understands the audio side of a
transmission
> >
> >
> > The usual suspects are either too busy, on holiday or dis-inclined so
> > can anyone else help please?
> >
> > 73
> >
> > Colin, G3PSM
> 
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