Chris G Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I recently got my SD 664 and want to use my schoeps CMC4/MK41 which needs 12T power, which the 664 doesn't have. I've owned the PSC 48v-12T adapter for a few years, but only use it when not wearing a bag as I've found the power will drop out if the the barrel gets moved around too much. I'm trying to figure out a solution to avoid buying a CMC6 or CMC5, though I know might have to. Has anyone used the 12T barrel adapter in a bag with success and avoided the power dropping out? I'm thinking about making a cable with the 12t barrel taped or shrink sealed to the xlr connectors so movement is limited.. but thought I'd see if anyone here had any good suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundtrane Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 seems like something gone loose in the barrel. best to get it checked, or get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted January 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 Thanks for the suggestion Vin.. I didn't think it could be faulty as it was bought new and hasn't gotten too much use, but you might be right. It sounds like you haven't had this problem when using the adpater in the bag. I'll pickup a new one or get it checked out and hopefully the problem goes away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted January 27, 2013 Report Share Posted January 27, 2013 I could be as simple as dirty connectors or the pigtail XLR that you use with that T powered adapter don't like each other (worn connectors?). I wouldn't replace the power supply until you exhaust all other variables. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted January 28, 2013 Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've never had this happen and (still) have several T power mics. Check your adapters and cables, maybe find a way to rig the adapter so it isn't stressed when you move the bag. philp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted January 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2013 Thanks for the suggestions, good to know it shouldn't do this. I'll troubleshoot some more and try to determine whether it is a cabling/connector issue or if it is infact the adapter itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 PSC make a good one that's pretty low cost. I'd get that and fix the other one at your leisure - then you'll have a spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donsbach Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Did it turn out to be a bad adapter? I look forward to using a CMC441 with my 664 but i have no experience with T powered mics and don't want to run into any surprises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 " I've found the power will drop out if the the barrel gets moved around too much." broken or a bad cable or connection... " good to know it shouldn't do this " of course it shouldn't! " I'll troubleshoot some more and try to determine whether it is a cabling/connector issue or if it is infact the adapter itself. " troubleshooting 101 " I didn't think it could be faulty as it was bought new and hasn't gotten too much use, " CRAP happens " PSC make a good one that's pretty low cost. " that is what he said he has... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_bollard Posted February 21, 2013 Report Share Posted February 21, 2013 " " PSC make a good one that's pretty low cost. " that is what he said he has... Yeh, I have one too, well two so I have a spare. Guess that's my point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I got my local audio shop to put in 48V to T power circuitry in the xlr boots of the little cable that goes from the boom mic to the bottom of the Rycote handle. Someone suggested that to me. Never gets banged around in the bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted March 19, 2013 Report Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hey Chris, I'll +1 the idea that you have a problem with your adapter. I've had 2 for 15 years and I just wore out one to the point where it got a little crackly when it was jostled. Not bad, but enough to bug me - but never did I actually lose audio. I replaced the crackly adapter with my spare and now have the barrel adapter taped to my mixer and short xlr cables to attach to the mixer and my boom cable. So the adapter can't move and won't get physically worn by continuous plugging and unplugging... Cheers, Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted March 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 I should have replied sooner. . You guys were right, of course, even though it was new and barely used.. it was faulty. I bought a replacement which is working correctly and doesn't have drop outs when moved around. Thanks.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted March 23, 2013 Report Share Posted March 23, 2013 " , even though it was new and barely used.. it was faulty. " PSC fixes them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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