rec.arts.movies.production.sound

I've experienced no problems with my SD MixPre limiter. Is it
possible you have it set unreasonably low?
Glen Trew is especially complimentary of the MixPre limiter. (See:
/group/ /browse_thread/thread/b8d3120be057c87/f6a3b8428371ab72?lnk=gst&q=MixPre+limiter&rnum=2#f6a3b8428371ab72
)

Sound Devices is still at the AES Convention today (Booth 918). If
you're at or near NYC I'd recommend paying them a personal visit.

Rob Anderson

On Oct 8, 1:55 am, mat adams wrote:
> Hi all, great group, been lurking for a while but need some help.
>
> I bought a SD Mix Pre a couple of months ago but now i've been using
> it for a few days and find that when the limiters operate they produce
> a clip noise as they engage and the light comes on. Ive tried bith
> channels and they're the same and adjusting the threshold makes no
> difference to the clip but does function otherwise as expected. I've
> tried alternating between internal and external power sources and
> changiing other controls but i can't get rid.
>
> I've done a bit of searching around and read nothing but praise for
> these limiter circuits so im guessing i might have a dud unit. Since
> the day it was new i've had various meter LED's remaining on and then
> reverting to normal which makes me think i've been sold a lemon, but
> can't imagine the two faults being related.
>
> FYI, Im running an MKH-50 (LF Cut no pad) and gain is between 9 and 3
> o'clock (hushed voice to group scream).
>
> Has anyone had this problem before? Any suggestions?
>
> I'd run it back to the shop but i'm on location in the South Pacific.
>
> Thanks in advance, Mat.