#Radio Interference
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I just discovered that I can hear (faintly) a local radio station by
plugging the headphones in my multi-track (power on). This also works
downstairs with my stereo system. Can I assume I'm recording radio signal when
making tapes with the multi-track? I live about 3 miles from the station in a
suburban area. I'd hate for this to ruin the one demo tape that will get me
discovered <grin>.
I don't know much about radio interference. Are my electronics acting
as antennas or is the signal coming through the AC lines? Anything I should
do? I shot the aircraft warning lights on the radio station's antenna out with
my .22, so I'm hoping some low-flying plane will solve my problem, but until
then, I'd appreciate any suggestions.
Thanks, George Glines
"Can I assume I'm recording radio signal when making tapes with the
multitrack?"
No, you can't. Run your gains up all the way, _all_ of them, and tape a minute
or two of silence, then play it back and listen. That will tell you what you
want to know.
I see your three miles and raise you two blocks… from a major AM/FM combo. I
used to pick up WRXL FM on my FM radio, my AM radio, my turntable, my cassette
deck… 8). Moving the system to another wall and playing with cable
arrangement finally cured my problem.
It's entirely possible the RF is coming in at the headphone amp; if that's the
case, it won't do anything to your tapes and will just be an irritation. If
it's getting in through the mixer inputs or elsewhere, there could be problems.
Try the test I mentioned above and let me know what you find out; maybe we can
get you squared away.
Rick