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Lou Bruno · October 5th, 2002, 06:45 AM

I am very curious. How many of you are geting a whining or a whiring noise from the tape transport. Sought of a high pitched noise. In a quite audio enviroment, this high pitched sound is recorded onto the tape.

Any help/solutions?

Thanks in advance-Lou Bruno

Frank Granovski · October 10th, 2002, 01:53 AM

My friend's VX's don't have noticeable noise---just a bit of hiss on playback.

Mike Rehmus · October 10th, 2002, 06:22 PM

The level of noise depends on the camera. Mine is fairly quiet but the zoom motor makes noticable noise at max speed.

It is a fact of life that the on-board microphone is not a good choice, especially in a quiet environment. An outboard microphone that is just a few feet away will not pick up the whine.

Frank Granovski · October 11th, 2002, 12:06 AM

For a good VX sound fix, get the one only BBC fix. Next step down is the Beachtek/Senn ME66/K6 solution.

Bryan Beasleigh · October 12th, 2002, 11:29 AM

The only whining noise I get is from my wife when I buy any new gear.

I use a Beach with a Sennheiser ME66 when I can and the onboard mic when I travel and have never had that problem.

Frank Granovski · October 12th, 2002, 03:12 PM

Time to trade in for a new model, a newer (younger), one with less mileage, and preferably from "the 'Peg."

Eddie Telfer · October 16th, 2002, 01:50 AM

Hi Lou,

I'm using a VX2000 (around 8mths old) and am experiencing excessive whirring and whining noises from the tape transport as well. The problem only started a month or so ago but seems to be getting worse. The tape transport noise is obvious on all recordings when played back. Also, when in a quiet environment, such as a church, anyone within 3 meters of the camera can hear it. Very irritating... luckily I have not had to rely on the VX2000 for audio!

I't seems to be a mechanical issue with the tape transport. I am about to send the camera in to my local Sony service centre for repair (under warranty). I will let you what eventuates......

Peace

October 5th, 2002, 06:45 AM	#1
Lou Bruno Go Cycle Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 815	Whining noise I am very curious. How many of you are geting a whining or a whiring noise from the tape transport. Sought of a high pitched noise. In a quite audio enviroment, this high pitched sound is recorded onto the tape. Any help/solutions? Thanks in advance-Lou Bruno

October 10th, 2002, 06:22 PM	#3
Mike Rehmus Wrangler Join Date: May 2002 Location: Vallejo, California Posts: 4,049	The level of noise depends on the camera. Mine is fairly quiet but the zoom motor makes noticable noise at max speed. It is a fact of life that the on-board microphone is not a good choice, especially in a quiet environment. An outboard microphone that is just a few feet away will not pick up the whine. __________________ Mike Rehmus Hey, I can see the carrot at the end of the tunnel!

October 10th, 2002, 01:53 AM	#2
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	My friend's VX's don't have noticeable noise---just a bit of hiss on playback.

October 11th, 2002, 12:06 AM	#4
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	For a good VX sound fix, get the one only BBC fix. Next step down is the Beachtek/Senn ME66/K6 solution.

October 12th, 2002, 11:29 AM	#5
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The only whining noise I get is from my wife when I buy any new gear. I use a Beach with a Sennheiser ME66 when I can and the onboard mic when I travel and have never had that problem.

October 12th, 2002, 03:12 PM	#6
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	Time to trade in for a new model, a newer (younger), one with less mileage, and preferably from "the 'Peg."

October 16th, 2002, 01:50 AM	#7
Eddie Telfer Tourist Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Canberra, Australia Posts: 1	Hi Lou, I'm using a VX2000 (around 8mths old) and am experiencing excessive whirring and whining noises from the tape transport as well. The problem only started a month or so ago but seems to be getting worse. The tape transport noise is obvious on all recordings when played back. Also, when in a quiet environment, such as a church, anyone within 3 meters of the camera can hear it. Very irritating... luckily I have not had to rely on the VX2000 for audio! I't seems to be a mechanical issue with the tape transport. I am about to send the camera in to my local Sony service centre for repair (under warranty). I will let you what eventuates...... Peace