HELP! Strong static and buzz from mic

[3vovle]

Hi All,

I'm currently using an entry level Audio Technica ATR 6550 Condenser to do some basic recording. I know it's not the best, but I'm just using for archiving, not high quality stuff.

However, the mic has been giving me a strong static buzz. When I'm standing on the ground bare feet, and hold the mic, the interference is reduced, but still audible.

Anyone here know ways that I can solve this? Is there a way to ground the mics?

Any advise will do. I'm trying to avoid buying another mic. Much appreciated!

Benz

 

[kongwee]

Well, is the recording equipment properly grounded? But I guess you are on portable equipment, so it is harder to do grounding.

 

[3vovle]

I'm on a portable setup. Using Sony DSLR or Kodak K8i. I realised this problem is common, but not every user gets affected.

 

[blueprintstudios]

http://www.soft.com.sg/forum/how-sound/194667-guide-diy-recording-under-$50.html

if your buzz problem is the same as this, try to steer the cable away from anything electronic or don't parellel-ize an audio cable next to an electrical one.

while your microphone is plugged in, monitor a little louder on your earphones , while holding on your Kodak K8i/Sony DSLR's metallic parts, touch every part of the microphone (ok sounds wrong but what I meant is anything metal.) cos that can contribute investigating in your grounding issue hopefully. listen out for instances of the buzzing stopped etc.

ensure your microphone cable has good connectivity/fresh batteries etc.