I used to have one and pretty much find the same thing but once you set the 
noise gate right once, you generally never have to touch it again unless you 
bump it by mistake. I sold it when I needed money  a couple years ago but 
would buy another one when I have the funds again. I ran it on the TS-570 
and the 940 though the 940 had as good and some times better reports with 
out it no matter what I did. they say it helped the 570 a lot.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Dresser" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2006 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: tmv7 mike


> Howard,
>
> Mostly, I like it, although there are a couple of things that bother
> me.  It picks up more hum than it should from external sources such
> as wall warts, and I've found that I have to be careful where I put
> it in the shack.  In all fairness, I haven't tried grounding the case
> because it doesn't have a grounding post, and I haven't gotten around
> to improvising one.  That said, the equalizer itself works well, and
> I like the switchable configuration on the 8-pin plug.  I also like
> the fact that it has an XLR connector, although I haven't tried it
> yet.  There's even a phantom supply capability, but again, I haven't
> used it.  The noise gate is a little more touchy than I'd like it to
> be, so I don't use it.  Instead, I prefer to lower my gain so I don't
> pick up all the equipment noise in the shack.  I also think the
> equalizer is a little pricey, but I suppose that's because it's not
> mass-produced.  I'd give it a 4 out of 5.
>
> Steve
>
> On Thursday 10/26/06 00:22 Howard Kaufman wrote:
>>I hear that is the case, maybe if you are using an amplified
>>mike.  How do you like the equalizer?
>>
>>
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