How to work with BEARCAT 980? Is the voice distorted?
1404437
It should not be. Just keep your mic gain at about 50% . Any radio will distort with the mic gain set to high.
1404438
Distortion is often a result of over-driving the amp. This amp requires no more than 5W drive; more than that and you risk distorted audio and ultimately a blown amp.
1404439
This is the clearest amp. Than I ever have used. My previous amp. did distort the voice and did not maintain a clear transmission signal in frequency. I would recommend this to anyone that wishes to improve there transmission power. Just check all of your antenna connections and do a test of you equipment to,insure that your antennas will support the signal strength. With everyone talking on cell phones you will own the skies ! I wish you the best of luck.
1404440
There are few things that can cause distortion. In my experience this amp is not one of those things. Mic gain can easily cause too much distortion, especially if you us a amped mic. If you are using the 980 in ssb mode, it could be the coarse and fine clarifier need to be adjusted. I start with the coarse set dead center, there is an slight indent to let you know, The fine clarifier I usually keep a couple degerees clockwise from dead center.
1404441
This is the clearest amp. Than I ever have used. My previous amp. did distort the voice and did not maintain a clear transmission signal in frequency. I would recommend this to anyone that wishes to improve there transmission power. Just check all of your antenna connections and do a test of you equipment to,insure that your antennas willsupport the signal strength. With everyone talking on cell phones you will own the skies ! I wish you the best of luck.
1404442
It should not be. Just keep your mic gain at about 50% . Any radio will distort with the mic gain set to high. You can not tell any difference with my audio....but the signal is stronger. You can not run high mic gain with an amp on ssb or AM and expect it not to be distorted.
1404443
Honesty don't get it. Save your money and get a real amp. The voice is totally distort
1404444
I use it to drive a 550 watt linear amplifier, and get glowing reports. By itself for local contact, I'm told that it modulates very well.
257839
Sorry, I'm in the same boat as Glenn Barefoot. I gave it as a gift over 2 years ago now & know it's still working strong. Though I had no part in the set up. Good advice calling technical support.
1294624
there should be an A/v sync option in the audio settings to adjust this ...try that
1320154
Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with the SWiM model. Anyway it should work, but I have not tried the HR44/200 so I cannot confirm it. Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with... » Read More Check with DirecTV first but I think that you could get it to work in a degraded mode (see my review). If you add the two components that I mention in my updated review then it will probably work normally or you could get the kit that already includes those components. The pleasant advantage that I have discovered having added the two components is that they are easily interchanged with a quick release mechanism and the inexpensive alignment tool included with this kit makes finding the satellites extremely easy with out the need of an expensive $400 tool required to do the same thing with the SWiM model. Anyway it should work, but I have not tried the HR44/200 so I cannot confirm it. « Show Less
2054619
Yes there is a distortion if the angle is greater than 45 degrees. And the audio is very very poor.
2261473
The sound quality is distorted. Maybe I just got a bad one but after trying it a few days I sent it back. I was dissappointed because I really liked the size and ease of use. ;0(
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This might be of help to you, a lot of good advice about using the H2 http://www.2090.org/zoom/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=9745 notice that they say the AGC is just a digital adjustment so they recommend leaving it turned off since you could simply choose to AGC it when eidting on your computer later (whereas if you AGC with the H2 you don't have the option of undoing it later) As for software, Audacity is free and has a 5 star rating from Cnet http://download.cnet.com/Audacity/3000-2170_4-10058117.html?tag=mncol
638162
I am sorry I was not able to get to you as I was in Reno NV yesterday, however, I did test the microphone and it works beautiful. There are four things I can think off that might be the cause 1) change the battery and make sure is inserted correctly, 2) Make sure the stereo insert from mic to camera are pushed all the way, 3) Make sure that you check the settings of your camera, and perhaps test the mic on your computer or another camera, 4) The mic could be defective in which you should contact amazon for an exchange. Other than that, the mic works remarkably good for the price. It sounds better at 0 db. I hope that answers your question(s) and best of luck! I am sorry I was not able to get to you as I was in Reno NV yesterday, however, I did test the microphone and it works beautiful. There are four things I can think off that might be the cause 1) change the battery and make sure is inserted correctly, 2) Make sure the stereo insert from mic to camera are pushed all the way, 3) Make sure that you check the settings of your camera, and perhaps test the mic on your computer or another camera, 4) The mic could be defective in which you should contact amazon for an exchange. Other than that, the mic works remarkably good for the price. It sounds... » Read More I am sorry I was not able to get to you as I was in Reno NV yesterday, however, I did test the microphone and it works beautiful. There are four things I can think off that might be the cause 1) change the battery and make sure is inserted correctly, 2) Make sure the stereo insert from mic to camera are pushed all the way, 3) Make sure that you check the settings of your camera, and perhaps test the mic on your computer or another camera, 4) The mic could be defective in which you should contact amazon for an exchange. Other than that, the mic works remarkably good for the price. It sounds better at 0 db. I hope that answers your question(s) and best of luck! « Show Less
741621
I have used on ventrilo and team speak. Make sure it is completely plugged in.
2154897
This might be of help to you, a lot of good advice about using the H2http://www.2090.org/zoom/bbs/viewtopic.php?t=9745notice that they say the AGC is just a digital adjustment so they recommend leaving it turned off since you could simply choose to AGC it when eidting on your computer later (whereas if you AGC with the H2 you don't have the option of undoing it later)As for software, Audacity is free and has a 5 star rating from Cnethttp://download.cnet.com/Audacity/3000-2170_4-10058117.html?tag=mncol
1619878
how do you get the external mic to work, the manual says it only has dubbing function..
1152647
You are having the opposite trouble I had. I put the CDG in and saw the lyrics, but no sound. I think this is a poorly made machine. I returned mine.
2119138
I've read the same thing. Many have said that the speakers channels (2) are muffled and it appears that Zagg now realizes their mistake. I wonder how soon they will ship the "corrected" version to market. As it stands now, this would be a showstopper for me.
818230
Subject: Re: Y. Callewaert commented on your answer to the question "Being a Mac user, will this camera work with my Mac and iMovie program?"if you want a sample from the camera, you can go to facebook's Hot SpringsJazz Society and look at the u-tube videos of our Vocal-Rama event .... all6 or so of the u=tubes were taken by the camera and attached mic. Theacoustics in the Garvan Gardens Chapel aren't the best, but I thought thesounds came through reasonably well....Dave
908380
It may be defective. I plugged it into my Windows XP and it installed and worked. I also use it on my PS3 and it is perfect. Perfect microphone and sound quality is quite good. Try contacting Pyle about your issue.Sorry I could not help very much
1942497
Mine worked great from the start, and months later the same. The ComPilot mikes are too far away. People told me my voice was clear as a bell after I installed the MC-1. Be sure the plug is all the way in.
804044
I have no experience with Dragon or voice recognition software, sorry I can't help you there. I'll try testing it though.