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29 May 2012, 14:28 (Ref:3081202) | #1 | ||
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I need some advice, due to the absence of Fanvision (again) this year I need a headset to listen to RLM. I am confused with the SNR values. What value do I need to be able to listen to RLM and don't miss anything about what is going on on the track. Anyone out there with field experience who can give me advice about what to buy.
I will give feedback after the 24, it was hard for me to find good info on the forum hope this thread will help others in the future to. |
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29 May 2012, 14:41 (Ref:3081207) | #2 | ||
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The broadcast frequency will be 91.2 FM
Can't advise on noise protectors as I just use squidgy in-the-ear ones that do a good job of blocking most of the external noise. |
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29 May 2012, 17:41 (Ref:3081306) | #3 | ||
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most people have one ear listening to the radio and one listen to the sounds of the cars that way you get the best of both and if something happens that needs more intense listening put the other plug in
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29 May 2012, 19:16 (Ref:3081382) | #5 | ||
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Those look great Ayse, must say I'm a tad jealous, but at the other end of the market...
I use a pair of 'in ear' earphones and the FM radio on my mp3 player to listen to RLM and a cheap pair of ear defenders as used on construction sites to block out some of the external sound. Yes I'm a cheapskate but it works for me. |
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29 May 2012, 19:22 (Ref:3081389) | #6 | ||
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The Elvex headphones aren't cheap and I thought long and hard about them before investing. It helped that they were recommended by tonypowe. Having bought them and used them at Silverstone LMS twice and Le Mans last year, I have no doubts at all - I wish I'd had them years ago.
But your cheaper solution sounds pretty good too! |
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What SNR value has the protection you all are using. (24, 27, 30 or more?) Cheap way sound good to, but also have to buy a radio, so I will buy a headset including a radio. |
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30 May 2012, 09:39 (Ref:3081744) | #10 | |
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From a first-timers perspective I kind of figured I'd finish the race with a banging headache last year. I watched the race with a couple of earbud headphones for RLM and was fine.
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30 May 2012, 15:29 (Ref:3081932) | #11 | ||
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I plug Skull Candy buds into an RLM radio. Sorted, done, dusted.
Total investment, around 15-20 euro. Never had issues with hearing, but then mines been shot for over 30 years. I blame AC/DC! |
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30 May 2012, 20:07 (Ref:3082095) | #13 | ||
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I've just ordered a pair of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/3307303915...84.m1439.l2649 Cheap enough to chuck if they don't work. Claimed SNR >85db. Doubt they'll arrive in time for Sunday's testing. Last edited by Kpy; 30 May 2012 at 20:08. Reason: addition |
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7 Jun 2012, 18:13 (Ref:3087033) | #15 | ||
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Today I bought a Peltor HRXS7A-01, SNR value 32. Will give a review after the 24.
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And i the Bullock FM/AM Radio set.
It seems very good for speech radio. And it blocked 100% of my nagging girlfriend! |
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25 Jun 2012, 20:39 (Ref:3098028) | #18 | ||
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as promised my revieuw, the peltor I bought did its job very well. I noticed Radio LM had a weaker signal I had to turn up the volume to the highest level. Sometimes the signal from the French took over and I had to adjust Radio LM. This was especially the case sitting on the grandstand. With the cars passing by I could understand every word on the radio except at the start (sitting on the grandstand). Every other place was perfect. When you buy one you definatly need a SNR value of 32. Buy one it will make your weekend even better.Thank you guys at Radio LM it was a good show. RLM rocks.
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26 Jun 2012, 04:40 (Ref:3098189) | #19 | ||
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Funny you experinced that you needed that SNL value as i "downgraded" to a cheap eBay pocket-radio and used my Denon c560R in-ear headphones. This gave me protection enough to clearly hear RLM and still experince the awesome sounds .
But your experinces with the RLM signal i agree completely on. It was deeply frustrating, especially under the qualifying seasions. They should make the signal stronger. |
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26 Jun 2012, 10:35 (Ref:3098310) | #20 | ||
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I think the LM24 multi lingual commentary SWAMPED the RLM signal at times. RLM were on 91.2, LM on 91.5. And we had Radio Local in the mix too...
I only really noticed RLM drop out in fron of the pits. Everywhere else, they seemed fine. And I had Skull Candy in ears, plugged into an RLM radio. Seeing as everyone else wants to talk gear! |
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I had problems with RLM being swamped in a number of locations. In our grandstand opposite the pits the signal was very sensitive to head movement at times......3 different stations to choose from, all adjusted by moving my head up, down, or side to side. Spent long(ish) spells resorting to the French commentary, due to the better reception. Experienced similar problems at Arnage and Mulsanne.
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26 Jun 2012, 12:22 (Ref:3098391) | #22 | ||
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My iPod has a built-in FM receiver and I only had issues down at Arnage.
No head movement issues here. I just thought you were stretching your neck or standing in a funny position. |
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26 Jun 2012, 12:35 (Ref:3098397) | #23 | ||
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Much the same for me as James. Mulsanne was particularly bad, but then it always is. I've always put it down to the Bally great pylon there! I thought the volume from RLM was variable too. On one occasion it dropped very low for about 15 minutes. Otherwise, my Quietunes were superb throughout practice and race
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26 Jun 2012, 13:51 (Ref:3098432) | #24 | |
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Glad it wasn't just me having signal issues. Still need to invest in something a bit better radio-wise next year.
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26 Jun 2012, 14:27 (Ref:3098452) | #25 | ||
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Now that I think about it, I think Ayse's right...it was down at Mulsanne I was having signal issues.
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