Comment Re:Still sceptical (Score 5, Insightful) 168
Re: Location:
Wrong. The entire UK grid is "locked together" and it all runs at the same frequency. Necessarily.
Also: Recorder doesn't need to be plugged into the mains. 50Hz hum permeates the space around us. Try grabbing hold of an oscilloscope lead and look at how much 50Hz hum you are "carrying". Unless you're a long way from mains outlets, it's a lot.