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General Category => EII Technical Issues / Tips => Topic started by: ahaigh01 on January 09, 2014, 06:01:37 PM



Title: EII noisy outputs
Post by: ahaigh01 on January 09, 2014, 06:01:37 PM
Hi,

My EII+ has a certain amount of noise and buzzing in the outputs.  It's not overly loud, but slightly annoying.  Is this a common issue?  What is the fix for this?  Any info appreciated - Thanks!


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: dr.c on January 10, 2014, 12:02:14 PM
Check the ADSR on the filters.... Some people had sustain and release at maximum after a short sample, so the filter was open and = noise


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: ahaigh01 on January 13, 2014, 11:15:34 AM
Thanks for the response Dr C.  This is more like a slight constant buzz, maybe a grounding problem.  It is there even with the volume knob is down all the way.  Maybe it could be improved with a filter on my AC power.


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: ahaigh01 on January 14, 2014, 06:52:13 PM
 :)Well I fixed the problem by running it into my mixer via a direct box and xlr cable.  Now it's completely quiet and sounds great - fantastic!


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: Elmbeatz on January 15, 2014, 05:38:03 AM
:)Well I fixed the problem by running it into my mixer via a direct box and xlr cable.  Now it's completely quiet and sounds great - fantastic!

could you post your di box, please?


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: ahaigh01 on January 15, 2014, 02:19:14 PM
Mine is a Whirlwind Director DI

I was prompted to try the DI by reading this:

http://tweakheadz.com/war-on-hum/


By the way, I have quite a bit of old gear (well, all of it is old gear ;) but only 4 devices have any buzz in their outputs:

EII (was the worst)
Juno 60
Kurzweil K2000
Lexicon LXP 15

I will see if DI's can fix the rest of it....


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: Elmbeatz on January 17, 2014, 04:39:09 AM
Thanks!


Title: Re: EII noisy outputs
Post by: ahaigh01 on September 04, 2015, 10:18:46 AM
After replacing the power supply, the noise problem is gone.  I no longer need the DI box and can go straight into the mixer. ;D