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Sep 7 2016, 09:33 PM
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Ello folks,
The Laney (see HERE) has a funny hiss. It's only on the rhythm or the lead channel. It hisses when notes are played. It only does it when I am hooked up to my other components, eg, GT-001, GT-100, etc. When the string stops vibrating the hiss goes away. It's ok when played through direct into the cab though with no fx connected. It's also ok if I switch the tuner on in the GT-100 and set it to "bypass". Below is a recording of it. I remember having a Roland Cube with built in fx and that was hissy when the notes were being played I wonder if it's something similar? I've tried the ground lift which did improve it a little. Can I do anything else? My GT-100 is on the floor next to my PC under my desk, where I need it to be really. Everything is plugged into one wall socket via a similar item to THIS Maybe it's more to do with the GT-100 than the amp? The hiss even stopped when I removed the XLR out cable from the amp to the Scarlett but obviously I need that there  https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/hiss Cheers This post has been edited by Phil66: Sep 7 2016, 09:43 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE  “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 8 2016, 08:10 AM
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Thanks Todd,
I hate the process of elimination  I was hoping someone would say "buy this dooberryfirkin, plug it in, job done" Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 8 2016, 08:49 AM
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Is it strange that the hiss is only there when the strings are vibrating? You only have to breathe on the strings to start it. I thought maybe it was some processing noise. My old Roland cube with digital reverb used to hiss when playing but not when the guitar was still. Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 8 2016, 10:42 AM
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Thanks Mertay,
Good point re the Peavey, but the Peavey didn't always have the valve issue, it's recent. I'll check out the other things. Any idea why it only hisses when the strings are moving? I have to admit, I only tried one guitar, it was my PRS 30th Anniversary. Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 8 2016, 04:32 PM
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Not really sure without a horrible PROCESS OF ELIMINATION!!!
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Sep 8 2016, 09:04 PM
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Thanks Gene,
This has only happened since getting the Laney. The Peavey gave none of this at all. It's as though the Laney picks something up that the Peavey didn't. Been having some strange things tonight while testing. I was actually getting sound from my cab with the volume down on the amp, if I strummed the strings the hiss comes through the cab even with the volume down on the amp. I've contacted Laney as it only happens when I use the GT100 through the loop. I disconnected everything. I haven't tried it through the front as I don't want to use it that way. If I can't sort it I'll put it back on Ebay, I don't think I'll lose any money really as it was a good price made with an offer rather than a bidding war. It was up as a buy it now. I can't afford to mess around any longer as I am getting way behind with Gab's assignment. I'll just wait for the trusty Peavey to come back. Cheers folks. -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 12 2016, 08:47 PM
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Ok, Laney are at a loss with this, they asked me to call their fx specialist but I need to call him from home, no good really as I can only call from work. Anyway, I think it is mains related but why the Peavey doesn't do it I don't know.
This is the GT100, no fx assigned, in the same mains socket as before but on the lead channel with gain on 10 and pre boost on 10. https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/gt-100-in-tower-extension This is exactly the same but plugged into a seperate socket on the other side of the room. Th GT100 is in the same physical position. https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/gt-100-seperate-socket It's still not great but when you consider the pre boost and the lead gain are both on 10 I guess you can expect something. What this does demonstrate is that there is a difference between the sockets. Any ideas for a solution now you've heard this? Cheers -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 12 2016, 10:07 PM
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In studios (active) voltage regulators are used, I know for stuff like computers smaller and more affordable ones are ok but an amp would need a lot of power so it might be a bit expensive.
By the way, I looked at the manual ( http://www.laney.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/...e8425080f33.pdf ) and seems there is a zillion ways to connect this amp, what input/outputs are you using? also for checking noise usually its better not connecting a guitar, the guitar and cable can attract noise from many sources depending on placement so we can't sure. This post has been edited by Mertay: Sep 12 2016, 10:07 PM |
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Sep 12 2016, 10:12 PM
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Thanks Mertay,
The thing is, it needs the guitar to be connected because the noise is only there when the strings are actually vibrating. It you listen, when it goes quiet, I'm not turning any levels down anywhere, it's just the strings coming to rest. I'm using the GT-100 connected via 4 cable method and the xlr out. Haven't sussed out how to connect via USB yet. Cheers buddy
This post has been edited by Phil66: Sep 12 2016, 10:14 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 12 2016, 10:54 PM
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ok, did you try it with the 15w input and tested fx loop switch positions behind the unit?
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Sep 13 2016, 07:30 AM
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Yeah tried all the switches and the 15w. This is the best combination.
Cheers
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 13 2016, 08:22 AM
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Ok, how is it with non-4 cable method? although you don't want to use it such way it might give a good clue on the noise issue.
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Sep 13 2016, 11:50 AM
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The amp on its own is fine. I'll try tonight sending the GT100 through the front input of the amp.
Cheers buddy
-------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 13 2016, 08:36 PM
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Ok,
Here is the GT100, no fx or amps going straight into the front of the amp with the pre-boost and lead gain both on 10 (a helluva lot of gain). As you can hear, the interference is there but the vibrating string doesn't change anything. Without the GT100 plugged in I just get normal high gain amp hiss. The GT100 through the front on the clean channel using effects and amp sims is fine too. https://soundcloud.com/gmcphil-1/front-of-amp I think I'm going to have to sell the amp  or get my house rewired  Cheers This post has been edited by Phil66: Sep 13 2016, 08:36 PM -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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Sep 13 2016, 09:41 PM
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Thanks Mertay
What I really really don't understand, not that I know anything about electronics is why, when going through the fx loop is the interference sound ONLY there when the string is vibrating but it's always there when going through the front. It's fine though with the GT100 disconnected. Seems very strange to me. Cheers Phil -------------------- SEE MY GMC CERTIFICATE “Success is not obtained overnight. It comes in instalments; you get a little bit today, a little bit tomorrow until the whole package is given out. The day you procrastinate, you lose that day's success.” Israelmore Ayivor |
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