I am a beginner and know a few chords. Finally decided it was time for an amp. I get a terrible hum whenever I am plugged in. Desperate for advice.
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Hi, A hum is typically a ground issue resulting from a wiring problem with the outlet into which you've plugged the amp. It could also involve any effect pedal you're using. The amp itself should be dead quiet unless you're playing--it's a digital device, and a hum is analog. Unless the amp is defective, it's likely that a hum comes from somewhere else in the signal chain. You might try plugging the amp into an different outlet or power strip, trying your guitar through a different amp at a music store, or trying another guitar through your amp. This is a good amp and Fender wants you to be happy with it. Don't be shy about switching things around to isolate the problem, or asking for repair/replacement if the amp is found to be defective.
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Try a different guitar and cord. If it is the amp, then you got a dud. Mine has almost no static or fuzz. Send it back to amazon for a replacement because it is a great amp for the price.
2280396
A replacement cable may be needed; make sure it's balanced otherwise you'll keep getting a humming or buzzing. Best suggestion I have, always a good place to start though.
1231653
I haven't had any buzzing problem ( well, my Strat hums some, but that's not from the amp, since it's not present with the Les Paul ). And i haven't experienced the "hissing" that people have complained about on various forums. I 've read that this was a problem with earlier runs that Vox eventually solved. Also, there's a variable noise reduction feature/control on the amp. But, using a good quality instrument cable, i've heard very little to no "hum" or "buzz" even without using the noise reduction.
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Shouldn't be any hiss. Mine does not hiss at all. Just checked on different volume levels. It does click a little like all amps for a hair of a second. Has feedback if guitar is setting close. Your saying not plugged in yet. Should be no hiss. I get no hiss whether guitar is plugged in or not.
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Not here. Does it keep humming ? You might want to return it. You could also look at your settings and make sure sound is low when you turn it on. One thing I learned is the little beast can only get so loud before it gets distorted. Keep it as a level that it sound good.
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Have you ruled out a ground loop as the source of hum? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4YM1iwC6vhg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ground_loop_%28electricity%29
2058028
This is 100% incorrect, something Monster just made up to sell more cable. If you're getting hum then it's something else in your system.
452225
Thank you! I finally solved the hum problem by plugging the iMic into "Line Out" on my amplifier instead of directly into my turntable. The hum disappeared! Hope you got your hum solved, too. Maria
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Lucy, I found the source of my hum. I have Direct TV HD. I found that going into the menu settings/Audio/Sound Effects and turning that option off, I was able to rid myself of the annoying hum. The option has something to do with keeping the audio settings from channel to channel, while it is changing you hear dead air except for the hum. Nice and quit now. Love this receiver! Larry
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Nah man. I looked something up like that before. Its either your wiring in your house or you need to get your amp checked. Mine kinda makes a sound like that on OD2 on almost full gain and volume when my guitar is plugged in though. So check the wiring or you amp if nothing is plugged in and making that noise. Hope this helps.
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Make sure all of your equipment is properly connected. Do not use a device that removes the ground on power cords. I had a computer power supply plugged in with a ground eliminating adapter and it created a lot of buzz. I set the volume, treble, and bass all to 12:00 on the speakers.
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I have not had any issues with mine. Some folks reported issues with buzzing, but was related to the speaker not being tightened down correctly. Buzzing without your bass plugged in sounds like a ground loop problem. Have you tried powering it from a filtered source? (I use a Furman PL-8 which was already inmy guitar rack)
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The issue might be with your cables or even your instrument. Try using a different (better) cable.
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Could be cable / power point issue..the XLR cable will cut off the hum..( Balanced cable )..
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Yes, I too can hear a faint hum when the speakers auxiliary jack is either plugged in or not. However, the hum I hear is so minute and faint that the only real possible way of detecting it is by placing my ear more or less directly next to the bass. Also, the hum subsides whenever sound is played. It is my belief the hum is merely caused by the electricity coursing through the bass. Cyber Acoustics products produce powerful sound so it is not illogical to think that they would use a decent amount of power to function. This is my 50 cents but feel free to contact them. They are a reputable company. Yes, I too can hear a faint hum when the speakers auxiliary jack is either plugged in or not. However, the hum I hear is so minute and faint that the only real possible way of detecting it is by placing my ear more or less directly next to the bass. Also, the hum subsides whenever sound is played. It is my belief the hum is merely caused by the electricity coursing through the bass. Cyber Acoustics products produce powerful sound so it is not illogical to think that they would use a decent amount of power to function. This is my 50 cents but feel free to contact them. They are a reputable... » Read More Yes, I too can hear a faint hum when the speakers auxiliary jack is either plugged in or not. However, the hum I hear is so minute and faint that the only real possible way of detecting it is by placing my ear more or less directly next to the bass. Also, the hum subsides whenever sound is played. It is my belief the hum is merely caused by the electricity coursing through the bass. Cyber Acoustics products produce powerful sound so it is not illogical to think that they would use a decent amount of power to function. This is my 50 cents but feel free to contact them. They are a reputable company. « Show Less
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Hey bro I had to do the same with my amplifier go to power acoustic.com and go to customer service and send an email about your problem with the product they will email you back with further information I had to send the amp and 25 dollars into them and they fixed my amplifier! Great amp great sound quality and overall great customer service. Good luck bro! Happy Holidays
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Probably, I find it noisy in the effects loop of my amp. Not so much directly into input.