Re: Hi, it's me again...repeater buzz noise

[Mountain Man <mtman@cloud9.net>]

Hi,   Thought I'd add my experience here.  I had what sounds like the same 
problem
with my Repeater about a year ago or so.  At the time I refered to it as a 
"warble";
it was a hum with a slight modulation of the pitch at about 2 hz, and was 
noticable
during periods of silence both from line outs and headphones.  I also 
notice some
crackling from the input pot.  After quite a bit of back-and-forth, 
Electrix agreed
to ship/repair the unit.  After about 6 weeks in the shop, I got it back - 
no
crackle, but the hum was still there.  Many more back-and-forth messages, 
and a few
phone calls.  Finally Electrix agreed to replace the unit.

The new unit hums a bit, but it's not nearly as bad as the original, and 
doesn't have
that "warbly" quality; in fact, if I weren't sensitized to this problem, I 
probably
wouldn't notice it.  I think the Repeater has a design flaw, and that in 
some units
it's barely noticable, while in others it is a more serious problem.  If 
the hum is
causing problems for you, I suggest getting in touch with Electrix.  
They're not the
most responsive folks that I've dealt with, but they're pretty friendly 
when they do
respond, and willing to be helpful.  Good luck.

Elby



>
> Subject: Re: Hi, it's me again...repeater buzz noise
> Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 12:46:18 -0700
> From: Beatrice and Matthew Jasper <jasp@metrocast.net>
> To: <Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com>
>
> Hello--
>
>      I heard the buzz you describe through headphone jacks & was 
>wondering
> if other units did that also & I guess the answer must be yes.   actual 
>line
> out appears to be less affected and with audio levels at appropriate 
>setting
> I don't notice it in the final loops unless there's a short segment of
> silence.   Even then, not so bad.....     Have been having fun with the
> repeater also though I don't fully comprehend it yet....
>
> Best Wishes,
>
> M. Jasper, Esq.
>
> www.mp3.com/pneumershonic
>
> > From: Goddess <thefates@earthlink.net>
> > Reply-To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> > Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 00:35:17 -0600
> > To: loopers-delight@loopers-delight.com
> > Subject: Hi, it's me again...
> > Resent-From: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> > Resent-Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 02:35:52 -0400
> >
> > <smile>  I everyone, yes, it's me, returning at long last yet again, 
>from
> > the great beyond.  lol!
> > Anyway, -wanted to say hello, and also have a REpeater question.  First
> > off, I absolutely LOVE IT!, but am finding that it's a bit noisy 
>compared
> > to my other gear.  I think I'll be able to manage just fine with it, 
>but am
> > just concerned whether or not it's working properly.  The noise I'm 
>getting
> > seems to be at about 120 or 130 hz or so, and is sort of a buzzy, hummy
> > processing noise, modulating ever so slightly.   lol!  -What  a
> > description!   lollollol!
> > Anyway, It's not horrible, but is about 5 times  more prevalent than my
> > other gear.  -But as I said, I think I can get sufficient level enough 
>so
> > it won't be a problem.  Is this normal?  Thanks for any ideas anyone 
>might
> > have, and nice to be back yet again...  lol!
> >
> > Smiles,
> >
> > G-Girl