hum when hooking up sub to preamp
@mofojo, I think you will find the answer to your question here: https://rel.net/blog/2018-01-04/how-to/how-to-connect-my-rel/?utm_campaign=2020-12-25_broadcast_cont... |
I think I may have tried regular RCA but can't remember for sure so I will try that again. All the outputs from the Jolida Pre are on all the time, no switch. Hum does not change in volume from the gain setting on the sub. If I turn the gain all the way down on the Parasound there is nothing when the sub hooked up coming out of the main speakers. I have 2 dedicated power lines in the system and the sub plate is on the other line. I'll try and put them on the same line and see what that does. |
It sounds like you're describing a ground loop but it shouldn't be possible if the xlr is implemented correctly in both the pre and the sub... however it might be worth seeing if the hum is still there with everything plugged into the same outlet (if they're not already). It is entirely possible that a ground loop between the sub and pre would be audible in the main speakers. |
Have you swapped XLRs? Have you turned down the gain on the Parasound, all the way. I read in one thread, with the gain turned UP it was causing an issue. When turning it all the way down, it cured the problem.. I think it was a pop issue or might have been noise... Do you have the gain set real HIGH on the sub plate? Is there a switch to flip and it's in the wrong position for RCA, XLR? Do you have a single ended RCA to try? Makes me wonder if the XLRs are truly balanced and have hot/cold noise canceling. Regards |
