The obvious answer is a noise gate, but you've probably already tried this? Try using some better-insulated cables, and don't use more cable than you need (a 10' cable will make less noise than a 30' cable).
Of course, it might just be a location issue. A stray FM signal can wreak havoc on a cabinet. Move your amp around and you'll probably find a "sweet spot" in your rehearsal space that will be ideal for recording.
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Posted on 06/21/09, 09:07 pm
Ok so I was wondering if anyone knows how to Eliminate line nose from a bass amp. I'm trying to see if I can find anything on the web but comming up short. Just wanted to see if anyone knew of anything I can do to get rid of line noise.
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Reply #1 06/29/09 3:02pm
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Reply #2 07/08/09 3:23pm
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Reply #3 07/08/09 9:47pm
Cool thanks Dew
Well here’s what I have as far as setup goes,
I have a Ampeg 220w 1 15 amp. I'm running effex with are Boss bass eq, Bass choirs, and a sonic stop pedal. I’m also running wireless. Now with this new amp I’m not getting the (ground sound) that I was with my old amp but I do hear like a small popping sound every time I let off the strings. I think it’s caused by the ground though. Now my question is I have seen the Boss noise gate pedal but someone told me to try “lifting the ground”. Meaning get a 3 into 2 prong adapter first and see if that helps. But in my amp specs it says not to do that. So I’m wondering if I were to get the Boss noise gate pedal if that will help out or if it is just going to be a waste of money.
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Reply #4 07/22/09 1:40am
I don't have a solution but I wouldn't use a 3 to 2 prong adapter on your amp. The 3 prong is to ground so I wouldn't imagine that it would help out with what sounds like a ground problem. I used to have an old gibson tube amp with only two prongs and I got shocked to hell everytime I got near a mic or anything metal. They put the ground there for a reason. My suggestion would be to make sure that you've got good grounds with your guitar wiring...Maybe some copper shielding on the pickup. Good cables will help. And if you're running a wireless system, you may just be picking up static in the air. That would be my best guess anyway. Try running direct without the wireless and that would at least give you an idea if it's the wireless system or not. Best of luck and let me know what you find out. -
Reply #5 07/22/09 1:42am
correction- copper shielding on the pickguard not pickup...Duh -
Reply #6 07/22/09 10:06pm
Thanks again to everyone!
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