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Noise Problem with SSL Box

Product
Scratch Live
Version
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Hardware
Ortofon | Serato S-120
Computer
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OS
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mrkovak 6:33 AM - 23 January, 2005
I just got SSL and so far so good except one problem. I'm getting noise from the table plugged into input 2 when the input 1 table is cue/playing on the other channell with levels off. I know this sounds like a cross fader problem but I've tried three different mixers, and four different table/needle set ups and had the problem on every try. I've tried changing the threshold settings, buffer size, etc..., but nothing has worked. Has anyone experience this problem? Could it be the inputs or out puts on the SSL box?
thanks

mac g4 powerbook 1.25gb ram OSX Panther SSL 1.2
Revolutionary 8:29 AM - 23 January, 2005
Checked your RCAs? Any power supply close to them? That could be the cause of it.
Brandon Fisher (BLF DJ Supply) 8:46 AM - 23 January, 2005
Sounds like a ground loop somewhere.
nik39 1:24 PM - 23 January, 2005
Brandon, I am not sure, but IIRC SSL wont have a ground loop problem as the ins/outs are separated. Anyone knows for sure?
SpinThis! 3:20 AM - 24 January, 2005
can't be a groundloop since the ssl inputs are seperated.

have you tried swapping the channels around -- swapping table 1's output for table 2? does this happen with regular vinyl as well? i would try unplugging everything then plugging it all back in making sure the rcas are nice and snug.
Brandon Fisher (BLF DJ Supply) 4:00 AM - 24 January, 2005
Good point. But I wasn't just referring to the interface. There could be other things causing it.

Make sure cables are secure if that doesn't work check to make sure you don't have a bad cable in line somewhere.
Revolutionary 7:54 AM - 24 January, 2005
Have you grounded your tables properly?