Re: NEOTEK: Elan m2 problem

[Ike Zimbel]

The 1st thing I would do is check the power supply connections. On that desk, they should be screw terminals under the patch bay (unless this is one of the newer table-top models made by Sytek?) and on the back of the PS-3. If those look ok, pop the lid off the power supply (UN-PLUG IT FROM THE MAINS FIRST!) and have a look around for burnt or discoloured parts. Pay special attention to the areas around the left and right sides where the pass transistors mount to the PCB and the heat-sinks. Also look at the fuse holders that are mounted on the board there. Let us know what you find. best, Ike Tomer Lahav wrote: How do I go about pin pointing the problem? If it's a bad cap, how do find out which?   "electrical sounding" is "bzzzz"... :)   ----- Original Message ----- From: Donald Put To: neotek@analogbros.com Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2009 6:51 PM Subject: Re: NEOTEK: Elan m2 problem My first guess would be a power supply issue.  Maybe a filter cap on the way out, a bad connection between the harness and the PS or the console, or a bad solder joint on the main rail connection to the motherboard. What does the "electrical sounding noise" sound like? Cheers, -- Don On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 8:46 AM, Tomer Lahav <tomerla...@012.net.il> wrote: Hey Guys,   I've got a really weird problem with an Elan m2 that I haven't been able to resolve... Every once in a while there's an electrical sounding noise that lasts for a few seconds, sounds like a power surge. All the green leds on each channel strip are weakened while this noise occurs, and sometimes the main solo led flickers on although nothing's in solo. Another thing that happens is like a quick drop out that lasts just a split second - green leds flicker off and then immediately back on, sound is interupted. These symptoms became more and more frequent and it has completely disabled the studio.   Any help would be greatly appreciated,   Thanks, Tomer   -- Ike Zimbel Zimbel Audio Productions Ltd. Toronto 416-720-0887 "Studio House Calls" - Repairs and upgrades to analog audio equipment including: Amek, Allen & Heath, Neve, Neotek, MCI, Soundcraft and more. ------ You can unsubscribe at anytime by sending an email to mailto:imail...@analogbros.com with "unsubscribe neotek" in the message body. If you have any difficulties, or questions --please send an email to l...@analogbros.com. The Neotek list is lovingly hosted by Catapult Web Development. Remember that any message or reply sent to the list will be automatically forwarded to all subscribers. Vive Le Neotek ! Thanks.