Hi Ike, It appears any two at random. Yes, I can only use one channel of the Neotek at a time. I actually have not tried using more than two to see if the noise increases. I will do that. This particular setup is in my home studio. However, at the commercial studio I am involved with, we have had a little issue with the SSL converter not being happy with some gear. I'll dig into this aspect further over the weekend. Thanks!Tom
--- On Wed, 11/30/11, Ike Zimbel <[email protected]> wrote: From: Ike Zimbel <[email protected]> Subject: Re: NEOTEK: Series 1 Noise Problem To: [email protected] Date: Wednesday, November 30, 2011, 2:39 PM Hi Tom, Do the channels have to be side by side, or any two at random? Does this mean that you are using two and only two pre-amps when this happens, or do you mean when it's a pair, like overheads, while using other channels for other inputs (IOW, can you only use ONE mic-pre on the Neotek at the moment?)? If that's the case, does the problem steadily get worse if you use more channels? I very much doubt this is a grounding issue (in the 60hz hum sense, anyway), but it MIGHT be an interface issue between the direct outs of the Neotek and the input of the converters. Best, Ike On 11-11-30 3:27 PM, Tom G wrote: > Hello All, > > I have been battling an issue with my Neotek Series 1 console on and off now > for about six months. When I use any two preamps (of the console) at the same > time, I get a noise on one channel. According to my frequency analyzer, it is > approx. 4k and is high enough in gain to make the track unusable. When I use > outboard pre's there is no problem whatsoever. > > I thought it may be a ground loop or something similar, but floating the > grounds did not help. I'm using SSL converters and it doesn't seem to matter > what inputs of the SSL I'm using nor what channels on the Neotek I > use...still the same noise. But only when using two channels together. > > Any thoughts? I have not tried completely floating all grounds except for the > console. Once I get my tape machine back home and hooked up, I am curious if > I get the same result. Although as stated, floating the two channels in > question was no help. > > Thanks! > Tom > > -- Ike Zimbel, Zimbel Audio Productions Ltd. Toronto 416-720-0887 "Studio House Calls". Repairs and upgrades to analog audio equipment including: AMEK, dbx, Neve, Neotek, MCI, Soundcraft and more. Authorized Warranty service for Allen& Heath, Clear-Com, Drawmer, Soundcraft, SPL and Yamaha. Ask about our RF frequency co-ordination services! www.zimbelaudio.com ------ View the list online at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] You can unsubscribe at anytime by sending an email to mailto:[email protected] with "unsubscribe neotek" in the message body. If you have any difficulties, or questions --please send an email to mailto:[email protected]. The Neotek list is lovingly hosted by Catapult Web. Remember that any message or reply sent to the list will be automatically forwarded to all subscribers. Vive Le Neotek! Thanks.
