Hi, I have a question concerning ground loop hum, line noise, etc. I can't be the only one with this issue...
First of all the axe fx in general is a really quiet piece of gear especially with a little light tasteful use of the noise gate and not go super crazy with gain and so on. However I do run into something a lot of the time on the road. I don't always get to run stereo but definitely prefer to do so when I can. The direct line/s is what gives me the noise. I know there is the ground lift button on the back which can try to eliminate such noise and it definitely improves things if not totally correct them. Problem is greater if I run stereo. I almost never get that to work quietly. A lot of times I can run mono and that helps. I also know that many venues do not have the best/cleanest power. It is odd though that it seems quiet on stage but the direct line can still be noisy. Are there any tips that may help this? Usually I end up running a mic and then it's ok. My power conditioner and ground check plug seem to say the ground appear good although I don't know how accurate that may be as far as noise. Maybe a couple of direct boxes and flip some switches..? I thought the axe direct lines would be just as good.
My rig is monster power conditioner-axe fx 2-matrix power amp wired very cleanly to my port city cab. I use suhr guitars and mogami instrument cables and evidence speaker cables. I wired all my cables, board, etc, I make custom boards, so I feel good about wiring at a pro level.
First of all the axe fx in general is a really quiet piece of gear especially with a little light tasteful use of the noise gate and not go super crazy with gain and so on. However I do run into something a lot of the time on the road. I don't always get to run stereo but definitely prefer to do so when I can. The direct line/s is what gives me the noise. I know there is the ground lift button on the back which can try to eliminate such noise and it definitely improves things if not totally correct them. Problem is greater if I run stereo. I almost never get that to work quietly. A lot of times I can run mono and that helps. I also know that many venues do not have the best/cleanest power. It is odd though that it seems quiet on stage but the direct line can still be noisy. Are there any tips that may help this? Usually I end up running a mic and then it's ok. My power conditioner and ground check plug seem to say the ground appear good although I don't know how accurate that may be as far as noise. Maybe a couple of direct boxes and flip some switches..? I thought the axe direct lines would be just as good.
My rig is monster power conditioner-axe fx 2-matrix power amp wired very cleanly to my port city cab. I use suhr guitars and mogami instrument cables and evidence speaker cables. I wired all my cables, board, etc, I make custom boards, so I feel good about wiring at a pro level.
