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== Audio System Noise and the {{S1}} == | |||
{{Audio System Noise and the S1 Pro}} | |||
==Audio System Noise and the L1== | ==Audio System Noise and the L1== | ||
Most L1 owners rarely experience audio system noise since a typical L1 setup is composed of a minimal number of electrical/electronic | Most L1 owners rarely experience audio system noise since a typical L1 setup is composed of a minimal number of electrical/electronic devices. Nonetheless, there is always a possibility of occasionally having noise issues arise unless an L1 owner only uses his/her system in a fixed controlled location. | ||
Avoiding having to troubleshoot a noise problem (the easy way): | Avoiding having to troubleshoot a noise problem (the easy way): | ||
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*Avoid adding a new piece of equipment in the audio chain at a gig without having pretested the new setup | *Avoid adding a new piece of equipment in the audio chain at a gig without having pretested the new setup | ||
*Qualify the site's AC power | *Qualify the site's AC power | ||
*Use proper protective bags and/or cases | *Avoid Ground Loops | ||
*Use proper protective bags and/or cases | |||
==Know your system== | ==Know your system== | ||
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Ground, Hot and Neutral lines should be present and wired to their respective terminals. The AC receptacle tester can provide quick verification of this. | Ground, Hot and Neutral lines should be present and wired to their respective terminals. The AC receptacle tester can provide quick verification of this. | ||
For the USA and Canada, the voltages should be: 120VAC* between Hot and Neutral, 120VAC* between Hot and Ground and 0VAC between Ground and Neutral. If the power does not meet your requirements, find a different outlet. | For the USA and Canada, the voltages should be: 120VAC* between Hot and Neutral, 120VAC* between Hot and Ground and 0VAC between Ground and Neutral. If the power does not meet your requirements, find a different outlet. | ||
'''* 120VAC is a nominal reading and can safely range from 115VAC to 125VAC''' | '''*120VAC is a nominal reading and can safely range from 115VAC to 125VAC''' It is important to know if any or all your equipment can be safely operated outside of this voltage range. Read the owner's manuals. | ||
== Ground Loops == | |||
{{:Ground Loop}} | |||
== Line Noise == | |||
{{:Line Noise }} | |||
== Laptop Hum == | |||
{{:Laptop Hum}} | |||
== Taylor ES System Noise == | |||
{{:Taylor ES System Noise}} | |||
== TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 == | |||
{{:Noise with TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2}} | |||
==Use proper protective bags and/or cases== | ==Use proper protective bags and/or cases== | ||
Properly maintained gear will perform for many years longer when properly protected in transportation. | Properly maintained gear will perform for many years longer when properly protected in transportation. | ||