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zarquon
Joined: 14 Jun 2017 Posts: 1
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 3:35 pm Post subject: Buzzing when Kronos is connected, while off |
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Hi all,
I just bought a Korg Kronos and there is a buzzing sound coming from the PA speaker so loud that it renders it unusable in a live performance. The buzzing comes even when the keyboard is turned off and starts the moment the ground pin is connected to the ground socket. The buzz continues even when I connect via a DI box. Lifting the ground on the DI box lowers the buzz slightly but does not eliminate it.
You can watch a Youtube upload of this phenomenon here.
I should add that I have many other keyboards and synths (all Nords) and there is no buzzing associated with these keyboards.
On occasion when I touch the metal panel I also feel a tingly sensation - I think I might be getting slightly shocked.
Appreciate your help in diagnosing this problem. I intend to bring it back, but this is heavy and I want to make sure I have the right information before going. |
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geoelectro Platinum Member
Joined: 14 Sep 2012 Posts: 1038 Location: Texas
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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I suggest you have a ground problem. Had something similar with my Kronos. Changed out the power cable and was OK. Seemed like the cable didn't fit tightly in the back of the keyboard. Do he anode use a three wire grounded power cable? If so, that's a weird problem. If not, it could be due to building wiring. Grounding problems are common and sometimes hard to track down.
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GregC Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 4:10 pm Post subject: Re: Buzzing when Kronos is connected, while off |
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zarquon wrote: | Hi all,
I just bought a Korg Kronos and there is a buzzing sound coming from the PA speaker so loud that it renders it unusable in a live performance. The buzzing comes even when the keyboard is turned off and starts the moment the ground pin is connected to the ground socket. The buzz continues even when I connect via a DI box. Lifting the ground on the DI box lowers the buzz slightly but does not eliminate it.
You can watch a Youtube upload of this phenomenon here.
I should add that I have many other keyboards and synths (all Nords) and there is no buzzing associated with these keyboards.
On occasion when I touch the metal panel I also feel a tingly sensation - I think I might be getting slightly shocked.
Appreciate your help in diagnosing this problem. I intend to bring it back, but this is heavy and I want to make sure I have the right information before going. |
trouble shoot by using another amp.
And don't blast the Master volume. Keep it at 10:00- 11:00
And it sounds like you have bad grounding problem. It might be the Kronos - it might be something else. It could be a poor AC power cable - or its poor ly seated. Don't mess with at too much. It sounds dangerous.
If you are certain its the Kronos, you have to go back to the dealer as its defective.
You really should use headphones to isolate the problem with audio.
Finally, you have mic/line outputs in the back panel. See the dials. Set them to Zero. That black button should be depressed so you are in " LINE ". The mic position will greatly amplify and over load the audio.
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SanderXpander Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 5:51 pm Post subject: |
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Actually it's generally best to put the master volume quite high because then you can keep the gain on the mixer and amp lower, leaving you with a far better SNR.
Sounds like a grounding issue, definitely. Try what geoelectro suggested and otherwise get it checked out by a qualified tech, it could be dangerous for you and anyone using the equipment you're connected to. |
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voip Platinum Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2017 6:10 pm Post subject: |
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Doesn't sound like mains hum. The sound is extremely faint in the recording, and may actually be one of the other switched mode power supplies connected to the distribution board going bad e.g. exhibiting excessive earth leakage. Also, is there a wireless charging device in the vicinity?
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Schmooster Full Member
Joined: 13 Jan 2007 Posts: 239
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Posted: Mon Jun 19, 2017 1:14 am Post subject: |
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That sounds like damaged insulation - swap out that mains lead or insulate the ground pin to test. The frequency is also very high, almost Bluetooth carrier high, certainly not mains. I'd start with that cable. |
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