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xmlew · Joined: 16 Apr 2014 Posts: 1

I've just started using my Volca Beats again after not touching it for a few months, and I'm worried about a constant hiss coming from the in-built speakers. It doesn't vary with the volume control, but does switch to coming through the headphones when they are plugged in. I don't remember this noise from when I was previously using it just after I first bought it, but perhaps I just didn't notice at the time. It is pretty quiet, but I'm finding it off-putting, especially when working with earphones.

Can anyone please tell me if this is normal for these units, or something I should be concerned about?

d0m · Joined: 29 Oct 2014 Posts: 1

hi,
i got the same with my new volca beats. Rolling Eyes

aint_no_flang · Joined: 07 Nov 2014 Posts: 1 Location: Los Angeles

I have the same, especially through headphones. I find the hiss increases slightly right before the volume reaches zero as I turn the knob.

Yours may be worse, but I doubt it's anything serious. This is what you get with analog sound. If it's not impeding your beat making in a serious way, let it go. It's a $100 box -- it's a gift that it even exists.