Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

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jlgrimes
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Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by jlgrimes » Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:08 pm

A problem I'm now dealing with is excessive AC Hum using my Instrumen Input on my Clarett 8 pre.

Would a DI box such as one below help here?

Countryman Type 85 1-channel Active Instrument Direct Box

Thanks.

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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by [jur] » Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:16 pm

Probably yes, but I suppose you should first try isolating your Clarett's power, your guitar cable and stomp boxes if any, and of course move your guitar to find the less electromagnetic place.
Is it something that just appeared because this is a new soundcard?
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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by doubleUG » Tue Dec 07, 2021 4:32 pm

for my RME Babyface, this helped
https://ifi-audio.com/products/idefender3-0/
copy the text, open Live > drag in empty M4L device > open Max editor > paste > save M4L device
https://docs.cycling74.com/max8/vignett ... ng_patches

https://doubleUG.bandcamp.com/releases

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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by jlgrimes » Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:29 pm

[jur] wrote:
Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:16 pm
Probably yes, but I suppose you should first try isolating your Clarett's power, your guitar cable and stomp boxes if any, and of course move your guitar to find the less electromagnetic place.
Is it something that just appeared because this is a new soundcard?
I had this box since March of last year.

Always had a tiny amount (basically imperceptible in the mix) of hum (recording a Mexican Strat and Mexican Tele), but recently it became unbearable. (within last Month or two).

Makes it difficult to use Amp plugins for distorted tones.

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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by [jur] » Tue Dec 07, 2021 7:15 pm

jlgrimes wrote:
Tue Dec 07, 2021 5:29 pm
[jur] wrote:
Tue Dec 07, 2021 3:16 pm
Probably yes, but I suppose you should first try isolating your Clarett's power, your guitar cable and stomp boxes if any, and of course move your guitar to find the less electromagnetic place.
Is it something that just appeared because this is a new soundcard?
I had this box since March of last year.

Always had a tiny amount (basically imperceptible in the mix) of hum (recording a Mexican Strat and Mexican Tele), but recently it became unbearable. (within last Month or two).

Makes it difficult to use Amp plugins for distorted tones.
Probably worth finding out what has changed within this "last month or two".
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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by miyaru » Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:07 pm

Perhaps solar panels near you?
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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by [jur] » Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:52 pm

miyaru wrote:
Tue Dec 07, 2021 8:07 pm
Perhaps solar panels near you?
I'd rather suspect an e-cigarette, but who knows, this could also be an electric toothbrush.
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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by miyaru » Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:13 pm

I'm not joking, convertors can cause severe hum.........
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Re: Guitar hum becoming unbearable via Instrument input.

Post by [jur] » Tue Dec 07, 2021 10:43 pm

Ah ok, I thought you were joking :lol:
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