Is this a tonearm issue?

trypset · Post by **trypset** » Mon Mar 08, 2010 6:48 pm

On one of my turntables even when the needle is not on the record, Ms. Pinky is recieving a very noisy signal causing the file to play back randomly as if the needle were on the record. It stops when I take the cartridge out of the tonearm. It is only happening on one of my 1200's.

Dan Caldwell · Post by **Dan Caldwell** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 5:33 am

maybe it's a loopground

trypset · Post by **trypset** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:11 pm

could you explain a little more? Whilst playing real wax I experience no hum or ground issue sounding noises. I will def. check the way everything is grounded the next time I am around my gear. Thanks!

Post by **dlpinkstah** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 4:04 pm

It could also be caused by having different settings for the "Signal Power Threshold" and "Cutoff Sharpness" controls for the two virtual decks corresponding to each of your 1200's. To refresh yourself about what these two controls do, please refer to the "Quick_Start.pdf" file. Make sure that both virtual decks have the same settings for "Signal Power Threshold" and "Cutoff Sharpness".

trypset · Post by **trypset** » Tue Mar 09, 2010 7:12 pm

thanks DL. I have identical settings on both virtual decks in the VST. I am more than sure it's an issue with some sort of feed back inside the tonearm where the cartridge connects. I have used 1200's. Trying to track down the actual issue is frustrating. I will recheck my virtual deck settings as well.

Mudo · Post by **Mudo** » Wed Mar 10, 2010 10:21 pm

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Cartridge > cartridge conections with tonerarm > tonearm inside cables > output conector...

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