hiss from my zoom b2

JakeDPR · #1 11-29-2011, 08:00 PM

I ended up taking my b2 off of my gigging board, as I noticed a hiss when plugged into it. I am using a power supply I got off of ebay, which was listed for the b2. Is some hiss expected with this pedal? Or is it the power supply. Could I use my one spot?

cchorney · #2 11-29-2011, 08:12 PM

Its been a while but i think my b2 ran off my 1spot. More important is are you using it in an effect loop? If not try turning down the gain on your amp.

DWBass · #3 11-29-2011, 09:23 PM

Is that power supply 12v 300mA? I use the PS that came with mine. No hissing issues.

arginator · #4 11-30-2011, 04:34 AM

Mine hissed when I ran it on my onespot. No hissing when I run it on the power supply it came with.

bassbrad · #5 11-30-2011, 10:22 AM

I don't have any hiss issues with either the B2 or B2.1u with a Zoom or 1Spot power supply. The Zooms can act badly with some other pedals, eg I cannot use the Submarine with the Zoom pedals.

dechristimo · #6 11-30-2011, 10:39 AM

I lost my zoom b2.1u power supply, so what would you recommend me do, also does it take a 12v because on the back of the zoom it says 9v?

DWBass · #7 11-30-2011, 10:50 AM

I believe they all use 9v 300mA power supplies. Do not plug a 12v PS in there!

JakeDPR · #8 11-30-2011, 01:09 PM

I will try my one spot tomorrow. I currently use this
9V AC Adapter Power 4 Zoom 606 607 707II 708II B2 1U G2 | eBay

Crystalman85 · #9 11-30-2011, 05:23 PM

Do you have play active basses?...if you do, try turning down the treble boost a little bit and add a little bass boost on your active bass.

JakeDPR · #10 11-30-2011, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crystalman85

Do you have play active basses?...if you do, try turning down the treble boost a little bit and add a little bass boost on your active bass.

Both of my current basses are passive.

dechristimo · #11 12-01-2011, 12:36 AM

Ok well I found my problem. One or two of my pots are actually acting up on me and causing the hiss, when I use only my bridge pickup, it's silent as a whisper, but if I touch that bridge tone or volume knob, there's just this constant buzz and hiss and it's awful..... looks like I've got a small bit of work in front of me.