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03-10-2013, 06:13 PM
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Hello !
I'm using a MIKE POPE Flexcore 2.2sk and this crazy noise just appeared !
This is too crazy for me ! LOL !
When I'm plugging the bass, if I just put the half plug inside the jack starts a crazy noise like a diesel motor ! LOL ! But when I plug it 100% this noise just stop ! Do you know why ? It wasn't happening before ! In passive mode , it's ok !
Crazy !
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03-10-2013, 06:17 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern California | | | The first question is why are you plugging your bass in with the amp turned up? That's a great way to damage your speakers and annoy your neighbors/audience. Just plug your bass in first or at the very least turn the master volume on your amp all the way down when plugging/unplugging and you should be fine.
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03-10-2013, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by testing1two The first question is why are you plugging your bass in with the amp turned up? That's a great way to damage your speakers and annoy your neighbors/audience. Just plug your bass in first or at the very least turn the master volume on your amp all the way down when plugging/unplugging and you should be fine. | Yes you right ! I always do like you said, but this bass (withe POPE pre) is the only one that emit this strange noise when half plugged ! |
03-11-2013, 04:13 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Waltham, MA | | | Why would you expect it to sound normal when half-plugged in?
The Flexcore uses a different scheme for disconnecting the batteries when unplugging the jack than most preamps. Most of them simply run the negative battery voltage through the Ring and Sleeve of a TRS stereo jack, but the Pope uses that connection as more like a relay. The voltage itself does not flow through the jack, it's just a switch. So it should behave differently than other preamps when that switch is half-activated.
In a nutshell, stop doing what you're doing. Plug your bass in quickly and fully and THEN turn your amp on. |
03-11-2013, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Rusty the Scoob Why would you expect it to sound normal when half-plugged in?
The Flexcore uses a different scheme for disconnecting the batteries when unplugging the jack than most preamps. Most of them simply run the negative battery voltage through the Ring and Sleeve of a TRS stereo jack, but the Pope uses that connection as more like a relay. The voltage itself does not flow through the jack, it's just a switch. So it should behave differently than other preamps when that switch is half-activated.
In a nutshell, stop doing what you're doing. Plug your bass in quickly and fully and THEN turn your amp on. | Thanks for the answer ! I expected it because the other basses that I have do not emit this sound ! Too strange ! But when it's 100% plugged the bass sound is great and normal !
Many thanks ! |
03-11-2013, 09:09 PM
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Endorsing: Ampeg | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Apopka, FL | | Most gear made for bass is designed so that it works properly when the cable is fully plugged in. 
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03-19-2013, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM Most gear made for bass is designed so that it works properly when the cable is fully plugged in. | XD XD XD |
03-19-2013, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by JimmyM Most gear made for bass is designed so that it works properly when the cable is fully plugged in. | Yes ! But I have another basses with Flexcore that does not have this strange noise when half plugged ! The does not emit any noise !
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03-19-2013, 05:23 PM
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03-19-2013, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by mjac28 I say keep doing it until you blow your speakers then the noise will stop I promise. | Yeah ! But this is so stupid, but I'm sure that you already tried it. LOL ! |
03-19-2013, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by mjac28 I say keep doing it until you blow your speakers then the noise will stop I promise. | By the way, keep me informed about the next British Rock Invasion ! | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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