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consistent crackling with gk neo bass cab

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by nyxjewell, Mar 17, 2023.

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  1. Mar 17, 2023 #1
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    using a gk mb fusion with a gk neo bass cab, and for whatever reason i get an ugly sounding crackle whenever i play a note. problem must be with cab, because it sounds perfectly fine when di'ed thru the amp head. file is the di first, then the cab recorded thru a mic
     

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  2. Mar 17, 2023 #2
    DrCannabass

    DrCannabass

    Jan 19, 2006
    Smackdab, Inthemiddle
    Methodically check all cables involved, make sure your bass pickup's 9V is fresh (if active electronics), double check amp to cabinet compatibility. The cab might be just fine . . .
     
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  3. Mar 17, 2023 #3
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    this is a recent issue, already checked cables, and i dont see why the bass pickup battery would be a problem, as the DI sounds fine, although it has been several months since i replaced it, will try it
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2023 #4
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    nevermind LMAO my bass is passive! haven't had this one for too long, didn't even notice
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2023 #5
    agedhorse

    agedhorse Supporting Member Commercial User

    Feb 12, 2006
    Davis, CA (USA)
    Development Engineer-Mesa Boogie, Development Engineer-Genzler (pedals), Product Support-Genz Benz
    Try the amp with a known good cabinet. The fault could be with either the amp or the cabinet (or cable)s.
     
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  6. Mar 18, 2023 at 12:51 AM #6
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    dont own another cab, this is my only one, nor do i know anyone who owns one
     
  7. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:02 AM #7
    Pulverizor

    Pulverizor

    Jun 14, 2018
    New Zealand
    Is the GK's DI out before the master volume? Could be a dirty pot.
     
  8. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:22 AM #8
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    not sure, i found the signal chain but i don't really understand what im looking at upload_2023-3-18_2-22-38.png
     
  9. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:23 AM #9
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    im using the output at the end to the cab, not the direct out
     
  10. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:34 AM #10
    walterw

    walterw Supportive Fender Commercial User

    Feb 20, 2009
    alpha-music.com
    does the cab have a horn and a control in back to turn the horn off?

    if so turn the horn off and see what happens
    that's still the only way to tell where the problem is; i mean, you're not fixing this yourself either way so you might as well take it all in to the repair place and see what they say
     
  11. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:51 AM #11
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    it does have a horn, as for the back, im not sure, is it this knob? as you can tell im pretty new to cabs rn_image_picker_lib_temp_6fec2ae5-9611-49e7-8780-531c9743dd7b.jpg
     
  12. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:58 AM #12
    Pulverizor

    Pulverizor

    Jun 14, 2018
    New Zealand
    Any crackling when you turn the dials?
     
  13. Mar 18, 2023 at 1:59 AM #13
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    not inherently, its exclusively when i play a note (or more accurately when some sort of noise threshold is passed)
     
  14. Mar 18, 2023 at 2:16 AM #14
    Wasnex

    Wasnex

    Dec 25, 2011
    Is the DI set pre or post? When set to pre, the signal is taken from just after the input jack. If it's set post, the signal is taken after the tone controls. The DI could be clean in pre and distorted in post.

    How high are the gain controls? Can you get rig of the noise by fiddling with the controls? Try turning down the gain and cranking up the masters. Also try toggling between channels A and B.
     
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  15. Mar 18, 2023 at 2:19 AM #15
    nyxjewell

    nyxjewell

    Mar 17, 2023
    will try these a bit later, its currently an ungodly hour and i dont want to wake anyone up, but thanks! will update later
     
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  16. Mar 18, 2023 at 6:28 AM #16
    Zooberwerx

    Zooberwerx Gold Supporting Member

    Dec 21, 2002
    Virginia Beach, VA
    Why are two speaker (Speakon) cables attached? Are you daisy-chaining a second enclosure?

    Riis
     
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  17. Mar 18, 2023 at 7:26 AM #17
    MasterG

    MasterG

    Dec 21, 2018
    Yeah....if you aren't connected to two cabs....why the two speakons connected to a single cab?
     
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  18. Mar 18, 2023 at 7:46 AM #18
    swink

    swink

    Jan 10, 2019
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  19. Mar 18, 2023 at 8:00 AM #19
    Goatrope

    Goatrope

    Nov 18, 2011
    Sarasota Florida
    Using a speaker out as a DI? Or did I misunderstand what was written by the OP?

    Is that even possible?
     
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  20. Mar 18, 2023 at 8:37 AM #20
    Davebass77

    Davebass77 Supporting Member

    May 5, 2018
    Richmond, VA, formerly NYC
    If you've got a single amp and a single cab, remove one of the amp to cabinet speakon cables and try to play notes again.
     
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