MIKE POPE Flexcore problems

[Bass42]

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 !

Any thoughts ?

 

[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.

 

[Bass42]

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 !

 

[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.

 

[Bass42]

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 !

 

[JimmyM]

Most gear made for bass is designed so that it works properly when the cable is fully plugged in.

 

[ialma]

Most gear made for bass is designed so that it works properly when the cable is fully plugged in.

XD XD XD

 

[Bass42]

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 !

Thanks

 

[SirMjac28]

I say keep doing it until you blow your speakers then the noise will stop I promise.

 

[Bass42]

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 !

 

[Bass42]

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 !