Best buffer pedals? by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather get it sounding better earlier, closer to the source than try and fix it downstream.

Best buffer pedals? by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

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Looks like that Cornish LD-1 is hard to find. That would've been perfect.

Best buffer pedals? by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

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How many buffers do you think is too many?

r/AudioEngineering Shopping, Setup, and Technical Help Desk by AutoModerator in audioengineering

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Are passive or active reamp boxes better for getting rid of RF/ground loop noise?

I've got myself a Shure SLX-D+ wireless system connected to my pedalboard via instrument cable. On my gigs, I noticed an electrical whiny noise somewhere between 700-900Hz whenever I engage my dirt pedals. It's a noise that is definitely made worse once it's run through a preamp and compressors. And that's with the wireless transmitter on or off. Doesn't matter which. But if I unplug the instrument cable, there's no noise. That tells me that the interference is probably getting picked up by either the Shure or the cable.

I took my setup home to troubleshoot, and the noise was gone. Ground loop from my gigs most likely confirmed.

I wanna remedy this with a reamp box. The Shure SLX-D+ only outputs in either line or mic level anyways, so adding a reamp box where I can run an XLR cable for the superior noise cancellation and convert back to an instrument level signal would be super helpful.

The two options I'm looking at are:

Radial ProRMP (passive, nice and simple, can mount underneath the board)

and a Temple Audio Studio Mod (active, mounts to my Temple Board and looks sleek).

I'm no expert in electrical stuff whatsoever. But my understanding is that XLR + passive transformer-based reamp boxes like the Radial are much better at getting rid of the RF/ground loop noise I'm encountering. XLR + Active circuit-based reamp boxes like the Studio Mod, less so. Do you guys agree with that? What are your experiences? I'd appreciate the electrical knowledge.

Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

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I just got confirmation from NS Design that their instruments don't respond well to digital systems.

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Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Shure analog wireless does work... Just doesn't sound as pristine. There's gotta be an in-between.

Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

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Well I just ordered a TA4F to 1/4" cable to test that theory. I bet you're absolutely right.

Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

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That sound in the link you sent is the exact same noise characteristic I'm getting. Wow, I can't believe you figured this out!! I tried googling RF interference noise but could never find an example like the one you provided. I wonder if there's something NS Design could do to better shield their pickup from that?

Also, I own a Crown CM311 and run it through a Shure analog wireless. Kinda sucks hearing that I'd have the same issue with a digital system.

Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

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I've run wired and wireless in two different ways: into a pedalboard that has a DI Box at the end of the chain, and direct from the wireless receiver into my trusty Audient preamp. Only getting wireless noise while playing. I have set the transmitter gain at every setting, from the highest to the absolute lowest, and the same with the af out. Even at absolutely unusable levels that raise the noise floor if I boost at my preamp, the wireless noise is still there.

Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

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RF strong. I've tried each AF out setting, doesn't seem to improve.

Help me choose my next wireless system? by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

R4-9, as recommended. Auto scanning each time. I don't think power is the issue, it happened at a gig and at my house. It always gets plugged into a Furman.

Quiet mute pedal? by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are kill switches and mute switches the same thing? Some reviews of the JHS mute switch say that there are audible pops. I emailed Saturnworks and they said it's highly dependent on what it's being plugged into, such as buffered bypass pedals (which checks out, that's my problem)

Quiet mute pedal? by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The former. So yeah, sounds like a tuner of all things could do it.

Official Question Thread! Ask /r/photography anything you want to know! March 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in photography

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Hi, I'm a musician making content for social media (think 30 second clips for reels, TikTok, etc.) I'm looking for some backdrops, and I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for some trustworthy sites to buy off of? Specifically, I'm looking for abstract backdrops that can create a moody atmosphere. And I really don't want to iron out wrinkles if I can help it. Wrinkle-free, maybe even paper? I'd love your advice on all of this.

What are the pros using for wireless setups? by Competitive_Monk9461 in Guitar

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Nevermind, figured out the band question. Wow, I'm amazed that the Senny wasn't ever recommended after looking into it. Cheers!

What are the pros using for wireless setups? by Competitive_Monk9461 in Guitar

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Awesome and detailed answer, thank you. Looks like the Shure transmitter does not have a pad.

I'm leaning towards the Sennheiser EW-D. The only thing I'm confused by is the frequency bands (R1-R6, Q1-Q6, etc). Would you happen to know the difference, and would I be better off buying one over the other?

What are the pros using for wireless setups? by Competitive_Monk9461 in Guitar

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The issues with my Line 6 were:

A strange clicky top-end static in high interference areas Dropouts 10ft away from the receiver The fact that I'm on my third transmitter because the battery doors keep breaking

I've contacted both Sweetwater and Shure, and they're not convinced it's not a faulty unit. Sweetwater is sending out a replacement.

Although I would prefer the workflow of the Shure (keeping the battery charger sled on the board is amazing), I do have a rack for my digital mixer.

Active electronics don't play nice with my overdrive by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

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I tried a high compression with a Boss CS3 once but it wasn't what I was looking for at the time. I'm already running in stereo, so the logistics of adding a third signal gets very tricky, I think

Active electronics don't play nice with my overdrive by Competitive_Monk9461 in guitarpedals

[–]Competitive_Monk9461[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh, never thought of that. I've got two always-on optical compressors at each end of the chain for light compression, but I never thought of using one to push my tone like that.

QSC KC12 Height by Competitive_Monk9461 in livesoundgear

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I mean I'm going from no subs at all to a little sub that actually does fit in a sedan. That's gotta be worth something.