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[quote name='phil.i.stein' timestamp='1332871146' post='1594268'] quick experiment : if possible, plug the two into seperate sockets (i.e. try not running them off the same 4-way). any difference ? [/quote] Good idea. Alas, no difference. Swapping out either of the PSUs for an old Uniross one makes the hum go away. Time to spend some money on new power options methinks.

[quote name='tayste_2000' timestamp='1332867233' post='1594202'] Check your instrument leads and patch leads, work it 1 cable at a time. [/quote] Thanks for the help. I've tried this. Hum only exists when PSUs mentioned above are applied to the pedal.

Thanks for the reply. Hum is now obvious as we're using in ears after a few months back on wedges. Hum was not noticeable when on IEMs before. The DHA supply is the original one.

Oops! Should probably have said I'm running a Clement bass through the pedals. Hum exists in both active and passive modes for the magnetic pickups, and also when using the piezo pickups.

Hi all, I've been a lurker on here and TB for years, and have enjoyed learning from the collective wisdom (despite my GAS being encouraged!) I have a pedal board that is now giving mains hum when listening through headphones (in ears in church, and for testing I've been using my earwig headphone amp). On diagnosing the fault I seem to have had 2 supplies both start humming - one for a DHA VT1 drive pedal (12V, 1250 mA), and the other from effectspowersupply for running tuner (ST200) and chorus (CE-2B). I also have a Carl Martin comp/limiter which runs off AC, and a an old silver Qtron+ which runs off its own 24V supply, both of which are still noise free. All supplies have been plugged into a 4 way extension at the top of the board. I'm not aware of any power fluctuations, drinks spollages or problems that could have caused this, so wondered if anyone wiser than me could think of a possible reason? All pedals run hum free when tested individually with a Uniross regulated supply. I've separated signal and power lines. I'm seriously having to consider dropping the VT1 and chorus at the moment just to get noise free. Chorus I can live without, but the VT1 is really nice for some subtle valve breakup. If anyone has any thoughts or things to try I'd be most grateful, particularly if they don't involve spending 100s in new power options! Thanks Phil

Enquiring minds want to know, did you ever get the DHA pedal running noise free? I've just started having issues with mine (VT1 drive only as I'm a cheapskate using the standard 1200mA supply from Dave), and was looking at the GigRig supplies as well. Thanks Phil

Probably a bit late for a reply, but I have one and love it. 5 string fretless. #197 on his gallery is mine. There are a few others in the UK, and one chap in Norway has several. Very nice chap to do business with.

Another plug for the excellent ovnilab.com reviews. I ended up picking up a Carl Martin Comp-Limiter 2nd hand, and it sounds great. Closest thing I could afford that sounds like a reasonably transparent PA compressor. The only problem is that the controls are, shall we say, a little unusual. If you are on a limited budget I'd look at the recommended ones on the above website and see what is kicking around 2nd hand.

Interesting thread. My take as a rank amateur is tuner, DI box (Orchid electronics do a useful muting DI that is quite cheap), compressor (see ovnilab.com for a great review - I have the Carl Martin Comp-Limiter which is great for natural sounding compression) and then whatever direction the GAS takes you. These are the pedals I will not go without. Everything else is optional IMO. Chorus occasionally (CE-2b in my case). DHA VT1 occasionally. I'm toying with the idea of the new Zoom B3 for any other wacky sounds (cheaper than buying separates) and may retire the chorus and Qtron if I can find some usable modelled alternatives - I do have a Qtron+ but for some reason it never quite fits into the mellow worship songs we do at church, plus the volume spike is a pain.

[quote name='topo morto' post='1315390' date='Jul 25 2011, 08:27 AM']How come only £10? Did parcelforce forget to thieve their £13.50 'handling fee'?[/quote] Quite correct. I couldn't remember the exact amount. Still a great pedal, despite having to pay parcelforce An interesting comment on use of harmonic for tuning as well. I must admit I rarely bother - if the tuner can't cope, get another tuner is also my opinion.

[quote name='topo morto' post='1310678' date='Jul 20 2011, 06:57 PM']Does it come from USA? If so then there's always the question of whether you're going to be charged extra ££££ for customs / handling...[/quote] Another happy turbo-tuner user here. Has worked on all 3 5 strings that I've tried it with - I just run in chromatic mode and it auto-magically works! I did have to pay import duty when I bought mine direct from the USA which added another ~£10 to the cost, but a great tuner.

[quote name='drewk_ie' post='1229072' date='May 12 2011, 05:40 PM']If you can get your hands on one of the old late 80's early 90's Boss chorus pedals, you won't go far wrong... [/quote] I managed to find a Boss CE1B that is grand. Not too overdone and came with an authentic 'road-worn' look! My advice would be buy 2nd hand from other bass-chatters and then continue the circle of GAS if it is not what you want - like all these things it is a matter of taste.

Another vote for the DHA - I ended up getting a DHA VT1-Bass drive and a separate muting DI box from Orchid and have been very happy. Both Dave and the chaps from orchid are nice to do business with too. [url="http://www.davehallamps.co.uk"]http://www.davehallamps.co.uk[/url] [url="http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk/"]http://www.orchid-electronics.co.uk/[/url]