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#64839 by Shredd6
Tue Apr 21, 2009 8:49 pm
We don't get shocked anymore!!


*QUOTE-Ratsass:
"Tip for the day. If you have a bad grounding problem and can't get rid of the mic shock by reversing the ground, take one of the unused jacks on your amp (one that won't be affected by having something plugged in), plug a cable into it (doesn't matter if it's instrument or speaker cable) and plug the other end into an unused jack on the PA. Automatically grounds your guitar and mic together."

We had been getting shocked by our mics for months (myself for years) in this house. I've tried ground lifts, power conditioners, etc.. But my house just has old un-grounded wiring. I had to resort to those foam mic covers which seem to muffle the vocals. Or just never let your mouth hit the mic, which is hard sometimes.

But I decided to try this trick after I read his post. IT FREAKING WORKS!!

I just ran a cord from everyone's effect loop out to the unused PA inputs. No more shocks. Thanks man, awesome tip!!

#64846 by PocketGroovesGSO
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:21 pm
That is a good tip! Thanks for sharing.

#64848 by Chippy
Tue Apr 21, 2009 9:22 pm
Cheers you rat you. :D
Good info for anyone.

#64891 by ratsass
Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:33 pm
Aw, shucks. :oops:

#64907 by ANGELSSHOTGUN
Wed Apr 22, 2009 1:11 am
DARN JEFF , now your takin' way my fun. I love to see a band where the singers are afraid of the mics. Its even more fun When you can't touch your guitar because the amp has a ground fault short.

#64915 by Starfish Scott
Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:17 am
Gotta laugh, BANDMIX 1 - world 0..

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