Hi, I just got the Preamp today but the meter seems to be stuck in the red zone. Is this normal? Please help
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I didn't like that amp, and my suggestion is to swap for something different. I Tried to swap out a tube and it didn't even work anymore... Here PreSonus has a comparably priced pre amp, and they make pretty decent ones. Hope it helps! http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/TubePREv2
380645
Well first check you input gain but on mine the meter suddenly maxed out then dropped to nothing and hasn't worked since. That was on the first day of use.However, everything else works as it should (if a little noisy, it's not the quietest pre-amp). Since my interface has either all phantom power on or off I use the preamp for using both condenser and dynamic mics together. I don't think pinned in the red is normal.
380646
I would return it for a replacement if you have any concerns with the product. Mine was stuck for a moment at the "zero" mark, but using it for a while eventually got it to "unstick". I don't think my situation was the same as yours though, because I think my issue was simply the needle just not responding. I have heard of the needle getting stuck. Google a solution, or return for a replacement. Hope that helps.
380647
Well first check you input gain but on mine the meter suddenly maxed out then dropped to nothing and hasn't worked since. That was on the first day of use. However, everything else works as it should (if a little noisy, it's not the quietest pre-amp). Since my interface has either all phantom power on or off I use the preamp for using both condenser and dynamic mics together. I don't think pinned in the red is normal.
380648
If the unit is off, and meter is stuck in the red that is definitely not normal. If it's only stuck in the red when on, and nothing plugged in to input that is also not normal and unit should be returned. If it is stuck in red only when on and input instrument or mic is plugged in, look for an overload or short, possibly a wiring incompatibility to input device.
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The meter was stuck in the red zone for me only when using the XLR output. I discovered that the problem only exists when plugging directly into my amplifiers and not my mixer. I noticed that the amplifier specs explained that those channels put 15V of power thru those XLR channels to power condenser microphones, if need be. When I plugged the Art Tube MP into my Tapco mixer, I had normal readings on the meter, so I'm guessing the phantom power might be the cause of my problems.... just a thought.
1983205
Check fuses first. Then look at you high pass, full range and your low pass switch. Sensitivity also. Also your level min/max settings. If all else fails, contact planet audio.... they are great over there about walking you through installs.
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I checked it with my other meter and it appears to be already calibrated. Both of my meters match.
504784
Look at the power supply, it should have a voltage shown on the label, then use a Volt Ohm Meter (VOM) to check the voltage. If it reads at or slightly higher than the rated voltage then it is probably OK and the problem is in the amplifier. It could be either unit causing the problem.If it is still in warranty you might be better off to get an RMA from the manufacturer and return it for repair or exchange.
1530041
Hi Joseph, what I found is that the 200A meter needs a few Amps before it starts registering, this is due to the high current range... This is assuming you have wired up correctly...
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I usually never had that problem unless I pushed them too hard, I bought two of these amps, each one pushed a mofo 12" sub. When I got one of them it seemed like something was rattling inside of it, like a peice of metal. Opened it up and sure enough it was. Check the amp, check all your connections, and play with the settings according to your music type. It also varies what your sub or subs your pushing. My best answer is in your connections. See if that helps. Like where your ground is located and how good your ground connection is. But factory defaults do happen, especially if they are cheaply made and mass produced. I usually never had that problem unless I pushed them too hard, I bought two of these amps, each one pushed a mofo 12" sub. When I got one of them it seemed like something was rattling inside of it, like a peice of metal. Opened it up and sure enough it was. Check the amp, check all your connections, and play with the settings according to your music type. It also varies what your sub or subs your pushing. My best answer is in your connections. See if that helps. Like where your ground is located and how good your ground connection is. But factory defaults do happen, especially if they... » Read More I usually never had that problem unless I pushed them too hard, I bought two of these amps, each one pushed a mofo 12" sub. When I got one of them it seemed like something was rattling inside of it, like a peice of metal. Opened it up and sure enough it was. Check the amp, check all your connections, and play with the settings according to your music type. It also varies what your sub or subs your pushing. My best answer is in your connections. See if that helps. Like where your ground is located and how good your ground connection is. But factory defaults do happen, especially if they are cheaply made and mass produced. « Show Less
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Happy Birthday, Joey. I don't know, I haven't had that problem with my player. Of course the turn it off and then back on is the first thing to try. Have you heard the songs played OK on your player yet ? Because something might have happened when they were transferred or in the recording itself. Otherwise maybe try different equalizer (EQ) settings.
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I know this question was asked over a year and a half but I have nothing else to do...I hooked them up to the sub output. I bought 2 TT25 8 ohm pucks and they work great, the only thing is don't add a lot of volume to them over a long period of time or they'll tend to heat up. If that happens just turn down the volume or turn off the amp and let them cool off before you turn it back on. The blue LED is similar to a VU meter. It measures volume output. The higher the volume the brighter it gets. I play both music and games from my S6 and mp3 player and I've become hooked. I never play without it. I know this question was asked over a year and a half but I have nothing else to do...I hooked them up to the sub output. I bought 2 TT25 8 ohm pucks and they work great, the only thing is don't add a lot of volume to them over a long period of time or they'll tend to heat up. If that happens just turn down the volume or turn off the amp and let them cool off before you turn it back on. The blue LED is similar to a VU meter. It measures volume output. The higher the volume the brighter it gets. I play both music and games from my S6 and mp3 player and I've become hooked. I never play... » Read More I know this question was asked over a year and a half but I have nothing else to do...I hooked them up to the sub output. I bought 2 TT25 8 ohm pucks and they work great, the only thing is don't add a lot of volume to them over a long period of time or they'll tend to heat up. If that happens just turn down the volume or turn off the amp and let them cool off before you turn it back on. The blue LED is similar to a VU meter. It measures volume output. The higher the volume the brighter it gets. I play both music and games from my S6 and mp3 player and I've become hooked. I never play without it. « Show Less
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Yikes, sorry to hear that. I rarely have that problem and this meter takes less blood than my last one. Good luck.
908231
Probably the wrong photograph. There are two models available, one without the preamp and one with. I have have the one without and it is a nice instrument for the price.
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Neil Snyder's answer above mine is correct. I suggest making a test run on a known wire to see how the instrument responds when you move away from it laterally, and when you reach the wire's end or simulated break.
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Hi Shane,as you know these meters are very sensible. Off 2 Amps looks like mech. damage. When you move the meter the needle should move free in either direction. There is a black plastic screw below the gage. Here you may adjust the needle, but not sure whether such a large misalingement of 2 Amps. Does the Ampmeter works anyway????Good luck my friend
1849431
Mine did the same thing. Not sure if it's a good/bad thing but the amp is good. Hope this helps
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What would a proper rms be? I have the sub wired to 1 ohm to my amp which pushes 1000x1 at 1ohm Thanks in advance, I never knew the sub would omit a electrical type smell while being broken in. (All my wiring is spot on accurate)
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Just tune your amp appropriately and it'll be fine. Use a multimeter to tune.
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i actually use another rca line input and use the pre amp from my turntable with an in line booster (between turntable and 5000) and it works much better than the phono input on the 5000. i was getting a humming noise using phono input. your setup might be different though. either way my vinyl sounds awesome now!
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I remember runnin into the same problem when I had mine. I can't remember exactly where it was located but it's there. Look underneath the amp and the power supply. It's a small switch that is not obviously seen. I'm sorry that I don't remember exactly where it is. I just remember it being a small sliding switch that is on the amp, not in the amp.