Hey guys, gals. and non-binary pals.
I have purchased two Behringer Xenyx-series mixers;
the first was a 1202FX that I bought used from a friend,
the second was a 1204USB that was described to me as "never used" by a salesman in the area.
Both of them have the same issue.
When you turn the gain knobs, they crackle and jump and dip in signal strength.
What's the cause of this? Is it just bad luck?
Or is there some issue that's common amongst this series of mixers?
I've tried clearing out any dirt and debris with compressed air, and it didn't work on either of them.
Hey guys, gals. and non-binary pals.
I have purchased two Behringer Xenyx-series mixers; the first was a 1202FX that I bought used from a friend, the second was a 1204USB that was described to me as "never used" by a salesman in the area.
Both of them have the same issue. When you turn the gain knobs, they crackle and jump and dip in signal strength. What's the cause of this?
Thanks!
Hey guys, gals. and non-binary pals.any dirt and debris with compressed air, and it didn't work on either of them.
I have purchased two Behringer Xenyx-series mixers; the first was a 1202FX that I bought used from a friend, the second was a 1204USB that was described to me as "never used" by a salesman in the area.
Both of them have the same issue. When you turn the gain knobs, they crackle and jump and dip in signal strength. What's the cause of this? Is it just bad luck? Or is there some issue that's common amongst this series of mixers? I've tried clearing out
Thanks!
Both of them have the same issue. When you turn the gain knobs, they crackl= >e and jump and dip in signal strength. What's the cause of this? Is it just=
bad luck? Or is there some issue that's common amongst this series of mixe=
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didn't work on either of them.
Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil.
palli...@gmail.com
Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil.
Why? It's naptha and oleic acid. The oleic acid residue keeps things nice
and clean and won't turn to nasty varnish like WD-40's residue does.
It has good and bad points but I don't see why you'd call it snake oil.
shwan...@gmail.com wrote:
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Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil.
Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil.
Nobody should recommend Caig DeOxit for pots.
Caig FaderLube is the appropriate product,
Hey guys, gals. and non-binary pals.any dirt and debris with compressed air, and it didn't work on either of them.
I have purchased two Behringer Xenyx-series mixers; the first was a 1202FX that I bought used from a friend, the second was a 1204USB that was described to me as "never used" by a salesman in the area.
Both of them have the same issue. When you turn the gain knobs, they crackle and jump and dip in signal strength. What's the cause of this? Is it just bad luck? Or is there some issue that's common amongst this series of mixers? I've tried clearing out
Thanks!
On 9/23/2021 5:34 PM, Shawn Pugh wrote:out any dirt and debris with compressed air, and it didn't work on either of them.
Hey guys, gals. and non-binary pals.
I have purchased two Behringer Xenyx-series mixers; the first was a 1202FX that I bought used from a friend, the second was a 1204USB that was described to me as "never used" by a salesman in the area.
Both of them have the same issue. When you turn the gain knobs, they crackle and jump and dip in signal strength. What's the cause of this? Is it just bad luck? Or is there some issue that's common amongst this series of mixers? I've tried clearing
This is not an unusual problem, and can happen with many, if not most
Thanks!
pots. Guitarists are very familiar with this! The cause is oxidation,
and just needs some contact cleaner to fix it.
As you can see from the various responses, the choice of contact cleaner
is somewhat personal. Most will work, though sometimes with issues due
to the residue left behind.
My preference are the contact cleaners used for computer connectors, as
the better ones remove the oxidation and don't leave a residue.
3. Change them. This is the only actual fix. When you change them
switch to high quality pots that won't go noisy in a few months.
d
On Mon, 27 Sep 2021 11:05:13 -0400, Neil <ne...@myplaceofwork.com>out any dirt and debris with compressed air, and it didn't work on either of them.
wrote:
On 9/23/2021 5:34 PM, Shawn Pugh wrote:
Hey guys, gals. and non-binary pals.
I have purchased two Behringer Xenyx-series mixers; the first was a 1202FX that I bought used from a friend, the second was a 1204USB that was described to me as "never used" by a salesman in the area.
Both of them have the same issue. When you turn the gain knobs, they crackle and jump and dip in signal strength. What's the cause of this? Is it just bad luck? Or is there some issue that's common amongst this series of mixers? I've tried clearing
This is not an unusual problem, and can happen with many, if not most >pots. Guitarists are very familiar with this! The cause is oxidation,
Thanks!
and just needs some contact cleaner to fix it.
As you can see from the various responses, the choice of contact cleaner >is somewhat personal. Most will work, though sometimes with issues due
to the residue left behind.
My preference are the contact cleaners used for computer connectors, as >the better ones remove the oxidation and don't leave a residue.There are three ways to deal with noisy pots:
1. Wind them back and forth quickly. This may fix them for a few
minutes.
2. Spray cleaner inside. This may give you a few days - maybe even a
week if you are lucky.
3. Change them. This is the only actual fix. When you change them
switch to high quality pots that won't go noisy in a few months.
d
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On 27/09/2021 16:52, Don Pearce wrote:
3. Change them. This is the only actual fix. When you change themThe usual reason for scratchy pots seems to be physical wear on the
switch to high quality pots that won't go noisy in a few months.
d
track surface. In the days when they were big enough to dismantle and
rebuild with a chance of getting them working again, a slight sideways
bend on the contacts got you a half decent repair life.
Can we please go back to the days of stepped faders, with real metal >contacts?
geoff wrote:
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Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil. >>Nobody should recommend Caig DeOxit for pots.
** Really ?? How strange that the MAKERS do !!
The usual reason for scratchy pots seems to be physical wear on the
track surface.
I hate getting into these pissing contests, but I have actual experience using WD-40 on potentiometers.
I used it on the pots of my Studiomaster 8 into 4 mixer.
It worked well for a while, but after thirty days, all of the pots were exhibiting scratchiness.
Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil. >>Nobody should recommend Caig DeOxit for pots.
** Really ?? How strange that the MAKERS do !!
Really really ?
geoff wrote:
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Others here may recommend " DeOxit" but I would not, it's pure snake oil. >>>>Nobody should recommend Caig DeOxit for pots.
** Really ?? How strange that the MAKERS do !!
Really really ?
** Yes.
Says so right on the fucking can you IDIOT !
" USE ON: Switches, jacks and plugs, connectors, potentiometers, controls, batteries, relays, contactors and all electrical contacts and connectors ".
..... Phil
Nobody should recommend Caig DeOxit for pots.
** Really ?? How strange that the MAKERS do !!
Really really ?
Says so right on the fucking can you IDIOT !
" USE ON: Switches, jacks and plugs, connectors, potentiometers, controls, batteries,
relays, contactors and all electrical contacts and connectors ".
'Can', yes certainly you 'can'.
Phil, take your meds ...
geoff wrote:
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>>> Nobody should recommend Caig DeOxit for pots.
** Really ?? How strange that the MAKERS do !!
Really really ?
Says so right on the fucking can you IDIOT !
" USE ON: Switches, jacks and plugs, connectors, potentiometers, controls, batteries,
relays, contactors and all electrical contacts and connectors ".
'Can', yes certainly you 'can'.
** What fucking insane crapology.
You just got proved 100% WRONG - yet AGAIN.
Phil, take your meds ...
** You need to stop taking illegal drugs.
And get a brain transplant.
Fucking Kiwi idiot.
...... Phil
On Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:04:36 +0100, John Williamson <johnwilliamson@btinternet.com> wrote:
Can we please go back to the days of stepped faders, with real metal
contacts?
Optical sensors and FET attenuators are the way to go if you want real longevity.
Richard Kuschel wrote:
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I hate getting into these pissing contests, but I have actual experience using WD-40 on potentiometers.** I have 45 years worth of such experience.
I used it on the pots of my Studiomaster 8 into 4 mixer.** Must be 40 years old.
It worked well for a while, but after thirty days, all of the pots were exhibiting scratchiness.** With very old pots it sometimes takes two goes to get rid of all the gunk inside.
As you found.
WD40 does a host of jobs it was not specifically, originally sold for.
So what ?
...... Phil_______
WD40 does a host of jobs it was not specifically, originally sold for.
So what ?
WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lubricator/conditioner.
I learned that the hard way, back in 1987, by destroying the
graphic EQ on a boombox I owned back then, by spraying WD-40
into it.
WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lubricator/conditioner.
I learned that the hard way, back in 1987, by destroying the
graphic EQ on a boombox I owned back then, by spraying WD-40
into it.
theckmah @ shortus.edu:
WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lubricator/conditioner.
That's a really stupid thing to say. Fucking microcephalic.
I learned that the hard way, back in 1987, by destroying theRetarded.
graphic EQ on a boombox I owned back then, by spraying WD-40
into it.
None wrote:
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theckmah @ shortus.edu:
WD-40 is a cleaner, not a lubricator/conditioner.
That's a really stupid thing to say. Fucking microcephalic.
** Yep - there is a sensible way to deal with noisy faders on such items .I learned that the hard way, back in 1987, by destroying theRetarded.
graphic EQ on a boombox I owned back then, by spraying WD-40
into it.
1. Make a small puddle of WD40 on a piece of metal or plastic.
2. Dip the tip of a very small screw driver in the puddle.
3. Transfer the WD40, drop at a time, down the slot and onto the track of the fader - 3 drops, spread out is enough.
4. Move fade up and down through full travel.
Thus way avoids flushing out the internal grease that makes the fader move smoothly.
The OP would have used way too much and would up with unmovable faders.
WD40 can be lethal in the hands of fools.
Such folk are where all the nonsense complaints come from.
..... Phil________
WD40 can be lethal in the hands of fools.
Such folk are where all the nonsense complaints come from.
WD-40 does not belong inside of electronics.
That is why a variety of
cleaners(general electronics, tuner cleaner, etc) are manufactured. WD-40
is mainly for freeing and cleaning mechanical movements.
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