Annoying Hum (Not a "ground loop")

TPB · April 19, 2022, 05:56:33 AM

I had the same problem when I had my old studio and found it was caused by two things and only effected the Strat first was dirty power I added a power conditioner to the setup and it was reduced but still had a slight hum found out the studio was lighted by Fluorescent lights right under where I was playing The Ballast (power Source) on these lights caused a hum. The only other suggestion I could give you is to boost up the shielding around the pickups this can be done with metal tape and other products
Hope you work it out I know it can be frustrating
Tim

Ted · April 19, 2022, 08:29:01 AM

Quote from: TPB on April 19, 2022, 05:56:33 AMI added a power conditioner to the setup and it was reduced but still had a slight hum found out the studio was lighted by Fluorescent lights right under where I was playing The Ballast (power Source) on these lights caused a hum.

Interesting. Right below where I record there is a bathroom, but I don't know if the lights are LED or compact fluorescent. I'll try recording with those lights turned off.