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If a magnetic pickup is fitted in the sound hole,
where possible, adjustment of the magnetic pole
pieces and overall pickup heights and angles will
enable the string balance to be adjusted
20.3 POOR SOUND: WEAK, DULL or DISTORTED?
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Ensure that any batteries on pickup systems and
pedals are in good condition & Low Battery
Indicator LED is not red. ( See 9. Battery
Powering.) Alternatively use Phantom Power (48v)
from mixer or optional Headway EDB/ EDM/ VAB
PSU (External power supply)
•
Turn down gain control or excessively boosted EQ
controls or engage attenuation switch on some
devices (e.g. PAD control -15dB)
•
Avoid Passive D.I. boxes (transformers) which can
change or degrade the sound of a pickup due to
the way they load it and can add rhythmical load
and discharge noises
•
Check that a Power amp Output or Headphone
Output is not plugged into EDB-2 H.E Inputs (or
Outputs)
•
Check leads for cross leakage, excessive
capacitance or resistance with an Electrical Meter
or Cable Tester
20.4 INTERFERENCE: HUM, BUZZ, HISS, RADIO?
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