I hear hum, what do I do?
Loki Max is a pure LC equalizer—which means it is full of induc-
tors, which can pick up hum if Loki Max is stacked on top of other
equipment that has transformers inside. Move Loki Max and see if
the hum resolves.
No, I mean, I have a LOT of hum, and Loki Max isn’t stacked on top
of anything!
You may have a ground loop. Try a ground loop isolator or a device
like the EbTech HumX to eliminate the ground loop.
I hear some small amount of noise when I have all the knobs
turned all the way up.
A small amount of noise can be typical if you use the EQ this way
(hint: use both boost and cut in moderation to achieve your desired
results). Loki Max has a ton of gain available in high and low
frequency bands, so it may magnify the noise already present in
your system if you turn everything all the way up. (Which probably
doesn’t sound that good anyway.)
Loki Max doesn’t do anything when I first turn it on,
even though the lights flash.
That’s perfectly normal. Loki Max does not engage its
EQ processing until all circuits have stabilized.
FAQ
What are the “right” EQ settings?
That’s really up to you. Loki Max is designed to help tailor the
sound of your system to your personal preferences. In general,
though, we’d recommend you explore both boosting and cutting
frequencies in small increments before making huge changes.
Loki Max is a powerful instrument that allows for very radical
frequency tailoring—which many systems may not need.
Sometimes only subtle shifts are necessary to achieve the
desired sound.
What’s with the clicking noises when I turn the knobs?
That’s the sound of the mechanical relays in the custom relay
potentiometers. Fun fact: there are 72 relays in Loki Max.
Can I use both outputs at the same time?
Most of the time, yes. If you have products that short the input
when turned off, then that can cause distortion.
It doesn’t turn on, what do I do?
Plug it in to a different AC socket. Ensure you are not
currently in a blackout. Then email us if it still doesn’t work.
