This is yet another one of the various nightmares one can encounter when dealing with audio hardware. While patching my Eurorack modular rig into a tube mic pre, I felt the light buzz of an electric current passing through my fingers. Obviously, this is not a good sign, and it means something is terribly wrong. After disconnecting everything except power, I tested for voltages across grounds and discovered a 120V AC difference between the tube amp ground and the Eurorack case. As it turns out, the problem was the IEC power cable… yes, that unassuming three conductor cord that connects to the power main was at fault!

The Cassette Recorder Audio Processor Rack Extension is an analog emulation effect for the Reason Rack that will enhance your audio with the smoothness and colour unique to analog recording. Yes, CRAPRE adds the warming sound of ground loops and tape hiss while enhancing incoming signals with harmonic destroytion! Our crap staff […]