Posts by maverick4417

Ha! Problem is solved. Thanks Viabcroce!

Thanks - and I think you're right. So I've done some further testing, and think I've isolated the problem, but I still could use some further advice. When I plug one monitor in, the buzz decreases dramatically (almost silent). When I plug both monitors in at the same time (either directly to the outlet, or through a surge protector), I get the nasty hum/buzz. Since the monitors only have the 2 prong cord, I'm assuming it's a grounding issue. Will some sort of isolation transformer fix the problem? Any other suggestions?

Hi,

I purchased some Dynaudio DBM50 studio monitors yesterday, plugged them in to use with the Kemper, and am getting a loud nasty hum/buzz. Anyone know how to solve this? Here are some details:

• The studio monitors are silent if nothing is plugged in.
• The buzzing/humming occurs when an XLR cable is plugged into the studio monitors, regardless if the Kemper is on or off.
• I tried two different XLR cables (brand new), tried in stereo, tried plugging each monitor separately in mono, and had the same result each time. I also tried plugged into multiple different outlets in the house, and turned off the lights (in case a dimmer was causing something).
• If I crank up the volume of the monitors, they sound great, and will drown of the buzzing sound. If I am playing quietly, the buzzing is very noticeable and distracting.
• The studio monitors only have a two prong electrical cord, which I thought was odd
• The monitors and Kemper are all plugged into a surge protector, into the same outlet
• The buzzing occurs regardless of if I'm using the surge protector or plugging straight into the outlet on the wall

Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks.

These profiles are great, and just what I was looking for! Highly recommended! Love the Divided by 13, and very usable tones from clean to stacked overdrives. I came from using a Matchless Lightning/Fender Vibrolux, and using a Timmy/OCD and the like, and now I can get that with the Kemper at low volume.

Hope more are coming!

Great advice. I did some further testing, and you were right with respect to the db. What I had to do was increase the headphone out db, and decrease the rig volume so the listening volume wasn't too high. Doing that yielded similar results to using the headphone amp on the Blue Mofi. Thanks, and glad to hear an external headphone amp is not necessary. Managing the output db in relation to the rig volume seems critical.

With that said, is there a way to globally decrease the rig volume when using headphones so I don't have to manually decrease the rig volume each time I switch a rig (so the listening volume isn't too high)?

Thanks for the reply. I purchased a pair of Blue Mofi headphones that have a built in headphone amp, and plugged into the headphone out on the Kemper. I compared the Mofi's passive mode vs amped mode, and the sound was night and day better with the amp on, which surprised me, as I expected the sound to be louder, not better. It brought the sound from being ok to being incredible. I also have a pair of Shure 440 headphones I am borrowing as well, which also didn't sound nearly as good as using the headphone amp on the Blue Mofi....it was the same story, the sound of the Shure's was good through the headphone out, but not mind blowing like with the Blue Mofi's amp on.

So my question came from a few different reasons:

a) I wasn't sure if doubling the amplification on the headphones was a bad idea or not (using the Kemper headphone out's power plus the power amp from the headphones). It sounds incredible though, but I'm not sure if the sound is being coloured in some way by the double amplification.
b) I wasn't sure if it was safe to use an amped headphone through the Kemper's main outs (didn't want to damage anything, but based on Ingolf's reply, I should be ok).
c) Despite how good the Blue Mofi sound, I am considering returning them, as I find them heavy and uncomfortable. Since it appears that a properly amped headphone sounds much better than plugging directly in the headphone out, I might buy some other headphones plus a headphone amp.

Thanks again! Any advice would be great!

Simple question here. Should a dedicated headphone amp be connected through the headphone output on the Kemper, or through the main outs? What is optimal? Thanks!

Thanks all for the quick and helpful replies! So for home enjoyment purposes only (not factoring in live playing, or recording), is there a general consensus if a single CLR or two 8" studio monitors is more enjoyable?

From what I'm gathering, it sounds like the CLR is usable a home, but excels when turned up, and the 12" speaker can add some more punch? Studio monitors would have a sweet spot at a lower volume, and have the benefit of being stereo, but lack some of the punch of the CLR, correct? If you were going to demonstrate the tone of your Kemper to someone at home, which option would you pick to show off the Kemper?

I'm guessing that both these options will "sound good", and the replies will really come down to user preference, but I would still appreciate the feedback from users who have used both studio monitors and a wedge for jamming at home.

Hi. I just received my unpowered Kemper a few days ago, and I need some help trying to decide which home monitoring solution is ideal. My budget is around $1,000. I was initially sold on the idea of using studio monitors at home, so I borrowed some Dynaudio BM5 studio monitors from a friend for the weekend, which sounded good, but it didn't have the punch of a guitar cab with the 6.5" speakers. My question is: For home enjoyment, am I am better choosing the following:

a) 8" studio monitors, such as Yamaha HS8 of Focal Alpha 80s (I'm concerned these won't have the "punch" I'm looking for)
b) A single Atomic CLR or Xitone wedge (I'm concerned these will be generally too loud for home before I hit the sweet spot)
c) A high end headphone, such as Grados, Sennheiser, or Audeze

As for a bit more background, I primarily play edge of breakup and ambient tones, but also play some heavy tones occasionally. I play a fairly low volumes in general. I only play live once a month, and the place I play has a high end PA system, and has both powered and unpowered wedges there, so having a CLR/Xitone for tone consistency between home and live would be a 'nice to have", but not mandatory. I've spent too much time reading forums on this topic, and am still undecided. I'm not able to try before buying, due to my location.

Any advice would be appreciated!

Thanks.