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Post by rygher3 on Mar 19, 2011 23:49:13 GMT -5
So I just came back from spring break, and the trigger input on my XDA-1 is no longer working correctly. I am triggering from the ET-3 (connected to a switched outlet on my VSX-1017). When the ET-3 has no power, the XDA-1 continually switches on and off, but when it does have power it stays on as it should. I tested the cables to make sure they weren't the problem, and they worked fine for triggering between the XDA-1 and the XPA-2. Anybody have any ideas or suggestions before calling Emo on Monday?
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Post by hemster on Mar 20, 2011 1:15:16 GMT -5
Could it be the ET-3 which is still retaining some power (even in off position), such that it manages to trigger the XDA-1?
I'd switch off the ET-3, pull the power cord out and wait 5 mins and then retry. If problem persists, call Emo.
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Post by bobbyt on Mar 20, 2011 4:19:46 GMT -5
I'd also try testing the voltage of the trigger cable. Wait until you catch the XDA switching, then pull the cable and test the voltage between the tip and sleeve with a multimeter. 12v is what it should be for on, 0 for off.
This will let you know whether the XDA is being goofy, or the ET-3. Also, have you tried the XDA on different ET-3 outputs? And different gear too?
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Post by rygher3 on Mar 20, 2011 10:42:14 GMT -5
I had tried on different ET-3 outputs, but don't have any other gear with a trigger out. I could haul in another receiver to try to rule out the VSX-1017 switched outlet. I've got the ET-3 unplugged now and will see in a few minutes if that helped.
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Post by rygher3 on Mar 20, 2011 10:59:15 GMT -5
Well I messed around with different things and found where it goes wrong, but I cannot determine why. With the XPA-2 off, the trigger works 100% correct. However, when I have the XPA-2 on is when it goes haywire. I unplugged the trigger to the XPA-2 and it still wasn't working correctly. I then unplugged my XLR cables from the XDA-1 to the XPA-2 and, voila, it works. I messed around with the cables to try to see if it is one of the cables or one of the inputs/outputs, but no matter what it was causing the problem. Any ideas on why the cables might be causing this? Suggestions?
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Post by jbeede on Apr 1, 2011 14:29:17 GMT -5
Well I messed around with different things and found where it goes wrong, but I cannot determine why. With the XPA-2 off, the trigger works 100% correct. However, when I have the XPA-2 on is when it goes haywire. I unplugged the trigger to the XPA-2 and it still wasn't working correctly. I then unplugged my XLR cables from the XDA-1 to the XPA-2 and, voila, it works. I messed around with the cables to try to see if it is one of the cables or one of the inputs/outputs, but no matter what it was causing the problem. Any ideas on why the cables might be causing this? Suggestions? Sonds like a possible ground loop. Are your cables directional? |
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