endserenading81 said:
my equipment keeps shoking me. ya know, like big static shocks. ALL of it, the outbox, the computer, the signal processors, and the preamps............. what's going on? do i have a short somewhere?.......please let me know, as i want to fix whatever problems there may be, and have my system running it's best.
thank you,
rob
Disconnect each piece of equipment and test it individually. You might find that one of the pieces of equipment just plain has a defective power supply. (Hopefully, it's your computer, since computer power supplies are cheap---I just replaced one night before last for $25.)
I'd be surprised if a ground loop could generate enough current to give you much of a shock, though I guess it's possible. The most I've ever felt is a slight tingle when barefoot on a concrete floor.... If that's the cause, make sure all your gear is plugged into the same building circuit (and ideally the same outlet).
I did get a nasty shock problem when dealing with a video system that was hooked up to cable TV. You'd be amazed at the sort of voltage leakage you can get on a cable line from crappy cable amplifiers. I measured something like 40 volts AC.
That hurt when barefoot... and hummed like you wouldn't believe.
This, of course, assumes that you've checked the obvious. For example, make sure you don't have frayed power cords with a defective ground. Make sure that third prong on your outlet is properly grounded. Make sure that it isn't just static. And so on.
If it's static, I recommend a tip from an old Videomaker magazine (I think).... Basically, take one part Downy fabric softener to four or five parts water. Put this mixture in a mister bottle and spray it over the carpet about once a week. It will help keep the dust down, will dramatically reduce static, and will give your whole room that April fresh scent.
