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R3 Master Volume not working as expected
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 10:26 am
by ltpitt
Hello my friends...
I use my R3 connected to my band's pa.
Everything always worked great but now when I put master volume to ZERO the r3 is still very loud.
With EVERY patch...
What's going on?
What can I try?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 11:50 am
by xmlguy
Exactly how do you have the R3 connected to the mixer?
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 12:47 pm
by ltpitt
Mmmh....
I have a very standard behringer mixer.
Each channel has a Canon input and a Jack input...
I use the jack input.
Posted: Fri May 18, 2012 1:22 pm
by xmlguy
What output(s) from the R3 are you using? What kind of cables? Is the mixer input a line input or mic input? Does the mixer have a mic/line switch for the input jack? What is the gain level for the preamp on the channel? Is there any difference in volume when you change the main volume level? If the volume changes, is it smooth or inconsistent?
Posted: Mon May 21, 2012 1:51 pm
by ltpitt
I'll take pics of details and show it to you tonight.
Thanks a lot for your patience and efforts
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:16 pm
by ltpitt
VERY strange O_O
Simply using my earbuds my R3 went crazy again (like if the master knob wasn't working): the volume was always high.
Turning it off and on again solved the problem (for now)...
I hope it won't happen live...
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 2:50 am
by xmlguy
Based on your description, the problem is the potentiometer itself, there is a metal brush that touches a resistance strip. If that brush loses contact, then it will appear to have no effect. There could be debris or oil inside that is breaking the contact. There is special silicone spray for cleaning and lubing pots. The cleaner must be non-conductive or it will affect the resistance of the pot. If that doesn't work, then the pot will need to be replaced.
Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2014 3:36 pm
by stopi
I have this problem too. It appears randomly. It's hardware problem caused for me by "Made in China" label. Sometimes hiting to the wall helps. I'm going to open it and seek problem on the board.
Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2014 9:58 pm
by DaniH
stopi wrote:I have this problem too. It appears randomly. It's hardware problem caused for me by "Made in China" label. Sometimes hiting to the wall helps. I'm going to open it and seek problem on the board.
Maybe you should not buy things that are made in China. This is the second post where you have complained about "made in China". Keep hitting it into the wall when your problem returns to fix your issue.