buzzing when I move my crossfader and volume
its so annoying especially when recording a mix aint got a clue what the problem is. my setup is with traktor and turntables amp mixer speakers what could be the problem ???
sounds like it could be a grounding issue on your mixer if it happens to both xfader and channel faders
yes it does when im mixing it in and putting volume up it will buz while im moving it how can i fix this ? thanks
i cant help with that but there are guys on the forum with knowledge of ground loops issue fixes so im sure someone with be able to help you out
will a di box sort it ?
Does it buzz when music’s not playing? If it does then it’s a grounding issue. If it doesnt then its proabably a hardware issue
If anyone had this problem abit of wd40 fixed this
I would never use WD40 on a fader!! Get something like Deoxit instead that is meant for this purpose.
See this thread for more info: VCI-100 Problem- electrical hum from line fader
It sounds like the “problem” that you have “fixed” is maybe deteriorated fader contacts. You’ll have a build up of conductive “dust” on your fader tracks…
Remember that WD40 is a temporary fix. The WD40 will eventually evaporate to sludge, and this sludge will continue to build up no matter how many times you re-lube the fader.
Best bet, is to remove the fader, strip it, clean it w/compressed air and maybe some alcohol (or some other cleaner that evaporates to nothing) then add a LITTLE lub if required (light mineral oil - dirt cheap and easily available).
^That’s all old knowledge - and I honestly haven’t needed to do it for YEARS.
Fader maintenance used to be vital, but, honestly, paying for an Innofader once os worth it to avoid all of that nonsense!
quick side question… way back in the day when i was a locksmith we used graphite powder to lubricate locks, because a wet lubricant attracts all kinds of crap. (yes graphite powder, it literally works wonders.)
Anyone ever tried this on a fader?? it could be a solution to spraying stuff into your faders, and then having bigger problems later.
Definetly would not reccommed trying it.
Graphite is conductive and what the tracks in a fader are generally made from, its this build up of carbon (graphite) that causes fader issues in the first place. By using a spray cleaner you move those shorting deposits off the tracks allowing a clean signal flow again.
You don’t want to Lube, you want to clean.
Proper contact cleaners genrally evaporate within seconds without leaving any real residue. I have a Can of Mr McKenic Fast Dry here and would recommend it to anyone for use with Faders or Pots.
Some Faders (e.g. Penny and Giles) have a secondary guide bar that may need greasing separately to the fader track if they get sticky.
Stay away from WD40 - not only does it gum up the fader, it can on occasions strip the conductive material from the fader rendering it useless.
If you have used WD40 recently, I’d highly recommend using a solvent cleaner like I mentioned above to flush off the WD40 residue and potentially save your fader.