Shure FP32 Mixer hiss at DVinfo.net

Daniel L Miller · November 9th, 2005, 03:10 AM

hey guys, i have a Shure FP32 mixer that has some hiss to it. ive searched the web and i tried searching this forum, but i wasnt able to find anything on a hissing problem im having. if i turn on my mixer and plug in headphone i hear a hiss. no mic is plugged in or anything, just the mixer with headphones out out. i turn all the pots to 0 and i still hear it. has anyone else has experience with this problem, the one i have is an older unit, but i dont want to have to buy a new one. any suggestions?

Stephanie Wilson · November 9th, 2005, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel L Miller

hey guys, i have a Shure FP32 mixer that has some hiss to it. ive searched the web and i tried searching this forum, but i wasnt able to find anything on a hissing problem Imo having. if i turn on my mixer and plug in headphone i hear a hiss. no mic is plugged in or anything, just the mixer with headphones out. i turn all the pots to 0 and I still hear it. has anyone else has experience with this problem, the one I have is an older unit, but i dont want to have to buy a new one. any suggestions?

Hey Daniel,

I'm sure you will recieve much more detailed help from this forum in the future...
But for now, may I suggest you replace the batteries or if that doesn't help, you may need to send the mixer in for repair.

Good Luck, Stephanie

Tim Brown · November 9th, 2005, 08:41 AM

I've used the FP32 and it is well known for its hiss. Shure subsequently updated it with the FP32(A) and then later with the FP33. There is no upgrade available for the FP32, so you'll have to live with the hiss as it's inherently noisy.

Wish I had better news.

Tim

Daniel L Miller · November 9th, 2005, 12:20 PM

thanks for the help guys, i appreciate it.

Daniel L Miller · November 9th, 2005, 04:45 PM

one more thing, if i was thinking of selling this unit what would be a good asking price for a fully functional unit, that is banged up a bit cosmetically(with portabrace bag)?

Tim Brown · November 9th, 2005, 06:43 PM

Check here http://www.trewaudio.com/consign_mixers.htm#3856. Lots of used gear goes through here and you'll get a great idea of what stuff is worth - or find a great deal.

Ty Ford · November 10th, 2005, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daniel L Miller

hey guys, i have a Shure FP32 mixer that has some hiss to it. ive searched the web and i tried searching this forum, but i wasnt able to find anything on a hissing problem im having. if i turn on my mixer and plug in headphone i hear a hiss. no mic is plugged in or anything, just the mixer with headphones out out. i turn all the pots to 0 and i still hear it. has anyone else has experience with this problem, the one i have is an older unit, but i dont want to have to buy a new one. any suggestions?

by NOT plugging a mic into the mixer, you are confusing it. An input needs to be terminated properly, like with a mic plugged in.

The FP32 may not be the quietest mixer on the planet, but operating an input without a mic plugged in is a grossly unfair way in which to make quality assumptions.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Daniel L Miller · November 10th, 2005, 10:20 AM

thanks for the head up, the only reason i tested it with no mic is becausee i know there is hiss with a mic and i thought that was the best way to differentiate, thanks for the tip again. you guys have been really helpful.

November 9th, 2005, 03:10 AM	#1
Daniel L Miller New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 21	Shure FP32 Mixer hiss hey guys, i have a Shure FP32 mixer that has some hiss to it. ive searched the web and i tried searching this forum, but i wasnt able to find anything on a hissing problem im having. if i turn on my mixer and plug in headphone i hear a hiss. no mic is plugged in or anything, just the mixer with headphones out out. i turn all the pots to 0 and i still hear it. has anyone else has experience with this problem, the one i have is an older unit, but i dont want to have to buy a new one. any suggestions?

November 9th, 2005, 08:41 AM	#3
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	I've used the FP32 and it is well known for its hiss. Shure subsequently updated it with the FP32(A) and then later with the FP33. There is no upgrade available for the FP32, so you'll have to live with the hiss as it's inherently noisy. Wish I had better news. Tim

November 9th, 2005, 12:20 PM	#4
Daniel L Miller New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 21	thanks for the help guys, i appreciate it.

November 9th, 2005, 04:45 PM	#5
Daniel L Miller New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 21	one more thing, if i was thinking of selling this unit what would be a good asking price for a fully functional unit, that is banged up a bit cosmetically(with portabrace bag)?

November 9th, 2005, 06:43 PM	#6
Tim Brown Major Player Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 263	Check here http://www.trewaudio.com/consign_mixers.htm#3856. Lots of used gear goes through here and you'll get a great idea of what stuff is worth - or find a great deal.

November 10th, 2005, 10:20 AM	#8
Daniel L Miller New Boot Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 21	thanks for the head up, the only reason i tested it with no mic is becausee i know there is hiss with a mic and i thought that was the best way to differentiate, thanks for the tip again. you guys have been really helpful.