GT2 noise

Don drose@dlcwest.com
Sun, 05 Aug 2001 10:44:45 -0600


Hi Tom,

With respect, a GT2 appears to be an electronic keyboard. This list is
mainly for acoustic pianos.

At 12:23 PM 08/05/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>Hello:
>
>I have a Yamaha GT2 which I bought new about
>2 years ago. I compose music and do a lot of recording.
>When I try to record the GT2 using the aux outs (L&R)
>into my Tascam 788 digital recorder, I notice a lot of
>noise (hiss) in the recording.The recorder is digital (24 bit),
>so I don't think it's the recorder.
>
>I also hear a lot of hiss coming out of the speakers
>underneath the lid on the piano.I usually have the volume
>set at about half. There doesn't seem to be any connection between
>turning the volume on the piano up or down, and hearing more or less
>hiss.Occasionally, I also hear a "sizzling" like sound which mirrors what
>I play. It sounds kind of like a digital aliasing sound.Its not that
>noticeable
>in a normal listening environment when you're standing 4 or 5 feet away
>from the piano. As I mentioned, it's quite noticeable when I record or
>stick my head close to or underneath the lid of the piano.
>
>Any advice or information that you have would be greatly appreciated.
>I love the basic sound of the piano if only I could get rid of this noise!
>
>	Thanks,
>
>	Tom Wolfe
>
>
>
>

Regards,
Don Rose, B.Mus., A.M.U.S., A.MUS., R.M.T., R.P.T.

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