GT2 noise

[Tom J Armstrong]

Maybe the soundboard has lost its crown!!??

Tom Armstrong


On Sun, 5 Aug 2001 12:23:32 -0700 Thomas Wolfe <wolfetho@pilot.msu.edu>
writes:
> 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
> 
> 
>