Leaving the world of Eleven rack for an RM4

[rhequiem]

Yep! I used the M13 when I had my RM4/RT250 setup, and it was very easy to get it set up to switch the channels on the RM4. Plus the effects were great I am using an HD500 now (both for effects and as a backup amp in case something goes south when my mts rig), and it is capable of the same thing afaik

 

[nomad100]

did you have to get the ebtech line level switcher to use the m13? I bought one this weekend and it doesn't seem that the loop over powers the unit. The compressors aren't working well in the loop and with the 4 cable method it's overly noisy.

 

[rhequiem]

I just ran mine in the loop, and I dont remember having any noise issues

 

[nomad100]

when i have it just in the loop it's quiet, when i have it before the amp and in the loop it's noisy.

 

[rhequiem]

Yeah, I didn't run it in 4CM, so I don't have experience with that. I imagine lifting that ground would resolve that, though?

 

[nomad100]

i don't think that is an option with the rm100 and the m13.

 

[rhequiem]

Hmmmm... that seems odd. I am fairly certain that they make devices just for tackling this issue, as it's pretty common, from what I understand. maybe someone who's used one will chime in with a recommendation

 

[altspeed]

I'm running it 4CM and did notice more noise on the higher gain channels or when a distortion box is selected (I have those set up before the preamp).
Activating the noise gate helped, but I plan to mess with it some more this weekend. No, I don't have an Ebtech in there.
I also suspected the cables (middle of the road monster 6 ft. cables), but I'm not so sure...
Ground lift didn't change anything for me.
I'll report back after the weekend, but the noise is relative-the RM4 is super quiet without effects and only a moderate level of hiss when using a cranked module with the M13.
Any known noise concerns with the serial effects loop?

 

[nomad100]

Noise gate didn't help at all.
With just using the serial loop it's dead quiet. I bet a group lift would help on the RM100 when doing 4cm. It's think it's power supply noise.

 

[altspeed]

What is a group lift?
Thanks.

 

[nomad100]

sorry ground, i have issues focusing!