Nova Delay Ground Issue

[wondermoose]

Anybody have ground issues with the Nova? I have the TC power supply plugged into the courtesy port on the back of my Pedal Power and I can only get rid of the hiss by touching my strings or any metal. Tried plugging it right into the wall and still the same thing. Any ideas?

[dannopelli]

Are you sure that is not just the typical hum you always get all the time, albeit altered/amplified by the pedal?

I ask this since you mention it goes away when you touch the strings.

Regardless, I use the same set up and have no issues.

[wondermoose]

It happens even if I only plug in just the Nova Delay. Maybe its just the power from our wall, but all of the other pedals don't have this problem. I'll try plugging it in at a friends house today. Thanks Dan.

[Suriel Zayas]

house electrical systems can cause those types of noises. flourescent lamps, tv's and computer screens, just to name a few. i also wonder if reversing the polarity by adding a ground lift would help.

[wondermoose]

What is the best way for me to lift the ground?

[sylvanshine]

Hum X by Ebtech

[dannopelli]

house electrical systems can cause those types of noises. flourescent lamps, tv's and computer screens, just to name a few. i also wonder if reversing the polarity by adding a ground lift would help.

When I lived in Richmond VA I had this issue. Every amp hummed. I chalked it up to a small room with three PC's and a TV running.

We found out when we moved, (the buyers home inspector discovered), that the home ground wire was connected outside but connected to nothing inside!