Problem fixed: noticable hiss in record mode

some people have experienced this. when you notice hiss in record mode you have to turn off your master compressor. that's about it!

Isn't the Master Compressor on the 500 off by default?

yes, but if it's turned on and you make your settings you might notice hiss in record mode. suddenly you might think your A/D converters are broken. but it's all good, you just have to turn master compression off. when i've noticed it, i've searched the web and there are forums where exactly this "problem" was described generated by turned on master compression. these users of the 500 might have sold there unit declared as faulty on ebay.

I notice hiss regardless of the compressor being on or off. Its a bit noisier then most other mpc models.

yes me too, but for me it's barely noticable and i don't find it disturbing. also check your mixer settings or whatever you have connected to your input. the hiss in record mode when master compression is turned is much more significant and disturbing. it almost sonds like feedback.

Nah, I don't use any master effect. I like the stuff I put in to come out the same. I usually master on my DAW.

Well it does make sense that the noise would be more noticeable while the compressor is on.

If your familiar with the way compressors work, ( and I'm not an expert but I do understand the basics) then you should know that when you increase your make up Gain then your noise floor will be raised.

yeah kind of, but some people wouldn' think about it, especially when you are new at it. this thread is dedicated to those.

But thats the whole thing, did you bweener-bweener beep bo or did you dwee-nee dwee-nee turtle? Because both will gut your insides.

whaaat? I don't understand your question, I'm not a native speaker.