Static on my MPC

I find that when I leave my MPC idle for a couple of minutes, it begins to pick up static which is noticeable on playback. Does anyone else experience this with their MPC and is there a solution?

I'm using an MPC2000XL MCD.

Perhaps the problem isn't the MPC, but maybe speaker cables, 1/4" plugs, mixer, etc.

But I hear the static even when I'm using headphones connected straight to the MPC. I'm pretty certain the preoblem is revolving around the MPC

Check your monitor setup.Check your setup in general.It could be something in your immediate area that's causing the static.

wot do u mean check my immediate setup? Do you think that some of the other equipment (or even my cell/mobile phone) might be interfering with my MPC? Have you heard of this happening before?

PS: Appreciate the help

Check your p.ms yo.

If you can't find anything in your setup causing this, I've also seen this happen as a result of using defective/incompatible SIMM chips. If you expanded the memory yourself, pull those chips and test it with the onboard 2 megs. If the static disappears you'll need to get some different SIMM chips.

I got my MPC expanded by Turnkey my Akai supplier. It very well might be incompatible SIMM chips causing the problem because I don't remember experiencing it before having the MPC expanded. However is it possible for a professional technician to install incompatible defective SIMMs?!

mikey beats wrote:I got my MPC expanded by Turnkey my Akai supplier. It very well might be incompatible SIMM chips causing the problem because I don't remember experiencing it before having the MPC expanded. However is it possible for a professional technician to install incompatible defective SIMMs?!

From what I've heard about Turnkey - Yes.. haha. Nah, but seriously, anyone that know what they're doing shouldn't have put the wrong ram in. But shit happens and mistakes are made. Places like Turnkey have different tech guys thave have certain brands / equipment that they 'specialize' in, but you never know... Definately ask them about it though. If they don't help you and you're sure its the simms, but some ram yourself, install it, and see if the problem goes away. If it turns out to be the case, let Turnkey know and see what they'll do.

Hi mikey beats,

Could you let me know what you narrowed down the static issue to? I recently bought and then upgraded the memory for a 2000xl - MCD & now I'm getting the same static interference.

Don

I'm pretty convinced it's the SIMM chips causing the problem now bcos I basically examined the entire set up, sampling with both balanced and unbalanced cables, using different compact flash cards and still experienced the static.

Turnkey said they'd take a look at my MPC. Watch this space.

I aint impressed that I cant bang out no beats without hearin tha damn static tho!

Nuf Luv for all tha posts!

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It's weird that you both have the same problem, and both with new mcd's. On top of that, noone here seems to have had or heard about this problem... you'd think someone would've if it was a matter of putting incorrect ram in...

WDJ wrote:It's weird that you both have the same problem, and both with new mcd's. On top of that, no one here seems to have had or heard about this problem... you'd think someone would've if it was a matter of putting incorrect ram in...

nikenn said he has, and i quote, "seen this happen as a result of using defective/incompatible SIMM chips," which infact opened my eyes to the fact that it very well could be the SIMMs causing the problem.

I spoke to an Akai representative who informed me that some chips are compatible where others aren't.

He said the CL3 chip ISN'T supported and some which are supported include CL2, PC100 and P133. When I spoke to Turnkey, they simply had the categorigal name for their chips, i.e. SIMM-72/16MB, which indicated that they very well might have put in an incompatible SIMM (don't hold me to that, yet to be confirmed!)

What I do recommend DONSAX is that you find out which type of SIMMs were installed in your MPC and find out if they're compatible.

Turnkey are going to look at my MPC today so all shall be revealed!

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Thanks for the advice. I will definitely do that.

I bought the SIMMS from a guy on ebay that was selling memory specifically for the MPC. I just assumed that they would be the right type.

That CL2-CL3 PC100 S*** refers to the memory for the MPC4000, not the MPC2000XL. The chips that turnkey put in your unit may be the correct chips, but could be defective or (possibly not seated correctly).

That's why I suggested removing the chips (if you installed em yourself) and testing with the 2 meg onboard memory. If the static disappears, then try a different brand or type of SIMM.