Did I blew my Distressor?

romulomc 🎙️ · 1 week ago

Hi folks. First time posting here.

I hooked up a distressor I just bought. I accidentally made an input/output loop by connecting it to a full normalled patchbay on the same channel and turned the unit on. Now the mode switching and the buttons are not working properly, the bypass switch also isn't working.

Can't believe this...

jondoe1972 · 1 week ago

Have you tried powering it up with the inputs and outputs disconnected?

Does it power up, but doesn’t let you use the modes, ratios buttons etc?

romulomc 🎙️ · 1 week ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by jondoe1972 ➡️

Have you tried powering it up with the inputs and outputs disconnected?

Does it power up, but doesn’t let you use the modes, ratios buttons etc?

Yes I tried powering it up without the input and output connected. Same thing. It powers up and the audio still passes through it, but the switching modes and bypass switch aren’t working.

I’m not really sure it was the input/output loop that caused it. I’m assuming it was it because the previous owner sent a me video recorded two days ago with the unit working perfectly.

jondoe1972 · 1 week ago

If unplugging and plugging it back in doesn’t restore the functions, that’s a call or email to Empirical Labs.

They have terrific customer service.

[email protected]

I assume a repair would cost something - delivery, parts etc.

If you bought it used, I would try returning it as a quick solution as well.

thethrillfactor · 1 week ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by romulomc ➡️

Hi folks. First time posting here.

I hooked up a distressor I just bought. I accidentally made an input/output loop by connecting it to a full normalled patchbay on the same channel and turned the unit on. Now the mode switching and the buttons are not working properly, the bypass switch also isn't working.

Can't believe this...

Sounds like a failing memory cap.

e-are · 1 week ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by romulomc ➡️

Hi folks. First time posting here.

I hooked up a distressor I just bought. I accidentally made an input/output loop by connecting it to a full normalled patchbay on the same channel and turned the unit on. Now the mode switching and the buttons are not working properly, the bypass switch also isn't working.

Can't believe this...

I've had ELI repair 2 distressors. They repaired them quickly and was extremely helpful. I believe at least 1 was completley free.

Jeff Goodman · 1 week ago

Check your pm's.

Jeff
Empirical Labs, Inc

e-are · 5 days ago

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Goodman ➡️

Check your pm's.

Jeff
Empirical Labs, Inc

SEE

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