hello peoples - i have a stanton rm100 and have a little problem.

The mixer is a few years old now but im pretty sure the problem is newish although i couldn't swear to it. Basically when using the balanced outputs one side is considerably louder than the other. when using the phono master outs they are the same level. This can be overcome by moving the balance fader but its still a bit annoying. any idea anyone why this might happen? The VU meters show the same level but the (left i think) output is lower than the right? Its definately the mixer not anything to do with leads btw.

Ive been told elsewhere that it's probably a dry solder joint or a dodgy op-amp. Anyone down near me in the south east (surrey) that would be able to have a look or recommend anyone who can - and isnt gonna charge me £50 just for taking hte lid off!! Its a while since i did A level electronics (actually its only 2 years but i never did listen very hard) and dont really fancy poking about myself!

hmmmm


thanks in advance
stephen
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I had the same problem on a Vestax mixer I owned, exactly the same symptoms that you describe: that was an output stage problem, cost about £40 if I remember. Had repair done then sold it & got another mixer.

The balanced outputs are easily damaged if you arent plugging them into a balanced input. Too many people use a 3-pin XLR to 2-pole jack lead which will blow one or other of the output chips on the mixer in time. (is this what you're doing..?)

Either way the result is approx half normal output from the faulty side.

It's a damaged chip at worst, normally no more than 40 quid plus carriage as necessary.

See here

Was going to ask if was just a dippy fader, but obviously not as the VU's are OK.

I'd say there is just a dry joint. I'm certain that something has just worked loose as the desk itself seems to be very robust.

Find your local disco store or whatever, ask what they will chage to fix it, and go from there.

Just a follow-up to my previous post here, Ive just installed a Behringer digital loudspeaker managment system with balanced outputs, they are current-protected and will automatically configure themselves as balanced out or unbalanced as necessary, so the outputs won't be damaged by connecting to unbalanced inputs. This is worth a mention but is very much an exception to the rule. Just being accurate!!!