Question

Studiolive 24r has a high level of white noise when connected to ANY external source via the main output. Have tried several speakers and balanced lead combinations, all with the same result.  The output itself is very "hot" and I am using the DCA method (mentioned elsewhere on internet) to reduce the main output by about -50db to bring levels down to a managable level for the main.

USB audio sources from Ableton so dont think its an analogue issue. Have also tried without PC connected with mixer as standalone and the backgound noise persists.

All AUX/MIX outputs are fine, no issues with levels etc.

Would welcome any advice.

Answer 1

Setup the console to run just as itself... do not connect it to any network.  What happens when you connect a mic to the console and route that input to the main (L/R)?  Is the "hot" output just the L or R, or is it both?  Seems like something is set too "hot" in the console (overloading of gain).

Make sure the firmware is updated to the current level (as of:   Jan 2024)