PVX P12 Loud Hum Issue

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Denny740
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PVX P12 Loud Hum Issue

Post by Denny740 » Tue Jan 21, 2025 7:38 pm

I have a powered Peavey Speaker - PVX P12
It has a very loud sound constantly coming out of it - like an open ground hum - no way to alter the sound - it’s always there if it’s on.

When I unplug the Input PCB, the sound goes away. I’m thinking there is a problem with the Input PCB, but don’t see anything obvious and no way to troubleshoot it without a schematic.

Obviously, the Speaker, Horn & Power Amp are all working since the sound is loud.

1) Is there a way to get a schematic? OR
2) Should I just order & Replace the Input PCB? OR
3) Should I find a Service Center? OR
4) Any other ideas?

Thank you in advance,
Denny

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Re: PVX P12 Loud Hum Issue

Post by Pappy B » Sat Jan 25, 2025 10:06 am

sounds like a bad capacitor or maybe a bad solder joint. Most of the time bad capacitors look fine but sometimes they can be spotted by the top of the can bulging or even split.
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