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Ebtech Hum X Hum Exterminator  

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Rids your system of unwanted hum safely .

The Hum X Exterminator removes unwanted voltage and current in the ground line that cause ground loop hum. This noise reduction adapter simultaneously maintains a solid, safe ground. You no longer have to run your audio signal through filtering that results in loss of volume, tone, or both. Some devices simply remove or float the ground, which is never safe! Hum X removes the ground loop while leaving the ground and your signal intact. Easy to use and completely effective!


It's the safest way to get rid of ground loop hum. Order Hum X today!

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No More Hum!

| Review By: Bob Rudichar | 4 months, 1 day ago

1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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I play an Ovation Celebrity 6-string amped guitar through a Yorkville AM150.  Sounds nice!  I also use the VoiceLive2 voice enhancer that requires me to run the guitar cord to the unit, then to the amp.  About a year or so ago, I began to have a terrible, nerve-racking hum come through the amp.  Tried everything.  Even did some rewiring at church where I play almost exclusively.  Still had a bad hum.  Thought I'd have to send the VL2 to the shop for repairs. Picked up the Hum X, hooked up the amp to it, and...VIOLA!  NO MORE HUM!  Fantastic, simple, convenient fix. THANK YOU!

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Ebtech Hum x and other Hum Eliminator Equipment Tips

| Review By: Skip | 10 months, 1 week ago

2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

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The Ebtech Hum X does just what it’s supposed to do - cancels out the (almost always) Laptop AC Ground Loop Hum!  Anytime you have a “Laptop Computer” within your loop/chain/board configuration, you can (almost) always count on having an "AC Hum" which is (almost) ALWAYS caused by the Laptop's external AC direct-connect Power Source/Transformer.  It’s easy to find out if that’s your problem. Simply remove the Laptops external power cable, run the Laptop on its battery power source and  "listen" for the hum to go away!!! If it does, then you know you definitely have an AC Ground Loop problem with the external power source.!  Simply plug the Ebtec Hum X into your UPS/Regulated Power supply “Output” jack and then plug the Laptop's external AC cable into the Ebtec Hum X – done deal!  When ordering up the Ebtec Hum X,  don’t forget that there could be "other additional” power-hum problems that need addressed.  If that’s the case and you still have “other” hums, checkout the other “tips” I have listed elsewhere in this review. Remember, very rarely does one piece of equipment handle everything.  Note:  DJ's have had this same (Laptop in configuration) problem for years and are amazed how such a simple “plug-in” device like the Ebtech Hum X eliminates the situation Since Ground Loop Hums seem to always be a problem,  one piece of equipment normally does not handle them all.    You need to isolate, in your configuration, just  what piece of gear/cable is creating the "hum."  The first place I would start (and install/place hum unit) would be at the Amplifier using a “Dual-Channel” type Hum unit (Nady HE1 or Ebtec).  Connect the individual “Output” cable’s from your Pedal Board/Mixer and Guitar to the “Input” side of the (Nady HE1 or Ebtech Hum Eliminator) unit;  Connect the “Output” of the (Nady HE1 or Ebtec ) to the Amp’s “Input” channels. Note:  Make sure you use superior quality grade TS patch/jumper cables for connecting here (Hosa or DiMarzio are great.)  Also, don't forget to check your Mixer XLR/Jack connectors for any added "hums" that maybe present. If this is the case, another solution is using the Ebtech HE-2R. This unit will handle 2 channels each of both your TS & XLR cable runs. Don’t forget to inquire with your sales rep about purchasing/including within your configuration a good “Regulated Power” source commensurate with the equipment/pedals you are using in your overall  configuration.  They are a definite safety net and, will add years to your equipment by providing “good, constant, clean power” to your systems configuration.  All of these mentioned units are of great value to your configuration considering they all do just what they are suppose to do. Yes, they are going to cost you a little extra cash however; sometimes these extra expenses are necessary in order to fix the problems. Pricey?  Not really considering what you'll receive in the end - "Better Quality Sound" and isn't that what its all about???  As we all know: "if ya' wanna' dance, ya' gotta' pay the band."  Good Luck!
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Been Around Awhile
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County, Rock, Gospel, Blues - Whatever
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Citrus Springs, Florida

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I didn't want to leave a negative product rating..

| Review By: WestinghousePedal | 1 year, 2 weeks ago

1 people out of 9 found this review helpful

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"The Hum X Exterminator removes unwanted voltage and current in the ground line that cause ground loop hum." I have a problem with this statement. Unwanted voltage and current in the ground line??? When the ground conductor (earthed outlet enclosure) becomes common with hot then that's called a ground fault. Ground fault conditions drive voltage on the hot conductor to 0VAC and Current to infinity... the result is an arc flash / blast. Not pleasant, depending on breaker's current interrupting ability. Ground loops is a completely different definition. Correct this product statement.
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Recording Engineer, Gas Turbine Controls Tech
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Rock, Metal
Where you live:
New York City

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question 4 all

| Review By: joerock | 1 year, 3 months ago

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hey all my question is will this xhum get rid of hissing.......... heres my set up...marshall non tube amp-slash wah-rocktron noise reduction-digital guitar tunner-gibson guitar........ my amp is hissing like church hore.... would that x-hum get rid of that hiss......?
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active musician
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rock,alernative,grunge
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south carolina

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NOISE ELIMINATOR

| Review By: Scooterflash | 1 year, 3 months ago

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To the previous reviewer who ran his guitar or amp signals through this device.  The device should be plugged into the outlet where you get the power for your all your gear.  It's at the beginning of the power circuit that the noise reduction from the original power signal is recuced.  I use it correctly and have found it eliminates at least 90 - 95% of ground loop noise.  Once again the signal path is wall outlet to HUM X Exterminator to a multi plug circuit protector with an overload switch.  Then plug in your amp and pedals and whatever else into the multi plug in device.  This is a really inexpensive way to eliminate ground loop noise from your equipment without spending $1500.00 on a power conditioner.
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Yes
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active pro singer, guitarist, songwriter
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Blues, Rock, everything but classical
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Orlando, FL

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