https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/ Guitar Noise Discussion Board en-US Thu, 04 Jun 2026 04:01:54 +0000 wpForo 60 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-233420 Sun, 11 Mar 2007 17:24:49 +0000 Live Sound Diceman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-233420 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-232205 Mon, 05 Mar 2007 07:52:28 +0000

The best $5.00 you'll ever spend on electrical safety.

Unless, you want to turn into Uncle Fester...
]]> Live Sound kent_eh https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-232205 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221955 Fri, 12 Jan 2007 01:01:58 +0000
]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221955 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221901 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 20:09:17 +0000
I actually know a guy who died due a bad outlet. He was a buddy of mine in high school, killed at 17 playing in a friend's garage.

Never ever plug into any outlet unless you know there is no ground fault.]]> Live Sound kingpatzer https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221901 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221889 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 19:20:23 +0000 Live Sound MoGal https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221889 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221858 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 15:31:19 +0000
On modern wall outlets, one 'leg' is narrower than the other - so plugs can't be flipped over.

That wasn't always the case, and many buildings may still have old wall outlets. If you plug into an old outlet, you could do that - but many amps have a polarity switch on the back, because the problem was once really widespread, and it can be fatal... one example is Les Harvey, who was the guitarist in Stone the Crows; he was killed on stage.]]> Live Sound NoteBoat https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221858 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221798 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 05:58:15 +0000 So maybe he should get one of those 3 to 2 prong outlet adapters, and try flipping it over?]]> Live Sound xg5a https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221798 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221715 Thu, 11 Jan 2007 00:32:18 +0000
One thing that helps is the foam covers over the mic. Since using these I have never been zapped. They also prevent pop, like sometimes if you sing a "P".

If you can reverse the polarity it should eliminate this.]]> Live Sound Wes Inman https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-221715 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-220776 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:22:52 +0000
A lot of houses have newer outlets with grounds and stuff, but the grounds lead to nowhere. I know this because my house is in fact the same way. All of the outlets are 3-prong, but the 3rd prong isn't connected to anything, as the house was built before 3 prongs were invented. I know a lot of houses around here are like that(don't know about your area). I would think that could definately cause it...

Be careful!]]> Live Sound xg5a https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-220776 https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-220771 Mon, 08 Jan 2007 06:14:21 +0000
KP speaks the truth, it can be extremely dangerous. Odds are it's the bandmate's outlets.]]> Live Sound Nick Torres https://guitarnoise.forum/live-sound/microphone-is-shocking-me-literally/#post-220771