Has anyone ever replaced the cooling fan for a cooling fan that is quieter?
I think the cooling fan is a bit on the loud size.
Cooling fan on the MuseBox
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- KVRer
- 3 posts since 4 Oct, 2015
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- KVRist
- 90 posts since 27 May, 2012 from Los Angeles
Found a short, 2 year old thread...
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... n#p5310923
If you decide to replace yours be sure to let everyone know how it goes.
http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... n#p5310923
If you decide to replace yours be sure to let everyone know how it goes.
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 3 posts since 4 Oct, 2015
Good information. Thanks for finding that old post. I use mine in a studio, so I was looking for it to be a bit quieter than it is.
I will see what I can find. If I change it, I will let everyone know.
I will see what I can find. If I change it, I will let everyone know.
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Bryan@MuseResearch Bryan@MuseResearch https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9067
- MUSEician
- 618 posts since 18 Sep, 2003 from Silicon Valley
Are you talking about a MUSEBOX or a RECEPTOR? The MuseBox has a 40mm by 40mm 20mm fan mounted to the rear panel. It could be replaced with something that is less noisy but I would recommend against using a low cost fan… you'll want to try something like the Noctua A 4 X 10 FLX and you might need to adjust the fan speed in the BIOS to ensure that it is providing proper air movement. Also please note that the software monitor fans speed, and if the speed changes substantially it will cause an error to be displayed on boot up.
Of course, modifications to any product during its warranty period will void the manufacturer's warranty (in this case, the warranty from Peavey), so please keep that in mind before modifying or tampering with an existing design.
Bryan
Of course, modifications to any product during its warranty period will void the manufacturer's warranty (in this case, the warranty from Peavey), so please keep that in mind before modifying or tampering with an existing design.
Bryan
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- KVRer
- Topic Starter
- 3 posts since 4 Oct, 2015
Bryan,
Thanks for the information. I am talking about the Peavey MuseBox. It is a nice piece, but the fan is a bit noisy in the studio. I am sure I wouldn't notice it on stage.
Can the fan you suggest provide enough air and reduce the noise level?
Thanks for the information. I am talking about the Peavey MuseBox. It is a nice piece, but the fan is a bit noisy in the studio. I am sure I wouldn't notice it on stage.
Can the fan you suggest provide enough air and reduce the noise level?
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Bryan@MuseResearch Bryan@MuseResearch https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=9067
- MUSEician
- 618 posts since 18 Sep, 2003 from Silicon Valley
In theory, the fan should provide enough cooling BUT please beware that there is a BIOS adjustment for fan speed… It is probably best to run it at its full RPM, and I believe Peavey brings the speed DOWN in the fan to address noise issues… and then checks the fan speed in software to make sure it is in range.
SO…. you might need to go in to the BIOS, increase the speed of the fan, and you MAY get a software error reporting the fan speed is out of range… a lot of cooling issues are a bit empirical in terms of how they are addressed, so you are going to want to check the case and make sure it is remaining cool at all times during use...
And of course, modifications done by customers are done at your own risk and are not covered under warranty, but you knew that already, right???
SO…. you might need to go in to the BIOS, increase the speed of the fan, and you MAY get a software error reporting the fan speed is out of range… a lot of cooling issues are a bit empirical in terms of how they are addressed, so you are going to want to check the case and make sure it is remaining cool at all times during use...
And of course, modifications done by customers are done at your own risk and are not covered under warranty, but you knew that already, right???