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Why Rumble One Side of Album

I've had a few new records that had a very deep (subwoofer) rumble on one side of the album and the other side is quiet.  I'm guessing that this had something to do with a problem with the cutting of the master, but I thought that I would ask.

When you encounter this do you usually return the album, or just assume that if you want the music you need to put up with the rumble?

vonhelmholtz
ghdprentice
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OP,

 

Is it always on the same side?

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mijostyn
8,570 posts
 

@big_greg , I have a very effective digital  rumble filter 80 dB/oct @ 18 Hz. I would estimate that 2/3 of the rumble is above 18 Hz and clearly audible on many discs. Pushing a rumble filter up higher destroys your bass especially if it is analog. Having a rumble filter is no excuse for the people cutting lacquers on poor lathes. 

vonhelmholtz OP
911 posts
 

Is it always on the same side?

 

No..not always and sometimes both, but many records are dead silent.

big_greg
6,632 posts
 

@mijostyn the RF1 is supposed to cut at 20hz. I haven't listened to anything bass heavy yet. First impressions are very positive. Bass seems present and tight, nothing noticeable affecting upper frequencies. 

vonhelmholtz OP
911 posts
 

My new speakers (been waiting for five months) are 3db down at 31hz and my subwoofers take care of the lower octave w/o high pass filter.  So, I'll start with turning off the subs.

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