[eg0]

So about 3 hours ago I heard a loud "pop" noise from my emu 0404 usb box, and subsequently started to smell something akin to burning plastic. I turned it off and let it sit for a few hours, and now that the smell has dissipated the box seems to be running fine at least the headphone out (which is all I use it for anyway.)

It's still under warranty, do you think I should be concerned and possibly look into repairs, or should I just ignore it if it is working fine for what I use it for?

 

[TheMarchingMule]

Sounds a capacitor blew. If it's still under warranty like you said, you should turn it in.

 

[eg0]

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Originally Posted by TheMarchingMule /img/forum/go_quote.gif Sounds a capacitor blew. If it's still under warranty like you said, you should turn it in.

At the time the 0404 was turned on but wasn't in use, is this still likely what happened?

 

[somestranger26]

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Originally Posted by eg0 /img/forum/go_quote.gif At the time the 0404 was turned on but wasn't in use, is this still likely what happened?

A capacitor can blow any time it's turned on, so, yes.

 

[suo]

Was there a thunderstorm at the time? That might be the cause, as I've never heard of something melting due to a failed capacitor..

 

[eg0]

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Originally Posted by suo /img/forum/go_quote.gif Was there a thunderstorm at the time? That might be the cause, as I've never heard of something melting due to a failed capacitor..

There was a thunderstrom earlier in the day, but not when I heard the loud pop noise. I'm not sure it actually was "melting", it's just that I smelled something like burning plastic

 

[Sherwood]

Open it up, take some pictures, and post them on here.

Or, if you're under warranty, just manufacture a problem and send it in.

 

[uraflit]

are you sure it was the 0404?

 

[eg0]

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Originally Posted by uraflit /img/forum/go_quote.gif are you sure it was the 0404?

100%, It's sitting by its lonesome on a shelf.

 

[eg0]

I haven't posted here lately but I thought I would update for those with any interest. The 0404 was under warranty so after dealing with support I was able to exchange it for a new one.

It was about a 3 week turnaround but my warranty was extended by that same amount of time.

 

[eg0]

Hah, I set it up and it was dead on arrival. Bloody brilliant.