waldo041 wrote:fact is, you only need 1 earth ground within your rig and anymore is only providing a second path that can and usually does create a hum. if you are wanting to ensure you do not get lit up by the mic, a continuity tester with one probe on the ground pin(pin 1= earth pin) of the mic cable and one to your ground pin of your rigs outlet usually will tell you if you have the potential of getting shocked.
~waldo
very much appreciate the expertise here waldo. i think i'll keep my chassis' grounded. i haven't had a ground loop hum problem I couldn't solve on the front end. most of the time i play with two amps. as i get closer to a component rig i will reassess.
