Quick bipolar question

Started by kvb, September 12, 2006, 05:04:31 PM

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kvb

I'm investigating a problem that I am having with the 6 band EQ from GGG.
I am using two batteries for bipolar power.  The unit works and does seem to have good headroom (can be boosted slightly without clipping).  It's a bit noisy, but that seems to be a result of the string of op-amps.

Measuring current draw I get asymmetrical readings: about -16ma from one battery, and only 1.6ma from the other.
These are supposed to be the same right, and I have a problem to solve, yes?

Sir H C

Depends on the circuit, this suggests that somewhere you are sourcing about 15mA to ground from the one supply.  That or you have the circuit set with a DC offset and that goes to ground.