Mesh Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 On headphones, my Focusrite 2i4 (1st generation) is only playing through the left side. Of note, I've generally had to manually move the headphone jack slightly (could hear a little static noises doing so) to get it in stereo and it stays in stereo after that. Now, nothing has worked. It works in stereo on my main monitors, but I primarily use the headphones. Any tips on fixing this or would I need to buy a new interface? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubill Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Sounds to me like you need new headphones Mesh. How ya been? Great to hear from you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hi Bill, good to see you too....wish I can access this place during work hours, but can't on IE. I'm hoping I don't have to get new headphones.....I love my Ultrasone 750's (they don't make em anymore). I can remove the cable and try replacing that. How have you been? Nice sunburst addition you got there!! That's a dream for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synkrotron Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Hi Mesh Can you not borrow some headphones with a quarter jack just to make sure that it is your headphones are broken? Or have you tried your headphones in another device? I t could be the socket on your focusrite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 11 minutes ago, synkrotron said: Hi Mesh Can you not borrow some headphones with a quarter jack just to make sure that it is your headphones are broken? Or have you tried your headphones in another device? I t could be the socket on your focusrite... Hi Andy ?, Yeah I'm looking for another pair of headphones to test this and thanks for the good tips. Hope all is well with you. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) Yes! I CAN actually help with this! First off, you'll need to get yourself some of this (if you don't have some already): Next, make a small strip about 1.5" by 3" then roll it up (with the grit on the outside dummy!?) so that you end up with something about the thickness of a pencil by 1.5" long. You can use this to gently clean out any type of audio jack. I would periodically use this on all my gear that had a female TS or TRS jack. Follow this with a quick blast of canned air and you should be good to go! Edited March 17, 2019 by craigb Why do we have to use Reason for editing on a Cakewalk forum??? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thanks Craig!! Will give that a shot. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InstrEd Posted March 17, 2019 Share Posted March 17, 2019 Thanks Craig too. That is a great tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gswitz Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 You can use some contact cleaner too. Deoxit for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Joad Posted March 18, 2019 Share Posted March 18, 2019 (edited) I just bought a focusrite 2nd gen" scarlett solo. cool little unit..... Edited March 18, 2019 by Old Joad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 I wonder how this one turned out . My 2i4 has the same exact problem . Everything is fine except for the headphone jack .My right side cuts out. After Jiggling it around for a while it does work ...sure don't inspire confidence and the whole process is a Real Muse Kill. Hope you fare better , Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Heh, the only Focusrite I've ever had was a Twin Trak Pro and it scared me how hot it would get so I returned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 Update: I tried using the Wetordry sandpaper and it didn't work. Then I tried my old Line6 Toneport DI box and got the same problem with only the left channel working. I also switched the cable on my Ultrasone 750 H-phones.....same result (only left channel). So, it's NOT my Focusrite box that causing this and seems to be within the right channel on the headphones. Will try to open it up and see if something needs to be soldiered. I love these headphones (even though they're discontinued) and would hate to replace them....hopefully, there's a fix for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayoubill Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Good luck Mesh! It's hard giving up what you're used to. I still have my sennheiser headphones which are quite old now. I can't imagine having to get new ones but I know that day is coming. If you do have to get new ones I hope you're not shell shocked over the prices nowadays. I say get what you need and go from there but hopefully you can fix them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Mesh said: Update: I tried using the Wetordry sandpaper and it didn't work. Then I tried my old Line6 Toneport DI box and got the same problem with only the left channel working. I also switched the cable on my Ultrasone 750 H-phones.....same result (only left channel). So, it's NOT my Focusrite box that causing this and seems to be within the right channel on the headphones. Will try to open it up and see if something needs to be soldiered. I love these headphones (even though they're discontinued) and would hate to replace them....hopefully, there's a fix for it. Start a new sub-genre of mono-only music? ?? Ok, on to the next "real" answer. You should be able to unscrew the shield around the TRS. Look to see if maybe the cable to the right channel (typically the ring) has broken. Then you can get it soldered back on (or take it somewhere to have them do it). Worst case, take it to an electronics repair place and have them replace the entire cable. My issue with some of my older headphones isn't cable related, but the earpiece covers have all aged and are crumbling. I wore one set and ended up with dozens of small black pieces stuck to my head afterwards - *bleh!* On some you can actually order replacement ear cushions and covers but mine, like yours, are discontinued so good luck with that! Edited March 25, 2019 by craigb Why do we have to use Reason for editing on a Cakewalk forum??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 1 hour ago, craigb said: Start a new sub-genre of mono-only music? ?? Ok, on to the next "real" answer. You should be able to unscrew the shield around the TRS. Look to see if maybe the cable to the right channel (typically the ring) has broken. Then you can get it soldered back on (or take it somewhere to have them do it). Worst case, take it to an electronics repair place and have them replace the entire cable. My issue with some of my older headphones isn't cable related, but the earpiece covers have all aged and are crumbling. I wore one set and ended up with dozens of small black pieces stuck to my head afterwards - *bleh!* On some you can actually order replacement ear cushions and covers but mine, like yours, are discontinued so good luck with that! I don't think it's the cable as my 750's came with an extra cable (which is brand new) and that also played only in mono. I think it's inside the right channel speaker itself where something has disconnected. I probably will have to take it to an electronics repair shop.... I've tried to listen to music in mono and it totally put me off.....I don't even want to think about plugging in the guitar. There goes that sub-genre... Appreciate all tips and advice....sure does help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigb Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Well, there's always the final solution (and a favorite of mine ?)... NEW GEAR!!! ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywtelejazz Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A new set of headphones or fix what you have , yeah that bites . My 2i4 is worse off than yours I think . My headphone works fine in everything I have that takes headphones w the exception of my 2i4 . My right channel cuts out and I think my headphone jack internally must be broker or have a loose connection. Kenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mesh Posted March 26, 2019 Author Share Posted March 26, 2019 I opened the L & R headphone to see if anything was broken or loose....everything looked good, so IDK. Yeah, I think I may need a new set...unless, I can find someone (reliable) to fix it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starship Krupa Posted March 27, 2019 Share Posted March 27, 2019 Beats by Brian Wilson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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