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Your home theater system has developed a &quot;Ground Loop&quot; which is caused by having more than one ground connection in the system. Most likely, your cable TV combined with the ground of the ButtKicker power amplifier power cord is causing interference in the audio system. Any other electronic device with a grounded power plug might cause the problem as well.You can eliminate the problem in your system by adding a &quot;RCA Ground Loop Isolator&quot;. Plug one end of the ground loop isolator into the RCA input on the back of the ButtKicker power amplifier and then plug the RCA cable coming from your A/V processor into the other end of the ground loop isolator.

Your home theater system has developed a "Ground Loop" which is caused by having more than one ground connection in the system. Most likely, your cable TV combined with the ground of the ButtKicker power amplifier power cord is causing interference i

I get a "buzz" or "hum" from my speakers now. What's my problem?

FAQ's

Audio Video Receiver (AVR) tuning suggestions when ButtKicker transducers are part of your home theater system, especially for Dolby Atmos listening environments.

Connecting ButtKicker low frequency audio transducers to your A/V Receiver

How do I connect ButtKicker products to a system without a subwoofer output?

Suggestions for choosing an HDMI Extractor

Using an HDMI Extractor or Optical to Analog Converter if you do not have a subwoofer output. Connecting to a gaming console if you do not have a subwoofer output.

How many isolators do I need?

My floor is carpeted. Do I really need to use the rubber isolators?

How to determine when to use the all-in-one ButtKicker Wireless Couch Kit (BK-WCK) or individual ButtKicker transducers and the ButtKicker Power Amplifier (BKA1000-P).

Can you add additional ButtKicker transducers to the ButtKicker Wireless Couch Kit (BK-WCK)?

When to use the low latency wireless ButtKicker Link2 (BK-Link2) to send the audio signal from your signal source (audio video receiver, soundbar, etc.) to the ButtKicker Power Amplifier (BKA1000-P).

Is there a wireless audio send / receive option for the ButtKicker Power Amplifier (BKA1000-P)?

Considerations for Home Theater Risers & Platforms

Which and how many ButtKicker transducers are recommended to go into which seats? In a couch?

How do you connect and properly wire ButtKicker transducers inside home theater seats?

I have my ButtKicker power amplifier turned up all the way, but I want even more intensity! How do I do this?

“Dummy Loads”

Wire size recommendations and lengths.

Do we have recommendations for other amplifiers instead of the BKA1000-P? Will Guitammer support them?

HaptiConnect Setup Step by Step Guide

How to Properly Use the Gamer Plus/Pro Clamp

How to setup ButtKicker Gamer Pro

My ButtKicker Gamer Pro is not Shaking

How to setup ButtKicker Gamer Plus

My ButtKicker Gamer Plus is not shaking

Connecting ButtKicker to a Console

How to Guides / Troubleshooting Tips

ButtKicker Advance (BK4-4)-Wiring Diagrams

ButtKicker LFE (BK-LFE)-Wiring Diagrams

ButtKicker mini-LFE (BK-mini-LFE)- Wiring Diagrams

ButtKicker mini-Concert (BK-mini-CT)-Wiring Diagrams

ButtKicker Concert (BK-CT)-Wiring Diagrams

Old Wiring Diagrams

Wiring Diagrams

HaptiConnect Quick Start Guide

ButtKicker Gamer Plus

ButtKicker Gamer Pro

ButtKicker 1000w Power Amplifier

ButtKicker Wireless Link2

ButtKicker Advance (BK4)

ButtKicker LFE

ButtKicker Concert

ButtKicker mini-LFE

ButtKicker mini-Concert

ButtKicker 300w Power Amplifier (BKA-300-P)

ButtKicker Wireless Couch Kit

Older Product Manuals

Product Manuals

Why are you selling and recommending the “Gamer” PRO for drummers?

Is the Gamer PRO the same as the older “Pearl Throne Thumper by ButtKicker”?

What else might I need to connect the Gamer PRO to my drum throne that is not included in the Kit?

What audio signal do I send to Gamer PRO?

Does it work on any type of drum throne, stationary or gas lift?

What other ButtKicker products do you offer for musician monitoring and how do they compare to the PRO?

When should I consider using the big ButtKicker Concert + 1000-watt amplifier, and when should I consider using the Gamer PRO?

I see you also have a Gamer PLUS which is $50 less than the PRO. Can I use the PLUS instead of the PRO?

I see the Gamer PRO can come with software for racing or flying simulators, do I need software to use for with my drum kit?

General ButtKicker Information For Drummers

ButtKicker Gamer Pro for Drummers

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