Guest Reflekshun Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 NOISE!!!! damn noise. Does anybody have tips on reducing noise from my line in/mic inputs by rearranging my setup or wires? or maybe the location of my computer? thanks! _|reflekshun:::... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest niu Posted August 11, 2002 Share Posted August 11, 2002 - the cables whith diferent signal leves must be separated (mic vs line, analog vs digital, audio vs high voltage [230v or 120v]. - do correct connections (balanced-->balanced, unbalanced-->unbalanced) if it's not possible (for example you've got a mixer whith unbalanced outputs and an audio interface [or sound card] whithbalanced inputs ) you can solve (a little) doing that: * unbalanced--->balanced (cut the sleave in the unbalanced output and short circuit cold (-) and sleave in the balanced input) * balanced---> unbalanced (cut the sleave cable in the balanced output and short circuit cold (-) and sleave in the unbalanced input) - hear your studio and detect the source of noise (unplugging one per one your different machines), if you find a machine that introduces noise in your sistem , try to disconnect that machine from ground. -you also have to consider that transformers (on power supplies), some kind of lamps, your pc.... etc introduce lots of interferences on audio signals, so u have to keep all this stuff as away as u can from audio cables. hope this help u peace all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phlux0r Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 Look at some tips on this site: http://members.optushome.com.au/skinah/ One of the things that add to hum and noise are power ground loops. So it pays to have all your audio gear including your PC plugged into the SAME power socket, preferably with a power filter. The filter will smooth out the power spikes and protect all your gear from surges and power line noise. Also, sometimes it is good to replace the cheap power supply in the computer with a good quality (read: more expensive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lifeform Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 My advice is to get really high quality balanced cords and make your signal path as short as possible. And make sure everything is grounded right. I'm having some problems as of right now boosting my hardware synths to match my software drummachines, i can't seem to rid of this irritating noise i get when boosting the level. I think it's this peice of shit mixer i bought, behringer sucks. Goodluck my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Reflekshun Posted August 12, 2002 Share Posted August 12, 2002 You guys are all legends! hehe thanks a bunch for your insight and help! i will now go and do what i can about my setup _|reflekshun:::... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strumpling Posted August 13, 2002 Share Posted August 13, 2002 Good luck, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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