I'm using a 1/4" (computer) to RCA (speaker), but there's a loud humming sound underneath the music/audio. How can I eliminate this?
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Make Sure Your Mike Is Not On And To Close The Speakers. Plus Check The Cables Make Sure they're Properly Connected. Or Check Your Bass Maybe It's To High
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Honestly I'd go with the Rolls solid state pre-amp filter and not the passive like I have - I'm going to have to call Rolls and to see what's the best device to boost the input signal into the passive filter - I'm getting excellent sound but I want more volume when using the G5 - for most people it would be more than loud enough - it's really a simple fix of having a good pre-amp - I see what your doing - all I can say is I'm not having your problem with my set up - you need to make sure your signal is clean
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Test that the computer isn't the source of the problem by hooking head phones directly to the source 1/4" jack on the PC. You didn't say if you're using an adapter and a cable or an adapter cable. If you have any amplifier with RCA inputs, then after the first test you can test your cable/adapter by plugging the RCA cables into your other amp and seeing if the hum is there (with headphones or speaker). Unless that second test shows that the cable/adapter does not introduce noise then I would get a better quality cable/adapter.I'm assuming that you have already double-checked that all connections are solid. Cheap adapters and cables often do not connect solidly and that can definitely account for noise. Test that the computer isn't the source of the problem by hooking head phones directly to the source 1/4" jack on the PC. You didn't say if you're using an adapter and a cable or an adapter cable. If you have any amplifier with RCA inputs, then after the first test you can test your cable/adapter by plugging the RCA cables into your other amp and seeing if the hum is there (with headphones or speaker). Unless that second test shows that the cable/adapter does not introduce noise then I would get a better quality cable/adapter.I'm assuming that you have already... » Read More Test that the computer isn't the source of the problem by hooking head phones directly to the source 1/4" jack on the PC. You didn't say if you're using an adapter and a cable or an adapter cable. If you have any amplifier with RCA inputs, then after the first test you can test your cable/adapter by plugging the RCA cables into your other amp and seeing if the hum is there (with headphones or speaker). Unless that second test shows that the cable/adapter does not introduce noise then I would get a better quality cable/adapter.I'm assuming that you have already double-checked that all connections are solid. Cheap adapters and cables often do not connect solidly and that can definitely account for noise. « Show Less
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I heard a lot of noise as well, that is before i bought a dedicated audio interface, like an m-audio m-track, preSonus, focusrite, etc.. If you're not using one, then i'd say get that first. I have no noise now at all settings. From -30db, and i usually have my speakers set at the +6db and nothing. i'm also using the 1/4" to 1/4" plug into the balanced inputs. If you're using an audio interface, then i'd say call customer support and get it fixed.
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Well, let me qualify my response, not unless the 'appliance' you have plugged in to happens to produce a humming sound. For whatever reason that is. LMAO!
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Use high quality shielded audio cables in general. Search for an IPOD to RCA cable, and get one that is good and well review. Short cables are better then longer cables, the longer the cable, the more noise they pick up, because wires act like an antenna.
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we are not using it to power audio equipment so i do not know if it will produce a hum in your equipment the unit itself is quiet I know some supplies do hum but the one we have is quiet
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I use a 35 ft. VGA/ audio cable from my PC with a PC/TV tuner, using it as a DVR with Windows Media center to my Big Screen and also use my Monitor with a VGA Powered splitter. Using a powered splitter because with out it I had lines on the TV, the powered splitter took care of it, but I also have a hum or feed back sound, can't explain it. It may be the same sound you have, if you get a answer to your question please let me know at DWB@socal.rr.com, Thanks Don
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I don't know. All I can tell you is that I have a tv, computer, two stereos and dvd player plugged in. If I connect any one of the to another or turn all on at once I get no hum or static. The volume is a little reduced with each button pushed down but no other issues. It shouldn't matter but maybe a shielded cable? I used to have an old computer that produced radio frequency interference. It made static on the older tube type television if it was close to it when I connected cheap audio cable to it.. just throwing that out. Good luck.
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I tried buying balanced cables. But that did not help. I think the hissing is just the self-generated unavoidable noise of the speakers. It does not change at all based on changing the volume or input parameters.
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Your source is doing that. Try plugging it in a different device. Hiss gone, guaranteed. (Late answer, but might help future inquirers).
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There is a fixed RCA cable already - not sure if one could modify it easily. I ran mine through a Rega phono amp, and it sounded quite good. I have since upgraded, and no longer own this table.
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You know I had to go and check! However, I have an 828LM and no hum whatsoever. Have you unplugged (the replugged) the unit and tested it away from other equipment for this humming noise?
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Sorry to be so long, but while the problem seemed to clear up, it suddenly developed the hum again. I have a Technics receiver with a phono output, so I have the turntable set to Phone Off. This worked until today, when it suddenly developed a hum, and when I tried to reconnect the wires the white wire produced a pronounced hum and the red wire produced an explosive pop. I played it this afternoon without incident, and have played it for hundreds of hours since last summer, but today the hum came back with a vengeance.
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Remember, this is to stop grounding faults so when you plug something like your computer sound card into your TV, you don't get that hum. You probably don't need it on most of your tv's.
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i've never noticed a hum. The red LED is a bit distracting, but I just turn it away from my line of sight. Seems to work just fine overall.Note: I am not an audiophile and don't hear frequencies much above 10 kHz. Sometimes other people hear things that I don't. FYI.
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This maybe a driver problem with your computer. I solely use the RCA port as well and I have experienced no problems.. Try checking your sound driver on your computer. If that doesn't work let me know, I would be glad to explore more options with your problem. Just let me know.
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i actually use another rca line input and use the pre amp from my turntable with an in line booster (between turntable and 5000) and it works much better than the phono input on the 5000. i was getting a humming noise using phono input. your setup might be different though. either way my vinyl sounds awesome now!
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I just recieved an iMic as a gift and I too have a hum in all my recordings.Roxio CD Spin Doctor can remove some of the hum but then the music and the vocals are diminished. I am looking for a cable also. This is what I found.http://www.techng.com/Griffin-Turntable-Connection-Cable-with-Grounding/M/B0007PL4BC.htm Griffin Turntable Connection Cable with GroundingOur Price: $24.95SKU: 1788137600-1156957894470Usually ships in 1-2 business days