Hey there all, I currently just hooked a pair of speakers I had just recently purchased, to my disappointment I can hear some static or interference (whichever you guys would call it) while the speakers aren't in use and at lower volumes. I was wondering if you guys had some suggestions as to what the cause could be. All help is appreciated!
what are your speakers connected to?
make sure your audio source is grounded or your speaker wires are not overlapping with some power wires
First I need to know,
1) what type of connections your speakers are using to connect to your PC RCA, HDMI, 3.5mm
2) what type of connections are your speakers running from their source? Bare wire, RCA
3) by what means are you connecting your speakers? IE: PC motherboard/DAC/ soundcard to powered amp or receiver to speakers? or are the speakers active?
4) if running from Motherboard, are you running from the front or back output?
5) what Motherboard are you using?
If you can create an audio map it would help
So I've got a pair of Yamaha HS50s connected to my soundcard (Creative Sound Blaster Recon 3D Fatality Professional) via 3.5mm. Could it be that because the soundcard has an opening in the front that it maybe picking up sounds from the other components inside my rig?
If your speakers are rca and you are hearing pc data e.g. the static sound reacts to what you do, then grab a rca ground loop filter. When i could hear static that reacted to my mouse moving a ground loop filter got rid of it.
Some ferrite magnets might also help with emi interference. This is just my experience what your hearing could be completely different.
Is this static more of a light buzz?
Yes it is, what does that mean ProSonicLive D:
Try putting your finger on a metallic surface near the input, if the buzz stops, you have a grounding issue. If it does not, you have an interference issue. First try plugging your audio into the rear of the motherboard, bypassing your sound card. failing that, while keeping your 3.5 in the rear, Turn off all peripherals such as monitors and printers one at a time until the buzz stops. This will isolate from where the interference is coming from. Also, I need to know how far away your speakers are from other peripherals. If you have unplugged all peripherals, and the buzz is still there, may be a grounding issue either in your board or in your card. Also, try plugging your PC directly into a wall socket. if that fixes the issue, you have dirty power. you can usually pick up a furman for about $100, but any power conditioner will work. Also, be sure your surge protector is properly grounded. The last thing I would try. get a better (insulated , or just thicker) 3.5 cable
EDIT: almost forgot, be sure all mics are disabled before running any tests.