How To Stop Studio Monitor Noise (Computer Noise, Hiss, Buzz, Hum)
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
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This video will show you how to stop studio monitor noise. Studio monitor noise problems like hum, buzz, hiss, electrical interference, or computer noise in your studio monitors are quite common. Fortunately, there are ways to eliminate it. Your Studio monitor noise problem is most likely caused by a ground loop or electrical interference.
Ground loops and electrical noise are a major cause of noise in audio setups, resulting in hiss, hum and buzz from studio monitors. This can be really annoying if you're a music producer and need to have a quiet mixing environment.
In this video, I will show you the most common reasons for studio monitor noise problems, and how to stop the noise.
Fixing studio monitor noise problems doesn't have to be expensive, but you'll have to be able to identify the exact cause of the noise first. There are many things that can cause studio monitor noise, so you need to be sure before you start buying anything. The type of noise will often give a clue as to what the cause might be. Hiss, Buzz, Hum or electrical noise / computer noise are the most common, and the cause for these problems are usually the same. it's typically due to interference due to low-quality unbalanced signal (TRS or XLR cables, or a ground loop issue, either between your monitors themselves, or the monitors and the computer. I'll be providing some examples of the different types of studio monitor noise that are most typical in this video, in order to help identify the problem.
This video will show you how to fix studio monitor noise problems such as studio monitor hiss, studio monitor buzz, hum, computer noise / electrical noise, and so on.
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00:00 Studio monitor noise examples
00:28 Balanced vs unbalanced TRS / XLR studio monitor cables
01:06 Ground lifter (eliminate hum buss hizz)
01:10 Preventing interference in signal cables
01:27 Ground loop problems in audio setups
01:47 How to fix studio monitor ground loop noise
02:13 How to stop computer noise in speakers
02:45 stop computer noise with the Ifi iDefener+ ground lifter
03:18 How to install the ifi iDefender+
03:40 studio monitor noise is gone
04:06 Be sure to properly identify your noise problems
04:47 speaker/studio monitor due to faulty equipment
04:53 Basic troubleshooting example
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him: as you can hear my noise that i had is gone
me who hears my studio monitor's noises: i cant confirm that sir
Try your headphones instead, they won't be affected by the ground loop like your monitors. :)
Me: ok...
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Depends. I sometimes had coil whine (headphones plugged directly into PC), especially after long sessions, but not always.
Finally i can get rid of monitor loop...i was so irritated by these sounds that when i try to record my vocals after editing my voice i could hear that hiss sound... Thanks a lot brother
Glad you found it helpful! 🙂
Thanks for this. Had continuous low-end, low-volume hum in my speakers. Simply replacing the cables with balanced XLR's immediately stopped the problem.
Great! Glad you found it helpful 👌👍
I had my interface plugged into a usb extender. I switched it directly to my laptop and it instantly helped.
this is actually such a helpful video and one of the coolest things ive learn as a producer. so clutch!!
Glad you found it helpful! :)
this video helped me so much. in my case is it was a ground loop, the spekers are buzzing with mouise movements,, but while i put everything in one power socket, the ground loop was just gone!! 👍👌❤️❤️
Glad you found the video helpful! :)
This video is incredible. Haven't solved my issue yet but this gives me a lot of hope
Thanks, I hope you'll sort it out! :)
I’ve been dealing with this for YEARS but I just didn’t know what to search for. I wish I found your video sooner.
Glad you found it helpful 😀
@@FireWalkMusic Not only did the XLR cables fix my issue, it also made everything louder and clearer! :D
@@johkonut Great! Glad you got it sorted! :D
So I had the second sound in the ground loops in audio setup section, bought the iDefender and has largely fixed the issue, (though I still can't record my bass guitar far enough away from my computer to stop it from picking up the interference) however I still have a very annoying high pitched whine that comes from my left speaker after audio playback even watching just youtube. I switch the balanced TRS cables around and now it comes out of my right speaker.
Additionally, all these problems only started after my laptop broke and I built my own desktop. I have everything plugged into one power bar and have tried multiple different wall outlets in my home. I've read that poor grounding in the wall outlet itself could possibly cause ground looping issues and the laptop battery in my laptop was acting similar to how the idefender was working as in it was giving the USBs a clean source of power to break the ground. Idk I'm very confused and any help is appreciated!
Like #1000 for saving me a massive headache! Just cut down 60% of the noise in my right monitor by plugging them in to the same power strip. Left one is fine, right still has a little, but it's not driving me mad anymore lol. Big thanks.
Glad you found it helpful 🙂
subtle plug to the #1000 hashtag ;)
@@FireWalkMusic big time! thanks again
Thanks so much! Dimmers was my issue. My right monitors started the same exact sound you have on that part of the vid. And just followed your instructions.
Thanks for the video, getting balanced cables fixed my issue!
Great video thank you. A quick question... I have the same issue now with my Yamaha HS7. I just ordered the iFi defender, but I'm a bit concered about the connection. Even if it works fine, have you experienced any dropouts from the audio interface because of it? Is the audio quality the same after it? Thanks
Love your videos man, they are so helpful.
Glad you liked the videos! 😀
I had my eris e5 speakers on different multi-plugs thinking "they should share different electricity for better sounding" and was having high pitched noise from the twitter just like how you've demonstrated on the video. After plugging them into same plugs, it now works perfectly. Thank you so much for the video!!!!! Would have wasted my money on a stabilizers.
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful! :)
I found this video for the same issue on the same speakers and putting them all on the same plug fixed it. Thanks!
holy heck dude, I was stuck on this for ages! I thought I'd never get a break from the buzz! This vid saved mah butt, turns out them being plugged into the same outlet makes a HUGEEEE difference. Thanks man, really REALLY appreciate this vid
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful! :)
1:11 well....that explains it. Thank you so much. I'm using Mogami cables so knew it had to be something else. This noise has been driving me insane!!!
You're welcome. Glad you got it sorted 😃👍
Ohhhh my GOD you are a lifesaver!!! I got new KALI AUDIO speakers and started to hear a glitch sound (which I didn't hear on my iLoud speakers.) Everytime I moved my mouse or pushed up and down on the keyboard, I would hear the glitchy sound even more. Currently using the RCA inputs until my TRS cables arrive.
After this video I started unplugging wires and learned that my HDMI monitor was the issue. Turns out these speakers don't mix well if the HDMI monitor is plugged in to the same powerstrip. SO the solution was to plug the HDMI monitor into a different power source (which so happens to be on the same wall outlet) Problem solved... Thank you sir!
You're welcome! Glad you found the video helpful! :)
It worked!! I just plugged one monitor power cord into a different socket and it stopped...THANK YOU!!
You're welcome, glad you got it fixed 😀
Thank you! I was running my audio interface through a USB hub instead of directly into the computer and that solved my issue!
You're welcome! 🙂
Hi there, I use the Dixon cs-400m and a Samson c1-03 condenser mic
To record my tracks in fl studio or wherever but as soon as I connect the mixer there's noise that comes from the monitors and it becomes worse when I add effects inside of fl studio..
Do you know what could be causing that?
fixed all the noise on my studio speakers by using x2 TRS 1/4 jacks straight into the audio interface. Thanks!
I had a ground loop issue thanks for the good video
I had the computer noise with moving the mouse, etc. Turns out putting the computer and video monitor on a different outlet from everything else cleared it up for me. Another commenter suggested this, and it worked for me! Thanks! Note that I had everything in one outlet before (everything on one power strip).
Glad you got it sorted! Indeed, just changing outlets will often cure these kinds of problems.
I have the same hiss and buzz in both Yamaha HS50M monitors of mine - the computer interference and the buzz. I also use the HS10W Subwoofer.
I've had the problems for at least 8 years and have invested money and time into trying to fix it without success. Through different houses, and different cables (I have balanced cables).
My audio interface is the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - previously another Focusrite (same issues, I've really changed everything; the house, cables, interface, computer - the speakers themselves are the only thing I haven't changed in the 8 years!). I have tried everything without the subwoofer hooked up, by the way. Of course the subwoofer introduces more potential for signal problems, but it makes no difference with or without.
What removes the computer noise for me is by plugging my cables part way into the audio interface - they have to be in an EXTREMELY precise position and angle; it reduces it to a white hiss and the computer noise goes entirely - but I believe this may also reduce the audio signal - it becomes quieter. This leads me to believe that the general noise I hear is coming from my computer - and that gizmo which breaks the computer ground loop seems promising.
My interface connects to the computer via USB C so I'll need that variant.
Any recommendations? I would actually invest a significant amount into a setup with performance akin to my HS50Ms which is silent - I am prepared to buy new studio monitors if required - the problem has made using them a very rare event for me.
The only thing that worked for me is lifting the ground from the speakers using those 3 prong to 2 prong adapters they sell at the hardware store for $2 a piece. Also running the monitors off a laptop got rid of the electrical noise.
I'm also using the Yamaha HS50M monitors with the subwoofer. Things I have tried; I changed houses, changed outlets, different brand balanced cables (XLR and TRS cables), Power conditioners (Furman PST-6 and the SS6B), new all metal PC case, unplugged the router and modem completely, turned off the power to every other circuit in my house, new mouse keyboard and display monitor, new motherboard in computer with audio interface/DAC specific USB ports, removed the Nvidia graphics card, grounded pc case directly into outlet, lifting the ground of the pc but not the speakers, and the Ifi Defender to lift the ground of my audio interface (Native instruments Komplete audio 6). I also tried dozens of software side troubleshooting such as disabling audio, Wi-Fi & Bluetooth, messed with every windows and BIOS setting I could, but nothing helped and none of the things I listed made a noticeable difference.
Before lifting the monitors ground prongs, there were like 4 different types of noise that I could head, a rhythmic once per second "zap", static when ever I moved the mouse, clicking when the CPU was working, and when the GPU was underload the sound was just chaotic and unbearable.
When I plug my guitar into the audio interface, use a high gain amp simulator program, and I put the guitar within 4 feet of the computer, the guitar's pickups also hear the electrical noise and reintroduce it into the audio signal which is then effected by the volume of the system/speakers, where as the normal electrical noise being picked up by the HS50Ms before I lifted the ground were not effected by any volume setting.
My Yamaha HS8's picked up the radio and it was a good tune.
Looks like the cables are acting like an antenna and the monitors are just amplifying it.
Good video and it cured my noise so thanks.
Also try your monitors on a different socket than the rest of you equipment as that worked too.
Indeed. Often times it's a quick and easy fix fortunately. It just goes to show how sensitive audio setups can be.
A lot of recognition! I got a big reduction just changing the usb cable. And I ordered and aliexpress ground loop isolator for the last bit.
Thank you very much for sharing this. I simply removed the audio signal cable while the speaker is on and while the computer is off and moved the cable away from power cables and the "radio like" noise is gone.
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😀
Thanks for the helpful video! I switched the outlet of my monitors so that my new PC is not on the same power source & now it works
Glad you found the video helpful 😊
very informative thanks
is it normal for ground loop noise to be present when also recording a bass guitar with an active eq into a usb interface? (ssl2+) i have the idle pc ground loop noise, and its also there when i track bass specifically. would the ifi fix that?
Changing the port to other USB-C on my mac solved the problem, i had a USB-C hub with all my conections including a Focusrite. Thanks a lot!
0:11 i have this ground loop noise with a high pitch whine only when my monitors and usb audio interface (pioneer ddj) are connected to my desktop. Same set up with cheap Lenovo laptop makes no noise at all, crystal (even if charging). Could you advise on this? I tried different outlets, plugging out accessories sequentially, different cables, no dice.
Thank you so much !!!!! Had to plug mine into the same power outlet/bar
Wow, I literally just touched the cable and it stopped buzzing. Dayum, you're the chief mate 😎
Worked!! I fixed my issue by just wiggling and moving my cables to my speakers around which probably was too close to another power cable in the back of my PC.
Hello thanks for making the video. I've just bought my first monitor Adam Tv5 and even though it sounds amazing, there is a constant gain stage like noise in the background. Even if I unplug it from my apogee element it stays on. Is this normal?
I got the EVGA NU audio card, going into my Audioengine S8 Sub and out with RCA to CLR to the monitors, even when i disable the card I still get buzzing sound but only when small ads in the browser playing or on youtube when I turn on CC/Subtitles, moving my mouse, scrolling up and down websites, pretty annoying, I know it's a frequency issue, but what kind of filter do I need? JBL Professional 306P MkII monitors
After watching, I did some troubleshooting of my own. I realized that the noise was being caused by my usb mouse. Replaced it, problem solved. Thank you.
Thank you! Just bought rather expensive monitors to replace my old ones and was aghast to hear horrible hiss! Changed to balanced XLRs and voile, hiss gone! Thanks!!
You're welcome! :)
You are a freaking life saver! Thank you.
You're welcome 😃
Hi! This was very informative. 👌 My challenge is that I have old school Yamaha NS10's and they are wired with pink speaker wire. So I am not sure how to go about troubleshooting a monitor ground loop hum with that? Any ideas are more than welcome???🙏 Thanks! 😃
I had the same issue, and it was coming from my TP-LINK router. it was so close to my HS7 speakers. I just disabled my WIFI and there is no more noisy sound.
Thank you FireWalk for this video.
You're welcome! :)
I think I’m having a ground loop issue, possibly. I have my HP laptop hooked up to an Apollo solo audio interface. I have the line outputs on the rear of the Apollo connected to my Onkyo integrated amp. Everything works fine with this setup. When I connect my laptop to my HP docking station I start hearing an audible buzzing noise coming from the speakers that the amp is connected to. I do not have this issue with any other devices connected to the amp. The buzz is not present through the HDMI or headphone port on the docking station. Only through the rear line output of the Apollo to my amp, when the amps connected to my docking station. Any suggestions?
Thank you, your explanation is very clear.
You're welcome 😀
I get monitor ground loop-kind of sound on my Mac with my cheap Fostex monitors (connected to Focusrite Scarlet 2i2) when my Mac goes idle after 20 minutes. I have had it like that for years and I always shut off my monitors or wake up computer when that happens, but is it even possible to get the rid of that noise after computer goes idle?
I use cheap TRS-cables which should be shielded but it might be the culprit....
I ordered my Fostex stupidly enough from UK although I'm in Sweden and we have different electrical plugs. Thankfully they sent me two UK-to-EU-plugs but it says "temporary use only" on them so I was thinking that could be the culprit. I have the monitors connected to the same power strip which in turn is connected to another power strip.
I will try to solve this, one day....
I had a tiny amount of ground noise. Te problem vanished like magic once I connected them to the same outlet. Thank you!
You're welcome 😊
Hi! I run a DJ setup on a non grounded socket (dont have any in my complex) I suspect thats were all my noise i comming from, do you have any advice on how to deal with non-grounded powergrids to remove electrical noise?
Whaaaat. I can't believe all that buzzing noise went away just from plugging my speakers into the same outlet/power source! Thanks!!
You're welcome 😊
Hi, I have a noise a bit like the buzzing sound at 1min48 but louder. It happened after the electricity came back after a cut. I have Yamaha HS7, I had to change the fuse but the buzzing sound is still there. For the record, I live in Senegal and it is not easy to ship it back to Germany (where I bought the speaker and it is still garanteed). Any idea what it could be? Thanks in advance.
will be getting the iDefender after seeing this! life saver
Hi, glad you found the video helpful! :)
Hi, there im having issues with my yamaha studio monitor..high pitch random noise..connected xlr from my hotone guitar processor output..will try some of your ideas..thanks
Hey man, thank you. But what about little explosive sounds, like fairly loud "TAK!"
Is it a voltage problem of my active monitors (eris e5)
or unbalanced cables going into balanced entries (shouldn't be this, as presonus stated it could only cause hizz sound, that it does too)
are my second hand monitors broken and I didn't realize it when I bought them?
Greetings, I will appreciate any help or comment whatsoever.
hi-thanks for the excellent video-im setting up my new studio running my audio out through the 1/8 stereo output on my iMac (mid-2010 iMac) and I'm getting some nasty interference that didn't happen with a similar setup before-the 1/8th stereo headphone output on the rear of the iMac is being split into two mono RCA plugs and then into two 1/4 mono plugs(left/right) going into the back of an Alexis power amp connected to a pair of monitor-one speakers
-there was zero noise with this system before, but I was using a tower with a smaller monitor-my new 27" monitor is quite large and closer now-each speaker is maybe 8" from the outer edge of the monitor on each side-i've tried moving the computer away from the speakers, but the noise persists (a constant medium-volume static punctuated by occasional spikes)
there is no interference listening through headphones from this output or from the built-in speakers-something to do with power source...
is shielding the issue? the monitors are rather old-would better cables help?-i'll try plugging the amp directly into wall socket (noise persists though slightly lower)
any ideas?😀
Hi, it definitely sounds like a ground loop issue. I would try this: geni.us/GND-defender
Just plug it into the power supply of your computer and then plug the power cord into it again. It should effectively break any DC ground loop introduced into the system. It's an intelligent device that maintains safety, it's not a ground lift.
In some cases, you might need more than one. For example, if you're using an external guitar amp then you might need one there as well.
hey, Ive disconnected both monitors and left only the power cable on and both of monitors still making this little but annoying static sound... notice that one side the volume went lower overall than the other but that might be another unrelated issue. i think this might have something to so with the power board is connected too as ive plugged the computer in the same one
Hi, I recently switched my interface from Line6 UX1 to Focusrite 4i4, and soon I realized the noise from monitors. I tried switched back to LINE6, and my monitors were quite. In this case, maybe the iDefender can help? Thanks
This helped, it was the power outlet lol, changed it and the buzz was gone. Thanks man very helpful video
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 😀
What I am experiencing with my setup is that my monitors produce a noise when everything is powered on but nothing is playing. I must admit that it could be related to my cable management (the audio cables are close to a couple power cables), so I think I must unplug everything and plug it in again with proper distance. Also the balanced TRS to XLR cables were quite cheap, maybe I should buy a slightly better one (not snake oil €100 cables, though). Can you help me out with this one? Best wishes, Emiel333
Hi, is the hum there when you disconnect the signal cables too? If it goes away when you unplug the signal cable to the monitor, then it's likely a ground loop issue. In that case, plugging this into your computer will most likely solve it: geni.us/GND-defender
If you still have that hum when the signal cable is disconnected, then it's most likely a transformer hum you're hearing. It could be caused by small amounts of DC current on the mains. In that case this device should work at blocking it out: geni.us/DC-blocker
If it sounds like this 4:34, in the Eastern Europe, and supposing that this is not the speakers or monitors issue, but rather the apartment issue, what is the solution in those cases? There is a power strip without grounding pin connected to a socket without grounding pin. I connect everything, laptop, speakers to that power strip, and the mains hum increases when I plug the laptop charging device to the laptop.
I had a similar sound pattern to 1:49 but at 18kHz. I swapped out the 1/8'' auxiliary cables that connected my computer to my audio switch and it reduced the noise by about 80-90%. Guess those were just poorly made cables.
Hi there, after weeks of researching and testing I managed to get rid of the GND loop noise.
I bought the iFi Defender and thought I can use it without external power supply since my USB-Audio Interface is not powered via USB.
So I thought the iFi defender is not working because the GND loop hiss continued. When I used the power supply on the iFi Defener, the GND loop finally was resolved.
It appears the passive use of the iFi Defender is not really an option.
Thank you very much. Unfortunately my brandnew Yamaha HS8 are buzzing for a different reason. They buzz/humm even without being connected to any other device. I tried all plug sockets in my apartment and connected them to the same as well as to different ones. The buzz is also there if only is plugged in at all. I also removed the wlan modem and switched off all other electric devices... It doesnt help at all...
And the buzzing Im talking about is not that quiet humming some monitors have. its really loud and you hear it even when the music is playing.....
Very helpful information thanks
You're welcome :)
absolutely useful video. Thanks
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 🙂
Wow.. ive dealt with this for so long.. and the whole time i just had to plug then both into the same strip… thank you!!!
You're welcome 🙂
Thanks for the idea- hope it works! Really hope it's not my expensive mixer that is on the fritz =( Mine sounds like USB ground loop interference. It showed up when I installed a new graphics card into the system and have been chasing it down for many days now.
Hi, great video! I bought a Waldorf Blofeld and have Connected it with 2 XRL cables to the 2 line inputs of my m-audio air 192-14. The right output of my blofeld gives a cpu like noise. My Moog Sub Phatty is Connected with mono XRL cable to male and doesnt give any noise. Could this be an USB problem as well, since it is only right output? Looking forward hearing from you.
Hi, I would try swapping the cables and see if the noise moves to the other side. Ground loops can be hard to diagnose, but it definitely sounds like a ground loop issue. One sure way to eliminate ground loops is to use a GND defender like this: geni.us/GND-defender
You can use it on the computer itself, or use one for each monitor for example.
Thanks for the advice. I knew the hum was from my Scarlett Solo (it works fine with my other laptop with the same monitors) but didn't know how to go about the problem. Hopefully the iFI iDefender will solve the issue. Thanks!
Hi. My problems is when i plug my closed back headphone (Beyerdynamic DT 700 pro x) in to my audio interface (M-Audio Air 192/4), i heard noise at about volume 1-4, and at the middle volume it's quiet, volume 8-10 there's noise again. My studio monitor (KRK Rokit 5 G4) also has noise, low buzzing noise very low, need to put my ear right in front of the studio monitor can i hear it. I don't know if it's audio interface problems, headphones problems, wire problems (Warm Audio Pro Series XLR to TRS) or my pc audio driver (ASIO4ALL) problems. Can you please help me sir?
Anyone got some advice??I'm going a little crazy over here haha I am getting the ground loop interference (without any audio cables or interface connections). I've tested my speakers in all power points around the house (new rental) and i get the same signal through both. My recorded audio signal is clean, the sound just comes through the speakers in varying levels. In my last property they are as quiet as a mouse! I'm even running through a furman rack power conditioner. To top it all off.. i can hear the same signal quietly coming from my toaster hahaha I suspect the whole property has a bad ground.. but as i'm renting, i can't get it fixed. Does anyone know if a device that can fix the ground issues coming straight from the power supply? I've seen some $800+ power boards for hifi systems but can't really justify that spend just yet. Thanks!!
Great video, thank you!
You're welcome 🙂
Thanks so muchInteresting solution. However I have this hissing and noise when moving a mouse or just for fun from my studio computer to a Presonus Firewire 16.0.2 Mixer ... is ther also such a ifi iDefender (or something similar) for Firewire?
Hi, it definitely sounds like a ground loop issue between your computer and the audio interface and or monitors. Since you have firewire the idefender won't work.
I recommend using this instead: geni.us/GND-defender
You'll need one for each monitor. Alternatively, you might get away with using just on directly on the computer itself.
question, I get the feedback loop noise in my studio monitors but NOTHING in my headphones. Do you think that iDefender device will solve it for the speakers? I would expect it to exist in all outputs from the interface?
Thank you so much,
It helped me to change to a USB interface sound card, I can’t believe that the stupid buzz sound is totally away,
Thank you for walking through this sound challenge,
The only sound now is the fan😅
You're welcome, glad you found it helpful 🙂
THANK YOU! My Adam T7Vs had hum just as you described... I plugged both into the same outlet and no more hum!!! Suggestion: you might add to your video that certain applications such as music keyboard require Unbalanced cables.
Glad you got it sorted! :)
Very informative, thanks. I had a slight "flutter" noise on my right side KRK monitor (KRK V8's hooked up to I MAC) that was driving me crazy. I found out the monitor was too close to the internet modem. I moved the modem 3 feet away and the flutter went away!
Thank you for this video!
You're welcome :)
SUPER SUPER SUPER helpful. Never used to have issues with my monitors .. thought it was my RAM not keeping up with ProTools, etc. Factory reset my PC. Nope. Just a power loop issue lol😂
This was helpful, appreciate it. The issue I'm having (yamaha hs5's and scarlett 2i2) the left monitor gets fuzzy when I turn the volume up or down and sounds less precise than the monitor on the right. Sounds kind of like a ball or tire losing air. I've tried new cables (1/4" trs & am now running XLR) as well as switching the left and right monitor but haven't had any luck.
Have you tried it on any other audio interface?
@@FireWalkMusic No i haven't yet but I have a feeling that's exactly what it is. Because the issue will go away and return later regardless of cables or which monitor is on the left or right
Hey there. Great video! QUESTION: I have a similar issue but it only happens when I plug in my electric guitar to my 2i2 interface. If I touch the metal casing of the 2i2 it goes away so I usually balance the interface on my bare thigh and record that way. But the sound is similar to the low 60 hz hum you played. I have a feeling it’s because I use one of those usb power strips. Do you think the defender + may solve this issue?
Thanks, glad you liked it. From what you're telling me I don't think the idefender will cure your problem. It sounds like a typical ground loop between the various equipment itself. For example between the guitar and the audio interface itself. The 50 / 60 Hz hum you're hearing is the frequency of the alternating current itself. In Europe, we use 50 Hz, and the USA uses 60 Hz. That's what you're hearing. Since it goes away when you touch the casing this is most likely the problem. Are you using balanced signal cables? That is the first thing I would try. Also, try making sure that all your equipment is connected to the same power outlet.
@@FireWalkMusic thanks. Ill check the outlet thing. It’s very possible my usb hub is not on the same circuit. Also, when you suggested using a balanced cable do you mean from the guitar to the interface? If so, I never thought to do that. Everything else is balanced but not the actual instrument cable. Hopefully I’ll have some good news in a little bit, as soon as I try some of these things out.
@@davidasher22 You're welcome. Noise issues can be extremely irritating and will often kill creativiry too.
@@FireWalkMusic absolutely right. I ended up getting a new interface (18i20) because I needed the I/O but the power supply is heavy duty on them too so I never had that issue. But when I was using the 2i2 I wouldn’t record guitar much because of it and when I did I was stuck balancing the darn thing on my leg. Suffice to say I definitely had a lot more keyboard parts in my songs because of it. 😂
@@davidasher22 that's understandable, it's a shame though, because real recorded guitar adds that extra magic compared to vsts. 😀
Strange that it only started with the usb powered interface. I would try the cables first, and if that doesn't work then you could try the iDefenser, since the audio interface with external power supply didn't cause any issues. It's a fairly inexpensive gadget so no huge loss if it doesn't work. 🙂
Useful video!
I have that computer noise, increasing and decreasing when CPU work changes. My audio interface us AC powered, so I guess the USB filter will not work. Tried unplugging all computer ports, home phone, router, etc. Is there any solution for AC powered audio interfaces?
I also have an old USB powered audio interface. Connecting the monitors to this old one with a USB filter and sending monitor output of the AC powered one thru the old one may work? I guess not.
Thanks!
Hi, the iFi idefender+ only works on USB powered audio interfaces. In your case I would try this instead: geni.us/GND-defender
Just plug it into the power supply on your PC and then put the power cord into it again. It should take care of the problem. It's more expensive than the Idefender though, but it should work. :)
Helppp! My HS5 as making a very high pitched sound as soon as I turn them on and I've tried everything. It does that even when it's not plugged to the interface or if absolutely nothing is on next to it (my setup is just the monitors and a scarlet 18i8 and it does that even when everything is off, the internet modem is far away as well as other electronics), when it is just simply plugged with the power cable. I've tried changing plugs but yeah it makes this noise as soon as I turn it on, just with the power cable plugged into it. What could that be??
i have definetly experienced the 60hz hum thing at my old schools auditorium, i think that mightve added to my trauma of me being scared of speakers
Thanks for the explanation, iDefender helped me filter out the VGA noise finally. :)
You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful 😀
Great thanks! i fixed it my cable was next to the power and hdmi cable from my monitor!
Glad you got it sorted! 😃👌
OK I am getting the 3rd humming sound you played, but I have no cable connected to it like RCA, XLR, etc. As soon as I plug it in and turn it on the humming begins. Does anyone know what the problem is?
I've been changing my setup around and now got that 50-60Hz kind of noise, worse in one monitor (HS80M), but accept some hiss from both is normal. It seems to be from the USB cable connecting a raspberry pi 4 to my DAC, mostly goes away when unplugging. Would it be better to add a chip (HAT) so I can run spdif coax output? I don't want to buy an audiophile USB cable if it's not going up fix the problem ($100). I got different XLR cables also buy think they are good enough quality. There's a mess of cables I should tidy up too. That ifi ground defender looks handy, isn't that cheap either but could do the trick.
Thanks
There shouldn't really be any hiss or noise in studio monitors. Even budget monitors have good shielding and whenever there are noise like buzz, hiss and electrical noise in general then it's almost always a result of unbalanced cables or various ground loop issues
I bought the presonus Eris e5 and it has a very slight hum sound when there’s no music playing however when there’s music playing it goes away is this normal ?
Thanks a whole lot! Haven't solved my issues yet, but at least I know what's the root cause. Cheers from the cold North :)
I I'm using dual TRS to 3.5 mm Jack going into my computer and I've got that computer noise do you think balanced XLR version of what I have would work better?
Balanced cables are always recommended. If you have computer noise like the example in the video then Balanced cables probably won't be enough. I recommend using the idefender (for usb audio interfaces) or the gnd defender to break the ground loop. You'll find the amazon links for those devies in the video description.
Would these sounds show in recordings ? I’m having an issue with it showing up in the actual Track
Do balanced RCA to 1/4" audio cables exist? I haven't been able to find any.
I'm not sure, but in my experience whenever I can think of something that would be useful, someone else has always thought of it before me, so it likely exists. :)
I bought a pair or used M-audio AV 40 monitors and they sounded great the first 3 or 4 times I used em. turned them on this morning and there is a very low pitch, base tone in the speaker with the power cord and amplifier. it is constant, I unplugged everything but the power cord and there's still this unbroken low humming. does not change pitch, or volume even no matter where I turn the volume knob, I also tried a few different outlets on different circuits! Please HELP, I'm stumped!! I am quite handy a d can fix most things but not real savvy when it comes to electronics, circuit boards and such, so please bare with me....(aka; no big words, lol)
Could you please make a video on how a full lead and pad sounds should look like on span using sylenth1 or how to manipulate presets to get a full sound without harshness, Thank you.
Thanks for the suggestion! :)
Switching to an alternative usb power source for my speakers solved my issue. Thank you
Thanks, I managed to get rid of the terrible loud hissing noise by connecting the interface directly to the laptop instead of through a USB hub. But now there is a small constant hissing sound even when I am not playing any sound. I have noticed that the monitors make this small hissing sound even when not connected to the interface, very likely a ground loop problem but switching power outlets doesn't work at this point.
Any updates for your case? My new Logitech Z625 does exactly the same problem as yours lol. Heard an external ground loop could help it tho
I watched your video. Good presentation. My issues are:
1. My Tube Guitar amp has a loud, what sounds like a ground loop. I've tried different outlets and different guitars. This is with all other devices in the studio off.
2. When my PC Vidoes monitors are on the noise gets real loud.
Any suggestions?
hey awesome video. I have noise just on the monitors and not on headphones.
If i understood this correctly if the issue would be with the audio interface itself (and could be solved with iDefender probably) then i would also have it on the headphones?
Also i notice it is way stronger on graphically intense games and gone when there is nothing going on. So i guess it must be related to the gpu somehow.
I have XLR cables running into Yamaha HS50m. Are those XLR cables always balanced?
Sounds like a ground loop for sure. Headphones won't be affected because they are not independently powered, unlike the monitors, so they won't create any loop. Both the idefender and the gnd defender should take care of this.
I've got a strange warbling/phaser type noise. I'm trying to record my voice with a Tonor BM 700. It's getting phantom power through a Tonor interface. That is going into my motherboard mic input. I'm not sure if the cables that came with it are balanced but they do say "High Grade Low Noise Microphone Cable" on them. This is noise picked up in recording, not through the speakers. I just tried switching from mic in on my pc to line in and the noise went from low pitched to high pitched, but is generally doing the same thing.... I might have to buy some kind of specific audio capture card or audio interface huh?
I'm just going to order some shielded cables and see if they do better. It seems that touching the base of the XLR on the mic causes a disruption and also having my headset near the mic does a similar disruption.
I bought HS7 mornitor over 6MONTHS ago. Never had problems now suddenly got making statics noise only one not both, I switched power cable now to another & also whenever I started to hear sound I pull out audio cable still hear it only when I play music as soon I heard I paused music static’s will stay for a bit then gone. I’m so confused I don’t what’s the issue I haven’t yet ground loop.