Studio Monitor Static/Hiss Issue

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  1. torontoleech

    torontoleech Noisemaker

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    I use KRK RP6G2s through a scarlett 2i4.
    Even when my speakers arent playing music, they are constantly producing a quiet, but steady static White Noiz Hiss /crackles/ pops/ even a faint bass rumble. They are great speakers for the price i paid, and its pretty quiet. so this has been a relatively minor issue for me.

    I have been having this issue as far as I can remember,and recently its been increasingly louder, so i would like to know where its stemming from and deal with it.

    Ive looked into it, and heard some stuff about crowding a power supply, and so I divided all my plugs between 2 different outlets across the room, but that didnt seem to reduce the noise at all.

    Check out this video at 1:10 -

    this guy quickly explains what sounds like my situation. but he doesnt mention what his solution and powerbar he uses is called! something like an isolated power supply , but i couldnt find anything like it! :dunno:

    Anyone have any ideas what might be causing this noise for me?
    i would really appreciate any input! :bow::bow::bow:
     
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  3. The LT

    The LT Ultrasonic

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    Take a laptop and soundcard and test the monitors while the laptop/interface is powered by a battery. See if that improves the situation. If it does, it's an electrical issue with PSUs. Get a power conditioner then.
     
  4. torontoleech

    torontoleech Noisemaker

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    Thanks for your input man, thats a wonderful idea and very helpful :bow::mates: - going to try it soon!
    i hope the static/ electricity coming through my speakers hasnt caused permanent damage to my gear
     
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  5. Daklaron

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    I have the same set-up. The problem has occurred twice. First time I solved it I used fairly expensive RCA cables out of the Scarlett, but plugged them into the balanced TRS input of the monitors using adapters. Cable had to be short, a metre in length. Second time, which was considerably more audible and annoying, and included pops etc turned out to be the USB cable. Hope this helps some.
     
  6. Dalmation

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    The 'mains hum' could be from a ground / earth feedback loop.
    +1 for Daklaron - shoddy cables can be a source of noise and the balanced / unbalanced points should match.
     
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