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Re: Speaker hum when ProTools launches
Was the Windows system a desktop or laptop?
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Re: Speaker hum when ProTools launches
Hey everyone
I connected the soundcard and monitors to a windows laptop and there was no hum. So it has to be something on the mac that is causing this. Can anyone suggest another remedy? |
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Re: Speaker hum when ProTools launches
Hey everyone
I plugged the soundcard (fast track duo) and speakers (rokit 5 powered) into my windows laptop and there was so no hum at all. Everything was plugged into the same power outlet as before with my IMAC. So I am pretty sure it is not a power issue. As soon as it the soundcard and speakers is plugged into my MAC, I get that hum again. The hum starts whenever I launch protools or quicktime or any program thats going to play sound. |
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Speaker hum when ProTools launches
That’s why I asked if it was a laptop. More than likely, the Windows laptop was running on battery power or, if plugged into AC, it only has a 2 prong power connection with no Earth, so you’re not getting a ground loop.
You asked what to do and I answered previously with a couple of suggestions as did others. The quickest is to just remove the ground pin on your iMac cable or speakers but beware of the risks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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