Audio PC


How important is it to make sure an audio PC is built specifically for that purpose. Is cross talk between PC parts common in terms of creating noise that will be audible through monitors or headphones.

What steps would you guys reccomend to figure out if noise is being generated by components rather than a power outlet?

Is it very expensive to hire an electrician to install audio friendly outlets in your home/studio?

sarjekemo

Showing 1 response by yage

If it's 60 Hz hum (assuming you live in North America) then it's a power supply issue. Anything else is most likely interference coming from a PC component or perhaps a wi-fi router that's close by.

 

Try to write down the conditions when you notice any noise coming from your headphones or speakers. Were you moving your mouse? Playing a game? Accessing something from the disk drive? Note the nature of the noise too - is it steady (hiss, white noise) or intermittent (bursts of static).

 

Try moving sources of interference away from your setup or turning them off entirely. This includes mobile phones, Bluetooth transmitters, and wi-fi access points.

 

Good luck!