Better Ways To Fix Noise, Hum, Buzz & More

US Loopop shares effective connection tips 25/03/25

This excellent public service content from Loopop seeks to show 12 of the best ways to fix noise, hum, buzz, ground loops and USB whine. We've all experienced it at some time, but often there are ways around noise that will surprise you - including resolutions to USB whine, IEC power problems, interference, DI boxes, Ethernet audio and plenty more. Here are the timestamps

Timeline:

Intro 0:50

Find the source 1:10

One strip 1:30

No daisy chains 1:45

Isolated power 2:05

IEC isolators 2:50

Cables & jacks 3:10

Balanced gear 4:10

Interference 4:40

USB whine 5:05

USB MIDI 5:25

Split data/power 5:50

USB isolators 6:30

USB audio 6:50

Ferrite chokes 7:20

Audio isolators 7:50

DI boxes 8:20

Impact on audio 8:50

48v dangers 9:10

Guitar tips 9:30

Go wireless 9:50

Ethernet audio 10:10

Notch filters 10:30

Advanced algos 10:50

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About the author [midierror]: midierror is co-founder of Potato Audio, he makes nifty Max For Live devices, award-winning Sample Packs and hosts the 'midierror meets...' interview series speaking with all kinds of people working in sound & music.

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