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Re: A background rumble appears in a sound from microphone in Sound blaster Live.

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From: D
Date: Wed, 17 Oct 2007 18:29
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On Oct 17, 1:44 am, "Richard Crowley" <rcrow...@xp7rt.net> wrote:
> "D"  wrote ...
>
> > It does not hum when no headset is plugged in.
>
> Then you can eliminate any problem with the computer,
> the sound card, or any software including drivers, etc.
>
> > One of the headsets is brand new and checked.
>
> What does "checked" mean?  Do either of the headsets work
> OK on another computer?
>
> > Yes, the hum changes when I move the headset around the room: the
> > further from the computer case the louder.
>
> I would take a wild guess that it has a shielding or grounding problem.
>
> > Yes, it hums when I try using a differen computer mic: both headsets.
>
> The problem may be with the basic design if both headsets
> show the same symptoms.

Thanks Richard Crowley for your suggestions!
The hum is from speakers, not from the case.
Yes, either of the headsets work OK on another computer.
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Subject: Re: A background rumble appears in a sound from microphone in Sound blaster Live.
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