I bought new Balanced 1/4" TRS (audio interface) to XLR (monitor) cables for my ADAM T5Vs. COMPLETELY SOLVED THIS ISSUE FOR ME. Not a peep. Audio is bliss now. Thanks, Justin
Jesus, man this fucking worked for me. I've had this sound coming out of my rokit's for literally years at different levels of tolerability. I cant believe I just needed different cables this entire time.
Thank you so much. It got almost perfect. I had RCA cables to my studio monitors before I moved to a new apartment. Worked great without ground in outlet. But In my new place everything is grounded, which is good. It was so noisy with rca in grounded outlet. Xrl to 6,3 balanced cable did the trick. Thanks again.
DUDE!!! You have literally saved my sanity with this video... I have tried every single thing I could to get rid of this noise while using a guitar lead... I mean, I have pulled my PC apart and put it back together, had my sockets rewired in my room, used different leads and cables, brought the PC to a repair shop, software upgrades, different PCs connected... It was as simple as this. Now I have no excuse for not recording other than laziness. I can't thank you enough. Let me know if you have a patreon or similar and I'll buy you a pint!
Like 4 years struggling with that terribly buzz... i thougt i have been using a balance wire but not at all. Thank you, you saved my life, after 4 years of suffering xD Respect!
i bought a pair of new Yamaha HS7 monitors, and they worked perfectly the first time i turned them on. went out of town for two weeks, turned them on, and got the same noise you hear in the beginning of your video. figured out that they were making noise even without any other cables being plugged into it(other than the power cord). tried multiple outlets too, and they all gave me the same results. i actually exchanged my HS7's for a new pair, and the new pair had the same problem. my theory is that someone in my building bought a new appliance, and that is what is giving me the interference. need to find a device that can help with this as moving out is not a option.
Also check for lights with dimmer switches!! If that dimmer switch is on the same electrical group coming out of the main fuse box as your audio equipment it's almost a guarantee that dimmed lights will cause audio problems.
The cable made you shit. Oh my oh no that ain't good did you manage to get clean underpants? Often those rubbish phones you you kiddies are bad they produce signal noise and when placed too near it produces a signature tone that all the mobile phones around the world, yes around the world cos the world earth is round. So get rid of those phones kiddies they are rubbish keep it out the room it is no wonder skywalker sound mix crap atmos today for star wars cos they have those crap phones.
I have the same issue atm, I guess it's just the fact that nothing is actually grounded and I have quite a lot of stuff plugged in the outlet, at least 15 devices or so. It is primarily caused by video devices such as pc videocard -> monitor etc. You can actually hear the mouse moving or when graphics is changing on screen. Balanced cables won't fix the problem. The only good way to solve it is to actually make sure everything is grounded properly and also prevent any ground loops as well. It does help to plug the monitor-speaker powercables as far away from other devices, maybe use a different outlet on the other end of the room for example, but this is not really an elegant solution :)
That’s the bloody noise I heard when I was setting up my equipment for a gig. Never happened to me before, but had to try and move the speakers around to minimise the electrical interference as much as possible. But all I ended up doing was changing to a different outlet, which solved the problem. Plus I was beside the electrical board for the lightning and microphone controls for the venue. Thanks for the advice.
The noise is most like caused by "Ground Loop", that mean different devices are connected to different ground. Simply connect all the devices to a common ground will fix it. By the way, it makes not much difference for XLR & RCA if the distance of cables are not very long if the cables are properly shielded and grounded. If your output is not balanced , using balanced cable will not have any effects.
I get it without any XLR cables, i plug directly into the wall and still get the constant 60hz humm is this still the same issue or could it be something else? The sound on the monitor is fine, its noticeable when the room is quiet though
Anyone that tried this and it didn't work try connecting the balanced TRS cable from your external audio card (outputs) to the mixer. This finally fixed my issue after 3 days of troubleshooting. Still using normal mono jacks from the mixer to the KRK speakers but that horid PC (processing from the CPU) noise has totally disappeared
If none of the above fix your problem entirely, try running your powered speakers from a different power outlet that has nothing else running from it. The cause of the noise can also be traced to the switch mode power supply that computers use, if it's on the same power circuit as the speakers. Also POWERLINE Internet distribution in the house can be a major cause of digital noise getting into your mains, so try disabling it if you have it, to see if that solves the problem. If you are in a apartment block and somebody else is using POWERLINE internet distribution, it can still effect your mains :( , they are trying to have it banned in Australia because it effects the radio frequencies used by the emergency services, that's how bad it can be. Another source of noise can be traced to having power cables running near or across either USB and/or the speaker cables, you want to try and keep any cables that are carrying power as far away as you can from cables that are just carrying signal
If that static noise is caused by your aux cable try switching your devices in which the aux is plugged in- if it only occurs on your Pc or Laptop the port might be damaged or you have a bad sound card in which case you should look into buying either a new sound card or a seperate audio interface which is useful anyways. But I highly recommend you talk to an Expert first
1.STAND UP 2.Power on monitors 3.Pass your hand over the sides, back, bottom, top of studio monitor 4.Move your hand away and bring it back 5.If the sound goes away when over one side you are receiving RF interference from somewhere behind/front of that side -also try touching the power cable where it plugs into the monitor then start from step 4 -it turns out wifi routers very close to your equipment can cause interference -if all else fails look into ground loop isolators EDIT* this vid is also helpful ruclips.net/video/K-VTvaa7XDc/видео.html
This is what I've been looking for! I noticed that when my hand is touching the side of my monitor the popping goes away. I have a mesh system on the shelf underneath that same monitor. Could this be causing the issue?
@@michaelpetrino4261 Yes it’s possible. I found out my interference was from having my phone close to the monitor. Something about the Yamaha HS series that makes them less shielded to RF.
my dude, you just saved me from going crazy... just got a new pc and noticed this right away and has been driving me nuts, so I moved my pc tower away from the monitors thinking that would help but the noise was still there, so I turned my monitors volume ALL the way down on the back but still could hear that annoying noise, finally found your video and got some balanced TRS cables and the noise is gone!!! thank you man
@@Saoshaner You need an audio interface to go between your pc and monitors basically. also another issue I found when diagnosing this issue is on Dell motherboards turning off "C-States" power switching in your system bios can make this type of noise go away
Hey there, I hope all is good. Thanks fir the viD. Do you provide studio troubleshooting services to your clients? I'm having connectivity issues with my Yamaha set up& every one is confused. Especially me lol
If anyone is wondering, some of those jagged sounds you can fix, but if you are annoyed by hiss in general, almost any class D amplifier will still have some even with high quality cables, a great sound card, and clean power.
True, but my monitors have class AB amplifiers and sometimes I get a weird crackling, buzzing, static sound. It usually goes away after a few seconds but will randomly come and go.
Haha! I had the static sound on and off for a year. I found the cable connected to my desktop and it was very taught with electrical wires hanging around it. I disconnected the cable, separated it from the others and let it hang loosely. Fixed the issue. Sounds so much better. I thought the problem was my speakers being faulty because they are old.
1. Noise should be absent even with an unbalanced connection. Using balanced simply avoids the problem, it does not resolve it. 2. Balanced is two twisted identical conductors carrying the signal (one in phase, one inverted) where the interference affects both conductors the same thus it is cancelled out. A third conductor forming a mesh around the signal conductors is grounded and provides additional shielding. Therefore: 3. Tip signal +, Ring signal -, Sleeve ground (on XLR: 1 ground, 2 signal +, 3 signal -) 4. the actual problem in a self-powered monitor is caused when Power Ground is internally connected to Audio Ground within the device. It will require a qualified electronics technician to resolve it. I hope this helps.
To anyone still looking for a solution: I've had that exact electrical noise at 2:04 on my Yamaha HS5's for years that I could never get rid of. It would sound like that whether or not I had audio or video running on my computer... and just audible enough to be annoying as fuck. I have a power conditioner, balanced TRS cables, using balanced outputs on my interface, having the monitors and computer on the same circuit, and then on different circuits, etc. nothing worked. I considered the Morley Hum X Exterminator, the Pyle Hum Eliminator, and the Behringer HD400 Hum Destroyer, but these all had bad reviews online that said it degraded the sound quality so I didn't bother trying those. Today, I found a solution that fixed the issue 100% for about $200 CAD..... the Radial SB-6 Stage Bug Isolator. Grab an extra short pair of balanced TRS cables as well to use with this. So for me, instead of interface -> monitors, it goes now interface -> SB-6 -> monitors. Press the two ground buttons on the SB-6 to remove the electrical noise. This solution works for those using 1/4" speaker cables, but if you're using XLR cables then you could get the Radial Ice Cube (you'd need 2 because they're single channel but they're only about $100 each) or the Radial TWIN ISO Twin Isolator would do the trick if you prefer a 2 channel one at a higher cost of around $400. Obviously these are expensive solutions but it worked for me %100 they are dead silent so I'm happy. Radial makes great audio products, I highly recommend the SB-6 if you're having this issue. You won't regret it.
man ive been having the same issues with my yamaha hs8 monitors. i just ordered a balanced xlr to trs cable. i only get those noises when i'm gaming on my cpu but it's really really loud especially when my gpu kicks in on more graphics intensive games. i use my cpu for a mixed setup for audio mixing and gaming. i really hope this helps as i've tried every thing else.
I had a pair of Presonus Eris E5's. My noise was at least as loud as yours on RCA's. I bought a cheap (cablematters) brand balanced XLR to 1/8 AUX (into my PC motherboard, Realtek S1200A). The overall volume decreased by a HUGE amount, as did the noise (likely due to the volume), but the bee buzzing electrical noise was still sitting there in the background at idle. Returned those for a pair of Rokit RP5G4's. The noise decreased even further, but just barely. I'm tempted to buy a USB interface with XLR out, or one of those mini desktop amps with DAC and go passive. Most passive speakers are not flat, so that would be a downgrade. This is REALLY frustrating. I had a cheap pair of Logitech X140's with ZERO electrical noise.
Anything that goes into the Motherboard will result in an automatic static noise output. You got to remember, Those built in audio cards are connected and relayed into multiple different circuits within the motherboard. All those circuits creates the noise. I learned that when I got my desktop back in 2008. Definitely grab an Audio Interface for sure!! Btw, you can use TRS out as well, since that is also a Balanced option with the Rokit's (double check yours just in case though! )
@@OmoiSenpai I installed an old Tascam US2x2 interface I was using for a PC mic. Connected via balanced TRS, and now the noise is 100% gone. Too bad this interface only does 16-bit, 96khz. Other than that, I'm golden.
Thank You! TRS cables solved my problem completely. I only wish i saw your video before i shorted my soundcard, and my whole pc with instrument cables haha
I'm having the same issue. However, I do not want to use a patch cord. My new computer does not have a patch cord output. I'd rather use the RCA cable. Are you saying the only way to get rid of the static is to buy an interface and a balanced patch cord?
One of the other fixes is to go to control panel sound properties in your device and change the format , for examle i had mine on 16bit 48.000hz and i changed to 24bit and the humming is gone
I'm so glad I came across this video. My issue was fixed by the beginning of 2nd minute. I was so frustrated with this annoying sound and I had no idea that my LED strip lights are the cause of it. I simply changed the USB port from the back of the computer to the front, and the noise just stopped. Seems I just had to reposition it.
Just one extra advice: Do NOT plug your USB synth or sound card in your screen's USB output! Use a direct input in your laptop or PC. Took me fucking weeks to realise that.
I got a pair of Yamaha HS8 and this drives me crazy. None of these tips helped actually. It's almost the exact same sound from the video. The sound only occurs when my Apple Studio Display is plugged in on my macbook pro 14". Tried everything, new cables, different wall outputs, tin foil, these amazon clip-ons, disabled all radio frequency like bluetooth, wifi or cellular on my phone..let the studio display power the macbook and also tried it with the MBP magsafe power on. It's definitely about the Studio display, as soon as I unplug it it's gone. And the funny thing is, the sound gets loud and annoying only when I move the mouse cursor or something is going on on the display. The more there is going on on my screen (playing a video, fast scrolling or clicking) the more hum and buzzing. If anyone has another idea what I could try I would really appreciate. This drives me crazy.
Hey Christian. Those "amazon clip-ons," are those Ground lift adapters? I've just read a webpage regarding a situation just like yours. His solution was to buy a couple of ground lift adapters for both of his monitor speakers, and it worked out for him. www.macosaudio.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52239 It could stem from the points (the wall plugs) not being tapped into ground correctly. I would also suggest buying a socket tester plug if you do not have one already: amzn.to/3s9SZQy Goes without saying, but definitely take caution when working with wires, especially if they are live. (Saving my own skin here) lol. Hope that link can help!
@@cmg I'm in the same boat... please let me know if you find a solution. I'm about to throw my speakers (or myself) out of a window! By the way, I subscribe to your channel. Nice work!
@@thefunnyfitguy thanks man, I feel you! I'm this close to just buy new monitors that are shielded correctly..the HS8 are only shielded by wood instead of metal inside..
Thanks. Much better. Only trouble for me was that I ordered a cable with female on the XLR end and had to send them back and get one that was male on both ends. I am using 1/4" on one end and XLR on the other. Perfectly quiet now though. Thanks again.
Thank you for this video! I have been looking for this a lot. I just want to ask you if there is any difference between stereo jack cable and trs jack cable. Because they both have tip ring and sleeve.
I switched to the TPS cables and it completely removed the interference that I was previously getting. The only problem that I have now is that my monitor speakers are no longer as loud as they used to be before switching the cables (I also have the KRK speakers)
Hmm interesting, interesting. Are you sure you haven't accidentally reset or lowered the knobs in the back? Or perhaps something to do inside of the computer? You never know! Just in case.
@@OmoiSenpai yeah I checked, not sure why that happened but the lower volume i can deal with however the interference i was getting i could not so I've accepted this compromise
Thank you! I own the (BMR1 NEAR FIELD MONITORS) I was hearing static, I now know it was the LED setup in my desk that was causing the humming LOL :} thanks for the help!
Those adapters mentioned here will not help if grounding is the issue. The adapters do not actually create a ground when there is no ground wired up to the receptacle. They just allow you to plug a 3 prong plug (unsafely) into a 2 prong receptacle. The little metal piece on those is really just to keep them from falling out of the receptacle. If you have the 2 prong outlet, you will either need to go without ground (either unsafely or safely with a GCFI outlet installed) or have an earth ground cable installed by an electrician for the receptacle the speakers are connected to. I was watching this because I'm trying to see if there is a solution for fixing the wifi interference I'm getting from a grounded speaker with a balanced cable connected to it. The interference is coming from my iMac's wifi. When I turn the wifi off on the computer, it stops. If anyone has had this problem and was able to fix it without just turning the wifi off, please let me know.
Well I didn't know being new to this stuff. the guy at the guitar store sold me ts cables! I was wondering why the buzzing etc.... Well got the TRS today and its gone! Thank you !
My headset only buzzes when it's plugged into my TV set, but I'm not using a cable box. I only have a wireless setup and the only wired connections to my TV are the power plug and an outgoing HDMI plug for my DVD player. When I plug the headset into my computer there is no buzzing or crackling sound. By the way, my PC is plugged into a power strip and both the PC plug and the strip are 3 pronged (grounded). The TV plug only has 2 prongs so I doubt that going through a 3 pronged (grounded) cable would make any difference. The headset is the Samson S850 which is rated at 32 ohms if that matters any. I have a cheaper headset that doesn't have this issue, but again, the Samson S850 only has this issue when plugged into my TV and not when it's plugged into my PC. The cheaper headset also has a 3 black ring TRRS prong whereas the Samson headset has a 2 black ring stereo prong but it's plugged into a 4 pole TRRS audio extension cable. I guess the extension cable won't help if the device that's plugged into it doesn't also have a 4 pole TRRS plug. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the buzzing and crackling sound in this situation? By the way, my headset doesn't have the option to use a different cord.
Thanks! I had one guitar and one trs plugged in...I tested them in isolation and the TRS was quiet and the guitar jack buzzed! I do think the video could have been a little shorter bro. You will get more people liking your awesome content. Short and sweet.
Thank you sooooooo much! You’re video helped me fix the static sound from the speaker that is hooked up to my TV in 5 minutes!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😃😃😃😃. I just took the 3 plug 🔌 out and put it in another outlet. It may not have been what your video was about, but it gave me the idea to do it. Otherwise I would not have known to do anything about the static.
This fixed my studio monitor problem. I feel silly that it was this simple. I'm upgrading my audio interface, mac and Logic all at the same time and missed such a simple variable. I guess my former audio interface either compensated for the noise or didn't even register it. Anyways, thanks for help and saving my time. RUclips rules.
Alright. **my solution** was using power cables without grounding. in my country if you use american power cables, the ground is not plugged in. the reason for this is that my audio interface doesn't have any balanced outputs, so I had a ground loop. enjoy :)
Ground loop is the most common. But once I connect my DIY headphone amp which it properly grounded still got hums. Finally, I just solve it by moving the ground like of the transformer until I hear no noise, and that it was solved.
My Rokit 5s makes this low white noise once turned on. They are connected with balanced cables of two different brands. The white noise is audible if I get my ear too close to the tweeters. Also those prongs were already not present on the power cable when I bought them here in India.
Brotha Thank you.. I got a 6.5" epsilon monitor and couldnt shake the feedback.. changed outlets from surge protector striaght to the wall outlet and INSTANTLY sounds 100x better! Mush Love
yoo, this is the kind of information I was looking for. I've been using TS jack cables until now and there was a distinct 144hz hum when my monitor was doing work. I just ordered some TRS cables and I hope it works
changed to balanced cables, no luck separated power cables from audio, no luck changed pc, no luck checked earth loop in house, no luck moved house, no luck I'M CURSED! 😂😂
Simple sometimes is the best! Thanks! Was freaking out about this sound on my new IK multimedia I loud MTMs $350 each and that noise. Bless you my son!!!!
When it is used as a speaker cable, the signal goes through the tip and ring., and the shield acts as a grounding shield to protect against RF "inductance."
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Cool but mine are connected up the right way with balanced xlr , since 2 days they suddenly hiss just the same like you let us hear in the video. I got the feeling is due to bad capacitors too, also my krk 6s had black gunk all over the electrical board inside that has moist inside. A year ago I fixed is and replaced components that where burned , it fixed all the problems but now its hissing again. Better also check the main board inside if the caps are thick/blowed up, these caps dont cost much and a quite easy job to replace them yourself.
Could this be a ground loop problem that can be solved with a ground loop isolator? Just so I know if I need to purchase either balanced cables, or a grounf loop isolator
Some users wrote about using some USB ground loop like this one: iFi Audio iDefender3.0 USB Ground Loop Eliminator www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N3XKOLG/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2M1T9YSBKVQUY&psc=1 In some case it solved their issue and some other not. It is sure on one thing, having an audio interface not powered by the USB but from external DC PSU would help as well since you can now use a data USB cable or simply rebuilt your cable removing the 2x used for the power inside.
Hi Justin, thank you for this explanation. I've got a pair of iLoud MTM connected to my Steinberg audio interface and what I'm 100% sure to hear is my GPU working. Do you think that using balanced cables would solve the noise also in my case?
Have you tried using a different outlet in a different room, or part in your room? It could be some bad electric wiring as well. Or perhaps the power strip that you are using could be bad, or going bad.
Hi Justin. Thank you for the video. I have a vestax 05 mixer and it make a very loud noise coming out of my monitors(samson resolv A6). I was wondering if there is a way to get the TRS cable into some kind of adapter so that I could plug it in to my mixer. Since, my mixer only allows rca. Actually, I just checked and it's really loud in the headphones too. And that's a new thing. I know it's the mixer because when my friends plug in their mixers there's no humming issues. Thanks again
The other thing that can cause this is WIFI routers! I had a pair of Yamaha HS5s near my spectrum router and I couldn't figure out what was causing the interference out of my left monitor. I noticed the noise increased the closer I moved my router to my monitor! Moved my monitor away and the noise was gone
One of my guitarists has an actual server next to his computer. I gave him an interface so we'd all have the same interface and DAW, the hum he gets is unbelievable! I have the same set up, and don't even get hiss!
My audio interface a Beringer UM-2 causes this problem to my KRK studio monitors. The issue being the crappy Beringer only has RCA outputs. If i use balance cables will it actually fix this problem? Or should I get a better audio interface?
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I bought new Balanced 1/4" TRS (audio interface) to XLR (monitor) cables for my ADAM T5Vs. COMPLETELY SOLVED THIS ISSUE FOR ME. Not a peep. Audio is bliss now. Thanks, Justin
Jesus, man this fucking worked for me. I've had this sound coming out of my rokit's for literally years at different levels of tolerability. I cant believe I just needed different cables this entire time.
Ennit! I was just about to buy some adaptor to stop hiss and I saw this, problem solved!
I’ve tried many different cables and none have solved this issue
Thank you so much. It got almost perfect.
I had RCA cables to my studio monitors before I moved to a new apartment. Worked great without ground in outlet. But In my new place everything is grounded, which is good. It was so noisy with rca in grounded outlet.
Xrl to 6,3 balanced cable did the trick. Thanks again.
DUDE!!! You have literally saved my sanity with this video... I have tried every single thing I could to get rid of this noise while using a guitar lead... I mean, I have pulled my PC apart and put it back together, had my sockets rewired in my room, used different leads and cables, brought the PC to a repair shop, software upgrades, different PCs connected... It was as simple as this. Now I have no excuse for not recording other than laziness. I can't thank you enough. Let me know if you have a patreon or similar and I'll buy you a pint!
Like 4 years struggling with that terribly buzz... i thougt i have been using a balance wire but not at all. Thank you, you saved my life, after 4 years of suffering xD Respect!
same here. I thought it was balanced but it turned out not to be
i bought a pair of new Yamaha HS7 monitors, and they worked perfectly the first time i turned them on. went out of town for two weeks, turned them on, and got the same noise you hear in the beginning of your video. figured out that they were making noise even without any other cables being plugged into it(other than the power cord). tried multiple outlets too, and they all gave me the same results. i actually exchanged my HS7's for a new pair, and the new pair had the same problem. my theory is that someone in my building bought a new appliance, and that is what is giving me the interference. need to find a device that can help with this as moving out is not a option.
Have you figured it out?
I have just pulled my cable out to check what type of cable do I have, and then, when I put it back in, it fixed everything. How great is that?
hahaha yooo fonzi in the studio
No stg
Same looool no lie
if in doubt, switch it off then on again or pull it out and plug it back in 😁
I tried that here, but I had to wiggle it a bit and push it harder... now it works. 🤩 Thanks for the tip
Also check for lights with dimmer switches!! If that dimmer switch is on the same electrical group coming out of the main fuse box as your audio equipment it's almost a guarantee that dimmed lights will cause audio problems.
True that!
dude
thats literally the source of my white noise lmao. Thank u
damn i have wifi-dimmer switches everywhere...
Going to give this a try. I noticed mine has the ring. It's been bothering the shit out of me.
Also the arson joke omg lol
Hey bro did u give it a try and if so did it stop that buzzing noise? Thankyou
The cable made you shit. Oh my oh no that ain't good did you manage to get clean underpants?
Often those rubbish phones you you kiddies are bad they produce signal noise and when placed too near it produces a signature tone that all the mobile phones around the world, yes around the world cos the world earth is round. So get rid of those phones kiddies they are rubbish keep it out the room it is no wonder skywalker sound mix crap atmos today for star wars cos they have those crap phones.
@@andysummersthxcinemaandmyc7748 am i too high or is this stroke?
Bro just talked about nothing for 5 minutes
That’s called talent man, gotta stretch the vid in the content creation business!😂
Like most useless non-technical idiots that think what they are talking about.
I have the same issue atm, I guess it's just the fact that nothing is actually grounded and I have quite a lot of stuff plugged in the outlet, at least 15 devices or so. It is primarily caused by video devices such as pc videocard -> monitor etc. You can actually hear the mouse moving or when graphics is changing on screen. Balanced cables won't fix the problem. The only good way to solve it is to actually make sure everything is grounded properly and also prevent any ground loops as well. It does help to plug the monitor-speaker powercables as far away from other devices, maybe use a different outlet on the other end of the room for example, but this is not really an elegant solution :)
bruh you're literally the best
That’s the bloody noise I heard when I was setting up my equipment for a gig. Never happened to me before, but had to try and move the speakers around to minimise the electrical interference as much as possible. But all I ended up doing was changing to a different outlet, which solved the problem. Plus I was beside the electrical board for the lightning and microphone controls for the venue. Thanks for the advice.
The noise is most like caused by "Ground Loop", that mean different devices are connected to different ground. Simply connect all the devices to a common ground will fix it. By the way, it makes not much difference for XLR & RCA if the distance of cables are not very long if the cables are properly shielded and grounded. If your output is not balanced , using balanced cable will not have any effects.
I get it without any XLR cables, i plug directly into the wall and still get the constant 60hz humm is this still the same issue or could it be something else? The sound on the monitor is fine, its noticeable when the room is quiet though
Anyone that tried this and it didn't work try connecting the balanced TRS cable from your external audio card (outputs) to the mixer. This finally fixed my issue after 3 days of troubleshooting. Still using normal mono jacks from the mixer to the KRK speakers but that horid PC (processing from the CPU) noise has totally disappeared
Dude thank you! I've had this for ages (though *much* louder and more annoying), and I've been wondering how to fix it.
If none of the above fix your problem entirely, try running your powered speakers from a different power outlet that has nothing else running from it.
The cause of the noise can also be traced to the switch mode power supply that computers use, if it's on the same power circuit as the speakers.
Also POWERLINE Internet distribution in the house can be a major cause of digital noise getting into your mains, so try disabling it if you have it, to see if that solves the problem.
If you are in a apartment block and somebody else is using POWERLINE internet distribution, it can still effect your mains :( , they are trying to have it banned in Australia because it effects the radio frequencies used by the emergency services, that's how bad it can be.
Another source of noise can be traced to having power cables running near or across either USB and/or the speaker cables, you want to try and keep any cables that are carrying power as far away as you can from cables that are just carrying signal
If that static noise is caused by your aux cable try switching your devices in which the aux is plugged in- if it only occurs on your Pc or Laptop the port might be damaged or you have a bad sound card in which case you should look into buying either a new sound card or a seperate audio interface which is useful anyways. But I highly recommend you talk to an Expert first
1.STAND UP
2.Power on monitors
3.Pass your hand over the sides, back, bottom, top of studio monitor
4.Move your hand away and bring it back
5.If the sound goes away when over one side you
are receiving RF interference from somewhere behind/front of that side
-also try touching the power cable where it plugs into the monitor
then start from step 4
-it turns out wifi routers very close to your equipment can cause interference
-if all else fails look into ground loop isolators
EDIT* this vid is also helpful
ruclips.net/video/K-VTvaa7XDc/видео.html
This is what I've been looking for! I noticed that when my hand is touching the side of my monitor the popping goes away. I have a mesh system on the shelf underneath that same monitor. Could this be causing the issue?
@@michaelpetrino4261 Yes it’s possible. I found out my interference was from having my phone close to the monitor. Something about the Yamaha HS series that makes them less shielded to RF.
bro this took me so long to find. thank you
my dude, you just saved me from going crazy... just got a new pc and noticed this right away and has been driving me nuts, so I moved my pc tower away from the monitors thinking that would help but the noise was still there, so I turned my monitors volume ALL the way down on the back but still could hear that annoying noise, finally found your video and got some balanced TRS cables and the noise is gone!!! thank you man
I also just got a new computer. My laptop previous never did this! Even if I buy TRS cables how do I plug the new TRS cables into my computer?
@@Saoshaner You need an audio interface to go between your pc and monitors basically. also another issue I found when diagnosing this issue is on Dell motherboards turning off "C-States" power switching in your system bios can make this type of noise go away
Dude, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I feel so stupid for not knowing this was the answer. You just helped me SO much bro!
Hey there, I hope all is good. Thanks fir the viD. Do you provide studio troubleshooting services to your clients? I'm having connectivity issues with my Yamaha set up& every one is confused. Especially me lol
I don't really do services, but I do try to help them out if anything.
E-mail me at Justin.Bansraj@Gmail.com perhaps I can help you out with it!
@@OmoiSenpai Thank You! You will be receiving an email from me this week I appreciate your time💯
No wonder you have a lot of subs. You saved my ears. Thanks bro
Glad I could help ^_^
how long can u possibly take to get to the point
If anyone is wondering, some of those jagged sounds you can fix, but if you are annoyed by hiss in general, almost any class D amplifier will still have some even with high quality cables, a great sound card, and clean power.
True, but my monitors have class AB amplifiers and sometimes I get a weird crackling, buzzing, static sound. It usually goes away after a few seconds but will randomly come and go.
Haha! I had the static sound on and off for a year. I found the cable connected to my desktop and it was very taught with electrical wires hanging around it. I disconnected the cable, separated it from the others and let it hang loosely. Fixed the issue. Sounds so much better. I thought the problem was my speakers being faulty because they are old.
1. Noise should be absent even with an unbalanced connection. Using balanced simply avoids the problem, it does not resolve it.
2. Balanced is two twisted identical conductors carrying the signal (one in phase, one inverted) where the interference affects both conductors the same thus it is cancelled out. A third conductor forming a mesh around the signal conductors is grounded and provides additional shielding. Therefore:
3. Tip signal +, Ring signal -, Sleeve ground (on XLR: 1 ground, 2 signal +, 3 signal -)
4. the actual problem in a self-powered monitor is caused when Power Ground is internally connected to Audio Ground within the device. It will require a qualified electronics technician to resolve it.
I hope this helps.
To anyone still looking for a solution:
I've had that exact electrical noise at 2:04 on my Yamaha HS5's for years that I could never get rid of. It would sound like that whether or not I had audio or video running on my computer... and just audible enough to be annoying as fuck. I have a power conditioner, balanced TRS cables, using balanced outputs on my interface, having the monitors and computer on the same circuit, and then on different circuits, etc. nothing worked. I considered the Morley Hum X Exterminator, the Pyle Hum Eliminator, and the Behringer HD400 Hum Destroyer, but these all had bad reviews online that said it degraded the sound quality so I didn't bother trying those. Today, I found a solution that fixed the issue 100% for about $200 CAD..... the Radial SB-6 Stage Bug Isolator. Grab an extra short pair of balanced TRS cables as well to use with this. So for me, instead of interface -> monitors, it goes now interface -> SB-6 -> monitors. Press the two ground buttons on the SB-6 to remove the electrical noise. This solution works for those using 1/4" speaker cables, but if you're using XLR cables then you could get the Radial Ice Cube (you'd need 2 because they're single channel but they're only about $100 each) or the Radial TWIN ISO Twin Isolator would do the trick if you prefer a 2 channel one at a higher cost of around $400. Obviously these are expensive solutions but it worked for me %100 they are dead silent so I'm happy. Radial makes great audio products, I highly recommend the SB-6 if you're having this issue. You won't regret it.
$200 though.. may as well buy another krk rokit monitor in that case..
@@kramer911 Your ears and sanity ain't worth $200? Maybe you need a better job. And never get KRK's man, never do that to yourself.
man ive been having the same issues with my yamaha hs8 monitors. i just ordered a balanced xlr to trs cable. i only get those noises when i'm gaming on my cpu but it's really really loud especially when my gpu kicks in on more graphics intensive games. i use my cpu for a mixed setup for audio mixing and gaming. i really hope this helps as i've tried every thing else.
@@RyanLBC Hosa trs to dual xlr cables fixed my problem with my krks completely. Was shocked
THANK YOU!! I've been trying to figure out how to fix this for so long, turns out I just needed some balanced cables! You rock dude!
I had a pair of Presonus Eris E5's. My noise was at least as loud as yours on RCA's. I bought a cheap (cablematters) brand balanced XLR to 1/8 AUX (into my PC motherboard, Realtek S1200A). The overall volume decreased by a HUGE amount, as did the noise (likely due to the volume), but the bee buzzing electrical noise was still sitting there in the background at idle. Returned those for a pair of Rokit RP5G4's. The noise decreased even further, but just barely.
I'm tempted to buy a USB interface with XLR out, or one of those mini desktop amps with DAC and go passive. Most passive speakers are not flat, so that would be a downgrade. This is REALLY frustrating. I had a cheap pair of Logitech X140's with ZERO electrical noise.
Anything that goes into the Motherboard will result in an automatic static noise output. You got to remember, Those built in audio cards are connected and relayed into multiple different circuits within the motherboard. All those circuits creates the noise. I learned that when I got my desktop back in 2008. Definitely grab an Audio Interface for sure!!
Btw, you can use TRS out as well, since that is also a Balanced option with the Rokit's (double check yours just in case though! )
@@OmoiSenpai I installed an old Tascam US2x2 interface I was using for a PC mic. Connected via balanced TRS, and now the noise is 100% gone. Too bad this interface only does 16-bit, 96khz. Other than that, I'm golden.
Took out the unbalanced rca cables and that worked! Thanks!
I've been waiting for this nobody has a good video showing the setup of this
The Man-Slayer ^_^ Hopefully this vid can help out if anything!
Blessings bro, I was about to buy an expensive USB noise shielder thing but all I needed were some balanced cables 😁
to this day it's not a common knowledge. thank you so much you saved my monitors! that noise was annoying :)
Mine buzzes just being on with out an input cable
same
Same here
It might be dirty power from your electrical outlet and/or interference from your computer and wifi.
@@bobtheman1 So what can one do in this situation?
Check for ground on your electrical outlet. Watch this: ruclips.net/video/m3aL_LDKm9U/видео.html
I can't hear yours because of all my noise
Thank You! TRS cables solved my problem completely. I only wish i saw your video before i shorted my soundcard, and my whole pc with instrument cables haha
I'm having the same issue. However, I do not want to use a patch cord. My new computer does not have a patch cord output. I'd rather use the RCA cable. Are you saying the only way to get rid of the static is to buy an interface and a balanced patch cord?
One of the other fixes is to go to control panel sound properties in your device and change the format , for examle i had mine on 16bit 48.000hz and i changed to 24bit and the humming is gone
Where can I find the control panel sound properties?
@@COSCOSBEATS what OS are you on?
Thanks so much for this....!!!....I have the same problem and will try balanced cables....out of interest is this noise called RF interference...??
What kind of camera & lens did you record this video with? The quality looks amazing
Hey! It was a Pancake Lens 24 mm by Canon. the 1:2.8 F Stop one. I had the settings set on the Auto function though
Justin Omoi thanks a lot for responding. What kind of camera do you have the pancake lens on?
I'm so glad I came across this video. My issue was fixed by the beginning of 2nd minute. I was so frustrated with this annoying sound and I had no idea that my LED strip lights are the cause of it. I simply changed the USB port from the back of the computer to the front, and the noise just stopped. Seems I just had to reposition it.
This was exactly the Problem I had
This helped a lot!
Thank you very much!! 👍🏼
Dude you saved my life, thank you so much
Glad to help ^_^
Just one extra advice: Do NOT plug your USB synth or sound card in your screen's USB output! Use a direct input in your laptop or PC. Took me fucking weeks to realise that.
What is the screen usb output ?
I got a pair of Yamaha HS8 and this drives me crazy. None of these tips helped actually. It's almost the exact same sound from the video.
The sound only occurs when my Apple Studio Display is plugged in on my macbook pro 14". Tried everything, new cables, different wall outputs, tin foil, these amazon clip-ons, disabled all radio frequency like bluetooth, wifi or cellular on my phone..let the studio display power the macbook and also tried it with the MBP magsafe power on. It's definitely about the Studio display, as soon as I unplug it it's gone. And the funny thing is, the sound gets loud and annoying only when I move the mouse cursor or something is going on on the display. The more there is going on on my screen (playing a video, fast scrolling or clicking) the more hum and buzzing. If anyone has another idea what I could try I would really appreciate. This drives me crazy.
Hey Christian. Those "amazon clip-ons," are those Ground lift adapters?
I've just read a webpage regarding a situation just like yours. His solution was to buy a couple of ground lift adapters for both of his monitor speakers, and it worked out for him.
www.macosaudio.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=52239
It could stem from the points (the wall plugs) not being tapped into ground correctly.
I would also suggest buying a socket tester plug if you do not have one already: amzn.to/3s9SZQy
Goes without saying, but definitely take caution when working with wires, especially if they are live. (Saving my own skin here) lol.
Hope that link can help!
@@OmoiSenpai thanks man will check it out.. I was talking about those small clips you can put on cables (dont know the name in english)
@@cmg I'm in the same boat... please let me know if you find a solution. I'm about to throw my speakers (or myself) out of a window!
By the way, I subscribe to your channel. Nice work!
@@thefunnyfitguy thanks man, I feel you! I'm this close to just buy new monitors that are shielded correctly..the HS8 are only shielded by wood instead of metal inside..
I'm dealing with the same, on a HS8 set too. If you found a solution, please let me know!
Swapping to a different power socket from the wall fixed it for me, thanks a lot
Thanks. Much better. Only trouble for me was that I ordered a cable with female on the XLR end and had to send them back and get one that was male on both ends. I am using 1/4" on one end and XLR on the other. Perfectly quiet now though. Thanks again.
Thank you for this video! I have been looking for this a lot. I just want to ask you if there is any difference between stereo jack cable and trs jack cable. Because they both have tip ring and sleeve.
I switched to the TPS cables and it completely removed the interference that I was previously getting. The only problem that I have now is that my monitor speakers are no longer as loud as they used to be before switching the cables (I also have the KRK speakers)
Hmm interesting, interesting. Are you sure you haven't accidentally reset or lowered the knobs in the back? Or perhaps something to do inside of the computer? You never know! Just in case.
@@OmoiSenpai yeah I checked, not sure why that happened but the lower volume i can deal with however the interference i was getting i could not so I've accepted this compromise
Thanks, double checked my cable and one of them was not insulated but the other was. Changed it out and problem gone, thanks man
Sweet ^_^ glad to hear that the pesky sound is gone!
I haven't checked yet if this happens to solve my personal issue - but thanks man! this video was informative and fun to watch 🤙
Man you're awesome. This video helped a lot. Thanks
A nice vid, thanks Justin! A note though: balanced cables work optimally if you also have balanced OUTPUTS. Not all interfaces have them.
Sweet! Glad it's as simple as that. Thanks buddy.
Thank you! I own the (BMR1 NEAR FIELD MONITORS) I was hearing static, I now know it was the LED setup in my desk that was causing the humming LOL :} thanks for the help!
You’re welcome ^_^ and yes sadly the LED’s look great, but it causes those noises :(
Those adapters mentioned here will not help if grounding is the issue. The adapters do not actually create a ground when there is no ground wired up to the receptacle. They just allow you to plug a 3 prong plug (unsafely) into a 2 prong receptacle. The little metal piece on those is really just to keep them from falling out of the receptacle. If you have the 2 prong outlet, you will either need to go without ground (either unsafely or safely with a GCFI outlet installed) or have an earth ground cable installed by an electrician for the receptacle the speakers are connected to. I was watching this because I'm trying to see if there is a solution for fixing the wifi interference I'm getting from a grounded speaker with a balanced cable connected to it. The interference is coming from my iMac's wifi. When I turn the wifi off on the computer, it stops. If anyone has had this problem and was able to fix it without just turning the wifi off, please let me know.
Well I didn't know being new to this stuff. the guy at the guitar store sold me ts cables! I was wondering why the buzzing etc.... Well got the TRS today and its gone! Thank you !
I'm glad it worked out for you! Good luck with the music works :D
My headset only buzzes when it's plugged into my TV set, but I'm not using a cable box. I only have a wireless setup and the only wired connections to my TV are the power plug and an outgoing HDMI plug for my DVD player. When I plug the headset into my computer there is no buzzing or crackling sound. By the way, my PC is plugged into a power
strip and both the PC plug and the strip are 3 pronged (grounded). The TV plug only has 2 prongs so I doubt that going through a 3 pronged (grounded) cable would make any difference. The headset is the Samson S850 which is rated at 32 ohms if that matters any. I have a cheaper headset that doesn't have this issue, but again, the Samson S850 only has this issue when plugged into my TV and not when it's plugged into my PC. The cheaper headset also has a 3 black ring TRRS prong whereas the Samson headset has a 2 black ring stereo prong but it's plugged into a 4 pole TRRS audio extension cable. I guess the extension cable won't help if the device that's plugged into it doesn't also have a 4 pole TRRS plug. Is there anything I can do to get rid of the buzzing and crackling sound in this situation? By the way, my headset doesn't have the option to use a different cord.
Thanks! I had one guitar and one trs plugged in...I tested them in isolation and the TRS was quiet and the guitar jack buzzed! I do think the video could have been a little shorter bro. You will get more people liking your awesome content. Short and sweet.
Thank you sooooooo much! You’re video helped me fix the static sound from the speaker that is hooked up to my TV in 5 minutes!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾😃😃😃😃.
I just took the 3 plug 🔌 out and put it in another outlet. It may not have been what your video was about, but it gave me the idea to do it. Otherwise I would not have known to do anything about the static.
This fixed my studio monitor problem. I feel silly that it was this simple. I'm upgrading my audio interface, mac and Logic all at the same time and missed such a simple variable. I guess my former audio interface either compensated for the noise or didn't even register it. Anyways, thanks for help and saving my time. RUclips rules.
awesome advice man! unplugged mine from the power strip and put them into a splitter and it cut the noises right out! Thanks Bro!!!!!!
Similar Identical....my new favorite phrase!
Alright.
**my solution** was using power cables without grounding. in my country if you use american power cables, the ground is not plugged in.
the reason for this is that my audio interface doesn't have any balanced outputs, so I had a ground loop.
enjoy :)
Ground loop is the most common. But once I connect my DIY headphone amp which it properly grounded still got hums. Finally, I just solve it by moving the ground like of the transformer until I hear no noise, and that it was solved.
My Rokit 5s makes this low white noise once turned on. They are connected with balanced cables of two different brands. The white noise is audible if I get my ear too close to the tweeters. Also those prongs were already not present on the power cable when I bought them here in India.
Thanks dude. This was happening to me even with TRS cables and I thought I'd contracted tinnitus... I found the problem was in the XLR Mic cables.
Brotha Thank you.. I got a 6.5" epsilon monitor and couldnt shake the feedback.. changed outlets from surge protector striaght to the wall outlet and INSTANTLY sounds 100x better! Mush Love
yoo, this is the kind of information I was looking for. I've been using TS jack cables until now and there was a distinct 144hz hum when my monitor was doing work. I just ordered some TRS cables and I hope it works
It completely fixed my problem
changed to balanced cables, no luck
separated power cables from audio, no luck
changed pc, no luck
checked earth loop in house, no luck
moved house, no luck
I'M CURSED! 😂😂
Never Lucky :P
How about... Change the Speakers?
@@OmoiSenpai also tried that haha! I've officially given up
thanks for the help mate
You what was the switch you changed in the beginning of the video???
The off switch 😂😂
The Power Switch :P
@@OmoiSenpai 🤣😂🤣
I thought you hit specific knob to change the sound preference 😵💫
I have that exact same noise in my monitors even using balanced 1/4 ‘’ > XLR balanced cables
Simple sometimes is the best! Thanks! Was freaking out about this sound on my new IK multimedia I loud MTMs $350 each and that noise. Bless you my son!!!!
It works, thank you.
You helped me a lot.
When it is used as a speaker cable, the signal goes through the tip and ring., and the shield acts as a grounding shield to protect against RF "inductance."
Just a quick reminder, if you've searched for this video, and it helped you out! Don't be afraid to hit subscribe. I do a lot of music things on here that will benefit you as a music creator!
i cant hear it caz my ones are doing it 2
@@darragh5735 Hope you find the way to fix it!
Cool but mine are connected up the right way with balanced xlr , since 2 days they suddenly hiss just the same like you let us hear in the video.
I got the feeling is due to bad capacitors too, also my krk 6s had black gunk all over the electrical board inside that has moist inside.
A year ago I fixed is and replaced components that where burned , it fixed all the problems but now its hissing again.
Better also check the main board inside if the caps are thick/blowed up, these caps dont cost much and a quite easy job to replace them yourself.
buying the three to two adapter cured my problem but that's the same as taking the middle plug out unless you ground the adapter.
Awesome mate, fixed my issues.
Could this be a ground loop problem that can be solved with a ground loop isolator? Just so I know if I need to purchase either balanced cables, or a grounf loop isolator
Some users wrote about using some USB ground loop like this one: iFi Audio iDefender3.0 USB Ground Loop Eliminator
www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01N3XKOLG/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=A2M1T9YSBKVQUY&psc=1
In some case it solved their issue and some other not. It is sure on one thing, having an audio interface not powered by the USB but from external DC PSU would help as well since you can now use a data USB cable or simply rebuilt your cable removing the 2x used for the power inside.
Hi Justin, thank you for this explanation. I've got a pair of iLoud MTM connected to my Steinberg audio interface and what I'm 100% sure to hear is my GPU working. Do you think that using balanced cables would solve the noise also in my case?
Did you solve this? I have the same with my speakers, annoying buzzing sound when the GPU is under load. Desperate for a solution.
@@bart4375 I picked up some TRS cables having the same issue, I'll let you know how it goes
@@marvingeorge8856 I got a USB isolator which completely solved the issue.
@@bart4375 I did too, but my problem remains, I'm hoping the TRS solves them
@@marvingeorge8856 Best of luck!
you made me very happy today. thank you.
what if all of your cables are balanced, and you are still getting that noise?
Have you tried using a different outlet in a different room, or part in your room? It could be some bad electric wiring as well.
Or perhaps the power strip that you are using could be bad, or going bad.
I got JBL I have the same problem i use without interface or with interface I hear the buzzzzzzzzz squeeze where can i buy it ?
Thank you Justin
Funny that I can actually hear buzzing in this video as the camera keeps focusing lol.
😂🤣😭
Thanks! Is there anything like RCA to miniplug balanced cable?
Hi Justin. Thank you for the video. I have a vestax 05 mixer and it make a very loud noise coming out of my monitors(samson resolv A6). I was wondering if there is a way to get the TRS cable into some kind of adapter so that I could plug it in to my mixer. Since, my mixer only allows rca. Actually, I just checked and it's really loud in the headphones too. And that's a new thing. I know it's the mixer because when my friends plug in their mixers there's no humming issues. Thanks again
What type of camera are you using? This is the best "visual" I've seen on here yet.
The other thing that can cause this is WIFI routers! I had a pair of Yamaha HS5s near my spectrum router and I couldn't figure out what was causing the interference out of my left monitor. I noticed the noise increased the closer I moved my router to my monitor! Moved my monitor away and the noise was gone
This was my issue, I had a Ethernet cable plugged into my laptop and as soon as I unplugged it, boom fixed..
One of my guitarists has an actual server next to his computer. I gave him an interface so we'd all have the same interface and DAW, the hum he gets is unbelievable! I have the same set up, and don't even get hiss!
Thanks bro you just gained yourself a like and subscription no more annoying sound do to your awesome video!
What if you use (balanced) XLR cables and get the same noise, and you don't have the ability to switch to another power supply?
Are you using a soundcard (computer) or audio interface to drive the monitors?
tnx for great video . i'v a problem. When I change the orientation of my monitor the noise stops . How is it fixed and where is the problem?
Yo Ive been wondering this forever
My audio interface a Beringer UM-2 causes this problem to my KRK studio monitors. The issue being the crappy Beringer only has RCA outputs. If i use balance cables will it actually fix this problem? Or should I get a better audio interface?
My laptop speakers were doing this last night at 3am and So I slept on the couch last night thanks for the fix
Awesome! Thanks for this, sorted my speaker issue 😎🤘🏻
I am glad that it worked out for ya ^_^