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Computers & Mixers
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| Eric Siefer |
Ok maybe this is something everyone already knows or supposed to know but I just realized something this other day.
I have my mixer recording output going into my computer line-in for recording. And recall when you turn on your mixer and your speakers are on theres a loud popping noise.
So anyway I just realized when I turn my mixer on that same zap that makes the sound on the speakers is essentially frying my computer little by little.
Now when I turn the mixer on I disconnect the cables going into the computer and reconnect when its on.
Does anyone else do this? or am I takin an extra precaution that isn't worth the time? |
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| alligator |
| any precaution is worth the effort of having to fix something once it's broken (in my mind). and since it won't take you too long to disconnect and conncet the cables why wouldn't it be worth it. |
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| trancecadet |
| quote: | Originally posted by alligator
any precaution is worth the effort of having to fix something once it's broken (in my mind). and since it won't take you too long to disconnect and conncet the cables why wouldn't it be worth it. |
downside = connections end up wearing, especially 3.5mm jacks commonly found on pc soundcards. horrible things...
i just make sure everything is turned right down after use. I only get that popping if the i leave everything normal. |
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| alligator |
you have the option of only disconnecting on the mixer side and plugging it in after it's on.
or turn on your mixer first then your computer, and thus not having to unplug the wires all the time. |
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| trancecadet |
i shouldve said i only ever get that popping sound when my amp is left on and at its usual volume and then i turn my mixer on..
so like alligator says just turn your mixer on first then the pc then amp last if you use one
get into the habit of turning all the volumes down after use. Once its natural you'll never forget.. on the subjects of habits i have weird ones.. like when im finished i have this procedure... volumes/gains down, pitch sliders to 0% and slipmats lined up so they can be read :D |
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| alligator |
| quote: | Originally posted by trancecadet
like when im finished i have this procedure... volumes/gains down, pitch sliders to 0% and slipmats lined up so they can be read :D |
interesting b/c i thought i might be alone in turning everything to their default settings once i'm done with the set. |
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| stevieboy32808 |
| This happened to me also. Just take all the precautions necessary and as another precaution make sure the volume is all the way down before turning on your gear. You don't want to blow out a fuse in any of your speakers or overload your equipment. |
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