[mencargo]

Hi there, I have Audio Technica A900 with E-MU 0404 USB, and I often receive electrostatic discharges from the headphones while listening to music (like once or twice a day), they aren't strong, I'm only concerned about the wellbeing of the headphones and DAC.
Is this normal?
Is it MY electrostatic charge the cause? (I have carpet floor)

 

[MaloS]

This is definitely not a new story with AT's, search around for it.

I had not experienced this issue ever singe I got a power conditioner - dunno about others.

 

[mencargo]

I have a No-Break with built-in Regulator for my computer stuff
:S
Maybe it's not enough.
What power conditioner do you have?

 

[b0dhi]

You would most likely be causing a static shock to the headphones, not receiving one from them, thanks to your carpet floor. Wear an anti-static strap for a couple of days and see if that stops the shocks. If so, your carpet is the problem.

 

[Fing]

I work in a carpeted, air-conditioned environment and sometimes it gets really bad. I seem to be a natural grounding rod anyway (woolly jumpers!) and I've gotten some pretty nasty zaps from my L3000