logitech88
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Hey Everyone,
Long time lurker, first time poster! I need some advice.
Here is my setup:
The Problem
I just purchased a gorgeous pair of Rockit R6 SE G1's and the M-audio sound card and I've been having some odd interference issues. When I scroll online or perform any gesture on my Mac, I hear some odd electronic feedback of the action.
There is a permanent buzz/hiss coming through the monitors at all times, and I'm forced to keep the levels very low to avoid my music being overtaken by the buzz. The Rockit's are plugged in via a quarter-inch balanced cable, into the RCA output on the on the M-Audio sound card, an unbalanced sound card.
While plugging my iPod directly in to the KRK's, the sound is FLAWLESS, no hiss, buzz, no problems at any level of volume. The problem only presents itself when connected to the iMac. When I plug my Shure SRH-840's into the headphone output on the M-Audio, I hear no problems at all.
What I've tried
Any suggestions? I love the KRK's but this buzz is killing me and ruining the accuracy and clarity of the audio! I'm looking into power conditioning solutions now. Any other words of advice would be greatly appreciated!
Long time lurker, first time poster! I need some advice.
Here is my setup:
- iMac 27" i7
- M-Audio FireWire Audiophile
- Pair of Rokit R6 SE G1
The Problem
I just purchased a gorgeous pair of Rockit R6 SE G1's and the M-audio sound card and I've been having some odd interference issues. When I scroll online or perform any gesture on my Mac, I hear some odd electronic feedback of the action.
There is a permanent buzz/hiss coming through the monitors at all times, and I'm forced to keep the levels very low to avoid my music being overtaken by the buzz. The Rockit's are plugged in via a quarter-inch balanced cable, into the RCA output on the on the M-Audio sound card, an unbalanced sound card.
While plugging my iPod directly in to the KRK's, the sound is FLAWLESS, no hiss, buzz, no problems at any level of volume. The problem only presents itself when connected to the iMac. When I plug my Shure SRH-840's into the headphone output on the M-Audio, I hear no problems at all.
What I've tried
- Purchased new cables, this time RCA to RCA. Problem worsened.
- Tried running the KRK's through a totally different Native Instruments DJ sound card and a new quarter inch connection Y cable. Problem worsened.
- Plugged the entire set up into a different power bar, different room. No difference.
Any suggestions? I love the KRK's but this buzz is killing me and ruining the accuracy and clarity of the audio! I'm looking into power conditioning solutions now. Any other words of advice would be greatly appreciated!