Jump to content

Audio hum and beeping...

TommyF
By TommyF
in Audio
 Share
Posted

So a few days ago I plugged my Sony MDR-1A headphones into the front audio out and got a LOT of hum and beeping but when I plug the headphones into the back of my desktop I get perfect audio. I am wondering what's wrong?
I want to use my front audio because it's around 50cm away which means I don't have to use an extension chord :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
2 minutes ago, TommyF said:

So a few days ago I plugged my Sony MDR-1A headphones into the front audio out and got a LOT of hum and beeping but when I plug the headphones into the back of my desktop I get perfect audio. I am wondering what's wrong?
I want to use my front audio because it's around 50cm away which means I don't have to use an extension chord :)

probably something wrong with the front audio and check nothing is actually inside of the jack

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

its called EMI

thats what you get when you cross the front panel audio cables over a bunch of power cables behind your motherboard

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

Spoiler

Ryzen 3950X | AMD Vega Frontier Edition | ASUS X570 Pro WS | Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB | NZXT H500 | Seasonic Prime Fanless TX-700 | Custom loop | Coolermaster SK630 White | Logitech MX Master 2S | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Pro 512GB | Samsung 58" 4k TV | Scarlett 2i4 | 2x AT2020

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author
Just now, Enderman said:

its called EMI

thats what you get when you cross the front panel audio cables over a bunch of power cables behind your motherboard

Oh! So maybe just try to run the audio cable away from all the other cables and see if it works then?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
8 minutes ago, TommyF said:

Oh! So maybe just try to run the audio cable away from all the other cables and see if it works then?

it will reduce it, but it will never be gone since it still crosses over traces on the PCB

the best solution is to use an external DAC or plug a 3.5mm extension into the back of your PC and just plug into that

NEW PC build: Blank Heaven   minimalist white and black PC     Old S340 build log "White Heaven"        The "LIGHTCANON" flashlight build log        Project AntiRoll (prototype)        Custom speaker project

Spoiler

Ryzen 3950X | AMD Vega Frontier Edition | ASUS X570 Pro WS | Corsair Vengeance LPX 64GB | NZXT H500 | Seasonic Prime Fanless TX-700 | Custom loop | Coolermaster SK630 White | Logitech MX Master 2S | Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Pro 512GB | Samsung 58" 4k TV | Scarlett 2i4 | 2x AT2020

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted
  • Author

Ok, well thank you all for such quick response

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites
Posted

If that doesn't work, please consult the Audio Interference Troubleshooting Guide. Ask if you have questions or don't know where to start.

Audio Reference • Cutting the Crap • 7.1 Headphones? • Audio Interference Troubleshooting Guide
REVIEWS • HiFiMan HE-560 • Beyerdynamic T1 2. Generation • Schiit Bifrost 4490 • Schiit Valhalla 2
RECOMMENDATIONS • The Audio Board's Recommended Gear

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing Audio

×