When I plug my laptop into it, and then play music through my laptop I get really bad cyclical sound ... is there a way to filter this out?
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Consider using a ground loop noise isolator. PAC SNI-1/3.5 3.5-mm Ground Loop Noise Isolator Works with iPod/Zune/iRiver and Others
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I do not think so. Be careful with inverters of this type. They are called "modified sine wave inverters" And what you really need is termed a "True Sine Wave Inverter." A modified sine wave inverter delivers a digital wave form that over time will destroy your laptop. It also is very probable that it is what is causing your problems. A "True Sine Wave Inverter" produces a real waveform and also switches at 60HZ. It gives the same purity of,power as your electric company does. However these are more expensive then the modified sine wave models are. Most of those come with warnings not to use any devices that need chargers.. Examples of true sine wave inverters are made by Samlex, Xantrex, ( my two favorite producers ) and a few other companies.
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Use a Isobar/Tripp-Lite UltraBlok428 and not only will all be well, your laptop will like the power produced better.
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While it is true that a modified sine wave inverter may damage certain types of electronic devices, that's really more of the exception than the rule. There are two different things that you need to be concerned about: appliances that use AC motors and certain classes of delicate medical equipment. If your electronics don't fall into either of those categories, then you're good to go with a modified sine wave inverter - and you saved a bunch of money to boot. reference to above information. http://cartech.about.com/od/Power/f/Will-A-Modified-Sine-Wave-Inverter-Damage-My-Electronics.htm While it is true that a modified sine wave inverter may damage certain types of electronic devices, that's really more of the exception than the rule. There are two different things that you need to be concerned about: appliances that use AC motors and certain classes of delicate medical equipment. If your electronics don't fall into either of those categories, then you're good to go with a modified sine wave inverter - and you saved a bunch of money to boot. reference to above information.... » Read More While it is true that a modified sine wave inverter may damage certain types of electronic devices, that's really more of the exception than the rule. There are two different things that you need to be concerned about: appliances that use AC motors and certain classes of delicate medical equipment. If your electronics don't fall into either of those categories, then you're good to go with a modified sine wave inverter - and you saved a bunch of money to boot. reference to above information. http://cartech.about.com/od/Power/f/Will-A-Modified-Sine-Wave-Inverter-Damage-My-Electronics.htm « Show Less
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Is normal that noise when you use a computer. You have to use a noise suppressor between the computer and the speaker.
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I'm a novice with electronics, but you could try hooking up a pair of PC computer speakers and plugging them in to the headphone jack to see if the problem persists in the new speakers. it could possibly bypass the problem and give you better sound quality. If not, there must be a problem with the soundcard and time for a tech to check it out. If it's warranty, get a estimate from experienced tv repair before you take it to where HCL uses, I've heard not so nice things about their work, google them for reviews of their company. Sorry, I don't remember name, but you'll find it in some of the bad reviews on Amazon. See if you can better advise, but I should be pretty close. Sorry I meant TCL. I'm a novice with electronics, but you could try hooking up a pair of PC computer speakers and plugging them in to the headphone jack to see if the problem persists in the new speakers. it could possibly bypass the problem and give you better sound quality. If not, there must be a problem with the soundcard and time for a tech to check it out. If it's warranty, get a estimate from experienced tv repair before you take it to where HCL uses, I've heard not so nice things about their work, google them for reviews of their company. Sorry, I don't remember name, but you'll find it in some of the... » Read More I'm a novice with electronics, but you could try hooking up a pair of PC computer speakers and plugging them in to the headphone jack to see if the problem persists in the new speakers. it could possibly bypass the problem and give you better sound quality. If not, there must be a problem with the soundcard and time for a tech to check it out. If it's warranty, get a estimate from experienced tv repair before you take it to where HCL uses, I've heard not so nice things about their work, google them for reviews of their company. Sorry, I don't remember name, but you'll find it in some of the bad reviews on Amazon. See if you can better advise, but I should be pretty close. Sorry I meant TCL. « Show Less
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No digital out on the laptop. I use a Usb audio interface with a digital output
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I'm not sure as to the "why," but there is a kind of hollow sound when listening to music or speeches when playing through a laptop's sound card. Sounds okay when playing CS:GO and BF4 though... Some headphones just are power hungry I guess. For the price tag, I was hoping to get at least comparable sound to my AT-A900x headphones, but no go.
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I don't think I've heard any on mine. If you are hearing the hum while using the RCA jacks then maybe trying unplugging it from USB/have the turntable and speakers on separate outlets. If you are hearing it over USB then maybe just try the same isolation but between the computer and the turntable.
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Sound comes from the computer, not the monitor. Plug your speakers into your computer.
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You need 'line level' not 'mic level' inputs on the PC, otherwise the signal will be way too strong and, thus, distorted (mic output is much lower than line output). Most basic PCs, especially laptops, have 'mic in' and not 'line in' (the laptop I'm typing this on right now doesn't even have a 'mic in'). If you have a soundcard with 'line in' inputs, then you could do it. Having said all that, it might be possible to adjust the signal with Audacity using 'mic in', so that it doesn't distort, but I am guessing. I just know from using Cakewalk (precursor to Sonar) in the old days that it didn't work like that. You could try it and report back on your experience, good or bad.
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I have not noticed it. But I use it only for playing DVD with sales info in the Salon. There is a lot of background noise there so I may not be as tuned in to it. Sorry. Ill hope someone else has a better answer for you.
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Well, let me qualify my response, not unless the 'appliance' you have plugged in to happens to produce a humming sound. For whatever reason that is. LMAO!
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No. And it's actually possible to play something through Bluetooth AND through the wired jack. I have accidentally had music playing from my phone (connected with Bluetooth) and also through my laptop at the same time.
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It sounds like a small desktop. So its relative to the surrounding environment. If you have only have a fan-less laptop you will notice when its running.
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You can plug it into your laptop's headphone jack (assuming it has one). However - my laptop has a crappy built-in sound card, so the audio quality was bad. I ended up getting a USB sound card (about $50) and plugged the speakers into that - much better. I'd say try it straight in first and see if you are OK with the sound.
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It all depends on what program you are using. I purchased the garage band app, which is awesome. But i did come across the issue you are asking about, and in the Garage Band app, you have to turn on the monitor to hear yourself play. The ishred app that you get for free with the cable doesnt have too many options so i deleted it. Any more questions feel free to ask. But if the monitor function is on, and u still have no sound, then the cable may be bad.
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Sometimes this is interference from something else in the room. Is the base too close to a wireless or cell phone? Even a heating pad or fan can do this. Electric blanket? Laptop? If there's no other electrical device in the area and this still happens, sounds like a bad set.
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Toshiba bundles their laptops with a program called "DTS Sound". Find this program, and turn it off. It works much better after this.
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This sounds like a tablet problem. If it works fine with laptop and cell phone, but the tablet has low sound out, you should test the tablet out with other speakers/headsets to isolate problems.