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Weird static from aux out / headphones...

prglewis 12:06 AM - 17 February, 2010
I have a really weird static problem which I can't seem to figure out.

I've connected the aux out of my TTM57 to the aux in of my computer speakers, and its outputting quite a loud static signal, not just noise also a slight buzzing. Here are the strange things about it:

- It happens when the mixer is turned off as well as on!
- It actually gets louder when the mixer is switched off
- It stops when the mixer is unplugged

The headphones also register some static but slightly differently:

- Its not as loud and is just noise, no buzzing
- It does stop when the mixer is switched off (but still plugged in)
- It stops when the mixer is unplugged from the computer speakers, at either end of the connection
- If I put the headphone volume up the static sound fades away when the volume reaches 12 o'clock (5/10), then reintroduces itself when maxing out the volume (which is understandable). I usually don't put the headphone volume past about 9 o'clock (2/10) as it gets pretty loud!

I'm completely stumped by this one... any ideas??

Cheers!
Dj Ohh 6:21 PM - 18 February, 2010
Make sure that both things are plugged into the same powerstrip.
If it continues try lifting the ground on the mixer by using a plug adapter.
good luck.
prglewis 5:19 PM - 19 February, 2010
I tried plugging them into the same powerstrip but its still happening. I also plugged the mixer into the main socket by itself but that didn't make any difference either.

What do you mean by "lifting the ground on the mixer by using a plug adapter"?

I found some more weirdness btw! The buzzing carries on even when the power is switched off at the wall socket (for the mixer, not the speakers). I have to actually physically unplug it for it to stop. I really don't get it because I thought turning it off at the wall socket would cut the connections!
mack420 6:46 AM - 23 February, 2010
mt 57 is humming terribly using aux out also.. its a really deep,bass tyope humming.. Its 3 times louder than the music. the music can barely be heard.
prglewis 5:34 PM - 23 February, 2010
not good! mine is quiet, I can drown it out... do you get the humming even when the mixer is switched off? or not plugged into the computer? etc...?

also, anyone from serato / rane able to help on this maybe...?