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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 1, 2007 12:28:02 GMT
Hi Paul,
Hopefully you or someone else will be able to help with this.
I would like to use my laptop at gigs but because of a slight but very annoying buzzing/humming/crackling sound when connected to my PA amp I really don't feel comfortable doing so.
Everything is fine while the backing track is playing but once finished, and during the pause before the next track, there's that annoying sound.
Interestingly enough this does not happen if I just use battery power, but unfortunately this option is not really feasible as I only get about an hour and forty minutes use from each charge.
I have tried moving the laptop as far away from the amp as possible but to no avail.
When I use a mini disk or MP3 player there's no problem but I would really like to use the laptop for certain gigs.
Any suggestions? Is there a filtering devise I can use?
Any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by thingyy on Jun 1, 2007 13:20:13 GMT
Problem is the earth on the transformer. I replaced my power plug with a 2 pin one. Too the amazement of all the criitics am still alive.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 1, 2007 13:42:12 GMT
Problem is the earth on the transformer. I replaced my power plug with a 2 pin one. Too the amazement of all the criitics am still alive. Just tried this and it WORKS!  Thanks man  |
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Post by thingyy on Jun 1, 2007 14:12:46 GMT
Cool,
Hp,Acer and earlier Toshiba are some I know that have earthing problems. You can buy a 3 - 2 pin converter if you are not handy with a screwdriver and side cutters.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 1, 2007 14:15:44 GMT
Thanks but I have just done the bizz and am amazed by the result. BTW my lappy is a Compaq Presario.
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Post by thingyy on Jun 1, 2007 14:18:34 GMT
Yeh mine was compaq amada, I think they have HP components.
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 1, 2007 14:26:55 GMT
Yeh mine was compaq amada, I think they have HP components. That's right Thingy. In fact they are now owned by HP |
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Post by ziggy on Jun 1, 2007 15:52:28 GMT
They're closing their factory in Birmingham. Oops, sorry, that's the sauce factory! Lol
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Post by thingyy on Jun 1, 2007 16:23:49 GMT
Nice sauce too with a bacon butty.
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Post by paulhcctt on Jun 2, 2007 0:00:08 GMT
DANG!!!!!
I go away for a night and you all become IT experts!!!!! HAHA!!!
Dell also suffer the same problem.........
Well done guys, very well answered!!!!
Blue Peter Badges all round!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Steptoe on Jun 2, 2007 2:44:19 GMT
My Laptop only has a 2 pin plug! I'm surprised that yours has an earth lug on it. This problem has been raised before: Background Noise |
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Post by larryc on Jun 2, 2007 2:48:35 GMT
DANG!!!!! I go away for a night and you all become IT experts!!!!! HAHA!!! Dell also suffer the same problem......... Well done guys, very well answered!!!! Blue Peter Badges all round!!!!!!!!!!!! hehehe an old mate of mine reckoned an expert is someone who traveled more then 25 miles to do the job lol |
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Post by thingyy on Jun 2, 2007 3:40:01 GMT
Steptoe, what make and model lappy are you using?
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Post by thingyy on Jun 2, 2007 3:40:54 GMT
Ex is an unknown factor spurt is a large drip.
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Post by Steptoe on Jun 2, 2007 3:45:45 GMT
Toshiba, I'll have to check on the model later, it's packed away for a gig tonight.
My old Laptop only has a 2 pin plug as well, unfortunately it's not here and I can't remember the brand name.......
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Post by thingyy on Jun 2, 2007 5:59:34 GMT
Okay thanks.
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Post by steveb on Jun 2, 2007 6:14:00 GMT
I have a Toshiba and I also have the dreaded BUZZ, thanks for the advice.
BTW "Thingyy" can you send me your email address
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Post by thingyy on Jun 2, 2007 6:59:12 GMT
As soon as I get one I will put it on my profile
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Post by Emerald Midi on Jun 2, 2007 11:20:28 GMT
As this issue has been resolved thanks to Thingy this thread has been placed in the "Resolved" section. Thanks to everyone for your assistance, especially Thingy |
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Post by Steptoe on Jun 2, 2007 16:00:28 GMT
Steptoe, what make and model lappy are you using? Toshiba Tecra S1 |
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