Thanks Laurie --

I will look into this!

Cheers,
Jon

--- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Elby Designs" <elby_designs@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> I have come in to this thread part way through so may have missed something
> in which case I apologise.
>
> An isolating USB has its own dedicated power supply (small wall-wart) which
> powers one side of the USB while the other side is powered from the primary
> device
>
> I had a customer approach me a short while ago with a noise problem in his
> recording studio. The problem only existed when he connected to his
> audio-card which was part of his laptop computer. Laptops 9and most other
> computers) are notoriously bad for noise when connected to other equipment
> so I suggested he try this
>
> http://www.dontronics-shop.com/usb-iso-low-full-speed-usb-isolator.html
>
> The problem disappeared immediately and they haven't had a problem since.
>
> This unit is about USD$40
>
> Best Regards
> Laurie Biddulph
> Mobile: 0400 257 645
> Phone: +61 (0)2 4340 0938
> Web: www.elby-designs.com
> Skype: widgetoz
>
> Elby Designs
> 9 Follan Close
> Kariong
> NSW 2250
> Australia
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ] On
> Behalf Of codotinc
> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 2:23 PM
> To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: 1 Re: Doepfer 6U Suitcase making sounds
>
>
>
>
> Thanks Laurie --
>
> Not sure exactly what an isolating USB is, so a quick Google shows me that
> USB isolators are around $100 !
>
> Perhaps I'm not getting what you mean Can you suggest a way to isolate the
> USB -- and this would still provide power for the audio interface
>
> Best,
> Jon
>
> --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , "Elby Designs" <elby_designs@>
> wrote:
> >
> > You could try using an isolating USB.
> >
> >
> > Best Regards
> > Laurie Biddulph
> > Mobile: 0400 257 645
> > Phone: +61 (0)2 4340 0938
> > Web: www.elby-designs.com
> > Skype: widgetoz
> >
> > Elby Designs
> > 9 Follan Close
> > Kariong
> > NSW 2250
> > Australia
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > [mailto: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com ] On Behalf Of codotinc
> > Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2013 6:41 AM
> > To: Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: 1 Re: Doepfer 6U Suitcase making sounds
> >
> > Hi Dieter and Florian --
> >
> > Thanks for your replies.
> >
> > Florian: you were right in your diagnosis -- it was my USB-powered
> > audio interface. The synth was totally quiet until I plugged it into
> > the interface.
> >
> > So, that's sorted but it's a bit of a pain! Now I need to get a new
> > audio interface !
> >
> > Thanks for your help -- glad to know that my PSU is not stuffed.
> >
> > Kind regards,
> > Jon
> >
> > --- In Doepfer_a100@yahoogroups.com , Florian Anwander <fanwander@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hello
> > >
> > > to both Nathan and Jon: is this a mechanical sound or does it come
> > > from the speakers
> > >
> > > If it comes from the speakers, disconnect the audio out from the
> > > A100 system, and connect a headphone with a mini jack connector to
> > > the output of the last module in the audio chain (example: VCA or
> > > mixer) and turn it up. Do you still hear the noise
> > >
> > > If yes, then the problem is in the A100
> > >
> > > If no, then the problem is in the combination of the A100 with the
> > > rest of your system
> > >
> > >
> > > To Jon:
> > > Do you use an computer with and USB Audio interface
> > > If yes: Is the interface USB-powered
> > > If yes: use an interface with an separate power supply.
> > >
> > > USB-power on Audiointerfaces in a studio like environment introduces
> > > HF from the digital signals of the computer in the audio ground.
> > > Those are useful only for standalone usage.
> > >
> > >
> > > Florian
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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