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Audio interface

Forum discussion tagged with Audio interface.
  1. Jimothy36

    Question Several PC issues, USB related

    I've been encountering several issues with my PC, tried countless solutions and yet to find one that works for any. I believe they could be related but possible they aren't. The first issue I encountered is that occasionally, normally once or twice a day, all of my peripherals plugged into the...
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    Question Same headphones, different sound?

    I bought my second pair of DT770's today, and they sound like i'm listening through a bottle in comparison to my old ones which had broke a couple months ago. The change isn't massive, but im very picky and notice a difference. Do i refund these or is a hardware issue? 250ohms, i run them...
  3. Naufalsyq

    Question My PSU had grounding system but my audio interface still produce static noise

    My PSU has grounding system but my audio interface still produce static noises, is it because there's no ferrite bread on my audio interface usb cable? if it is, i'll go get cable with it but i need to make sure it is not my PSU. I'm also certain there's no static electricity throughout my pc...
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    Question Regarding Ammoon AGM-02 and USB Connection

    Hello, so I am using an Ammoon AGM-02 Audio Interface along with a Maono AU-A03T Condenser Microphone. The Interface comes with a USB A to SUB B 2.0 cable. Here are my specs: Mobo: Asus EX-H310-V3 Processor: Intel i5 9400f Ram: Kingston Hyperfury 2x8gb GPU: Zotac GTX1060 6GB PSU: Gigabyte P650B...
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    [SOLVED] Scarlett Solo disconnects keyboard ?

    Hi I'm having this issue where the audio through my Scarlett Solo audio interface keeps crackling especially when on web browser. It also causes my keyboard to constantly disconnect which makes it really difficult to type. I have tried unplugging and change the usb port it is plugged into. It...
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    [SOLVED] Audio Interface or Dac?

    I want to buy a pair of beyerdynamic DT 700 PRO X but this headphone requires something decent to hear good audio. Now in theory, audio interfaces have DACs in them, but the question is, do audio interfaces produce the same audio quality that DAC/AMPs produce? You may tell me that I don't need...
  7. OrdJk

    Question Crackling in headphones ( plugged into audio interface)

    My issue is that my DT 770 pro's are crackling when I use them on my pc ( at random times ). The audio interface I have is the UMC22 by behringer If you have advice / suggestions please drop them down below ! Thanks for reading this
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    [SOLVED] Is Mackie HM-4 an improvement over Behringer UMC-204HD?

    Hi, I recently bought Behringer UMC204HD to use with my guitar and some other stuff. I saw people praising its high sound quality (for the price). But now I've read something about the headphone amplifier being low quality and some recommendations to get a headphone amp if using headphones...
  9. OrdJk

    [SOLVED] I recently bought the DT 770 pro *80 ohm* and am having an issue with it

    I also own a UMC22 and decided to use the headphone port on there to power the DT 770 , So far It had no issues except for when I tried to use my microphone that is also plugged into the UMC22. Basically the issue is that I cannot use both the microphone and headphones because they both use...
  10. Flame1

    [SOLVED] Good audio interface for Fidelio X2HR?

    I was wondering if it would be worth it for me to get some audio interface to plug into my pc and run headphones off of it, something that allows me to plug in 2 pairs of headphones preferably so that when my friend comes around we can both wear headphones and listen to audio from the same PC...
  11. thetimeistwo

    Question How to Get Windows to Read Mono Input as "Stereo"

    I really don't know how to word this as a simple question, so I'll just write out the situation I'm in real quick. I just switched from a (deteriorating) Samson G-Track Pro to a Blue Spark SL going into a Komplete Audio 1, which is a mono microphone going into a "stereo" interface (as in the...
  12. ShawnSMB

    Question Would it be more benificial to upgrade my Microphone or Interface?

    I am currently looking to upgrade my microphone setup, I currently have an "Audio-Technica AT2020 Microphone" and a "Behringer UM2 Audio Interface". This setup hasn't necessarily done me wrong, however, I feel like it could improve. I am debating whether it would be more beneficial to get a new...
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    Question Headphone amp or SoundCard

    Please help i bought BeyerDynamic DT 990 pro 250ohm headphone My pc : Gigabyte Z170X gaming 7 i used rear 3.5mm for my headphone but i have a problem , When I turn up the volume too much, the bass sound of the headphones distorted headphone speakers shaking and sound very bad in Higher...
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    [SOLVED] Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen has constant popping sound on a loop.

    All of a sudden my Interface started making this horrible popping sound that seems like it on a loop. Focusrite control and windows both think the device is working properly but it won't play any sound from windows and the popping sound is still playing. I tried connecting different USB cables...
  15. geckovic02

    [SOLVED] Is this a good combo? (+Question)

    Hi! I want to get myself a new microphone (my current headsetmic is pretty bad) and I was thinking directly going with an XLR setup instead of USB. So I was looking around, watching reviews and comparing prices until I ended up with following setup: Mic: Blue Ember Interface: Presonus...
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    [SOLVED] Audio interface only working as input or output, not both

    Hello, I just bought the RØDE AI-1 audio interface and I have connected my microphone to its input, my speakers to its output and my pc to the interface via usb-c. On my windows 10 pc I have selected the AI-1 as both the input device and the output device, and both of the uses work, but it seems...
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    Question Will my Roland Rubix 22 support 250ohm headphones?

    So the issue is, i have no clue how this whole ohm thing works, i‘ve heard that it may work on some audio interfaces and on some it may require a separat amp, issue is, i literally don‘t know how to check if my audio interface can output to 250ohms or not Audio interface: Roland Rubix 22...
  18. Ace0nPoint

    [SOLVED] How 'illegal' is it to quit a stalled driver install?

    This driver that should have installed in like, 30 seconds. Has been going for like an hour. It seems to have stalled for whatever reason... What do? D= Trying to install a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 It seemed to install its own drivers off some kind of internal storage when I plugged it in...
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    [SOLVED] No audio output on new interface

    I recently set up my new audio interface, a Behringer UM2, but it will not output any sound. For my microphone, I am using a Blue Ember (requires phantom power) and for playback, I am using a Logitech G430 Headset with a 3.5mm to 1/4 adapter to fit the interface. When I use direct monitor, I can...
  20. ShawnSMB

    Question Why does my microphone produce white noise, even when it's unplugged?

    I have a condenser microphone ( the Audio Technica 2020), and I have it connected to a phantom power supply. When I listen or record the microphone audio, I hear a constant loud hissing sound, there is no sound in my room that should be producing that loud of a sound. I thought it was my...
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    Question Buzzing through active monitors - help

    I've been encountering a buzzing sound through my monitors when using my PC, but it worsens when gaming. It sounds like a combination of ground loop, and RF interference. I'm getting my audio via a USB interface, with a set of active monitors plugged into that. I don't get this problem with my...
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    HDD weird clicking sound

    The laptop is half a year old. I am not sure if the click has been around from the very moment I've bought the laptop, but for at least 3 months I can hear it click. I've had HDD-s die on me before, but with a typical click of death and symptoms of PC freezing and similar, however this type of...
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    Overheating motherboard Possibly Faulty

    Here is my build CPU: AMD FX-8370 GPU:ASUS STRIX R9 390x CPU Fan: Cryorig H7 Case: Thor v2 Power Supply: Corsair CXM series 750 watt Motherboard: ASUS M5A99FX PRO R2.0 Ram: Kingston HyperX fury ddr3 (2x8gb) Hard drive: Western Digital blue 1 TB and 120 Samsung SSD Not to long ago I had no...
  24. M

    3000mhz ram with motherboard will it work?

    I am going to be upgrading my PC soon and these are the parts I am buying - 16gb 3000mhz corsair vengance ram - i5 7600k - GIGABYTE Z270X ULTRA Gaming (https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01MU4SS6O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=AUWMZRMCN1SVB&psc=1) this one I was wondering will the CPU and...
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    Gigabyte Gtx 1050 not recognizing Asus 970 gaming Aura Motherboard

    Hey guys I recently got the a new motherboard(Asus 970 gaming) and new graphics card(Gigabyte Gtx 1050) And when i put on my computer it makes 1 short beep and 3 long beeps and i get no response from the monitor and all my parts are brand new. And i don't know what to do. My Psu: Rosewell 750...
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    about the Graphic Card

    is HIS R9 270 a Good Card for gamming and performance ?
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    Does anything in my system need upgraded?

    I built a high-end PC in June 2014 for somewhere up from a £1000, and it is still running well, but I was wondering if anything needs upgraded at the moment and if not, when should i start thinking of upgrading? my specs are: Motherboard: Z87-G45 Gaming RAM: 16GB (cannot for the life of me...
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    Which is the best way to put laptop and monitor on the desk opinions

    I use my laptop with a 25 inch monitor and have them both on my desk. I use the monitor as the main screen. I have and a wireless keyboard which i don't use at the moment and i think to start using it but i don't want to occupy a lot of space. How do you suggest to put them on the desk so that...
  29. D

    Kaspersky or Bitdefender has feature very similar to Comodo Defence+ (HIPS)?

    I'm using Comodo Internet Security and would like to switch to either Kaspersky or Bitdefender. I've got used to the Comodo HIPS (paranoid mode) feature, so my decision between the two product would be based on that.