DJ Acadien
Hi,
I've just used VDJ in a club and I had problem with my laptop's power supply adapter. It seems that whenever I use VDJ with the AC adapter, I get a static ground noise in the background. If I run the laptop on the battery, I don't get the noise.
I use the AC adapter at home where I have a typical stereo that I plug the audio in the AUX with bookshelf speekers and It works fine. However, in the club when I plug my laptop's soundcards to their mixer I get that noise.
Is this problem familiar with you all?
I've just used VDJ in a club and I had problem with my laptop's power supply adapter. It seems that whenever I use VDJ with the AC adapter, I get a static ground noise in the background. If I run the laptop on the battery, I don't get the noise.
I use the AC adapter at home where I have a typical stereo that I plug the audio in the AUX with bookshelf speekers and It works fine. However, in the club when I plug my laptop's soundcards to their mixer I get that noise.
Is this problem familiar with you all?
Inviato Tue 27 Jul 04 @ 9:59 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
yes.. its a very common problem in clubs..
its called "ground loop"..
a problem with the way the equipment is connected
u need a ground loop eliminator..
for more reading (theory):
http://www.smr-home-theatre.org/Ground-Loops/
http://www.epanorama.net/documents/groundloop/index.html
for solution:
search the net for ground loop eliminator, or ask in a local stereo store... they have this :)
its called "ground loop"..
a problem with the way the equipment is connected
u need a ground loop eliminator..
for more reading (theory):
http://www.smr-home-theatre.org/Ground-Loops/
http://www.epanorama.net/documents/groundloop/index.html
for solution:
search the net for ground loop eliminator, or ask in a local stereo store... they have this :)
Inviato Tue 27 Jul 04 @ 10:15 pm
digimixer
Not sure what ground loop is, but i know if my laptop power cables runs too close to the speaker cables that it interferes with the sound.
Keep em as far apart as poss!!
Keep em as far apart as poss!!
Inviato Tue 27 Jul 04 @ 10:38 pm
dmann
To solve the noise problem related to a ground loop simply go the store and purachase a "ground lift adapter" it converts the 3 leg plug to a 2 leg plug eliminating the ground leg hense eliminating the noise caused by the ground loop. I use one on my lap top to solve the same problem. Prices range from $1 to $5 (US) therefore it is a cheap fix. So please don't be so quick to blame the software before you explore other potential causes.
Peace =))
D MANN
Peace =))
D MANN
Inviato Tue 27 Jul 04 @ 10:46 pm
Rune (DJ-In-Norway)
yes... in usa u can remove the ground plug, that is not possible in europe :) so a ground loop eliminator is the solution.... or plug into a non grounded power (although grounding is safty issue for your pc, so ground loop eliminator is better)
and he did not actually blame the software ;) he just said he had a problem with connection pc to powercord
and he did not actually blame the software ;) he just said he had a problem with connection pc to powercord
Inviato Tue 27 Jul 04 @ 11:07 pm
digijoc-Mele
This problem has been discussed before. See my solution @ http://www.virtualdj.com/forum/display.html?topic=3405
I use a pair of these everytime and never worry about ground loop noise again.
http://www.xitel.com/product_gli.htm
I use a pair of these everytime and never worry about ground loop noise again.
http://www.xitel.com/product_gli.htm
Inviato Wed 28 Jul 04 @ 5:13 am
DJ Acadien
Thanks guys. I'll try your solutions and let you know
Inviato Wed 28 Jul 04 @ 4:18 pm
jorgechez
Just like dmann told you it will cost like a $1.00 or what I did I got another D-plug and just take the ground off.
Inviato Wed 28 Jul 04 @ 6:38 pm
Homeboy
I also have found that a usb device such as my cable modem can cause this.
Inviato Wed 28 Jul 04 @ 6:53 pm
Superstom
You could create a "ground lift" yourself.
Get a plug (220V in the Netherlands) a power cord, a connection block. Attach all together, make sure that you dont attach the "earth" wire (Yellow/green in the Netherlands) in the plug. so only the positive and negative wire are attached.
Hope this is clear
Ewout
Get a plug (220V in the Netherlands) a power cord, a connection block. Attach all together, make sure that you dont attach the "earth" wire (Yellow/green in the Netherlands) in the plug. so only the positive and negative wire are attached.
Hope this is clear
Ewout
Inviato Wed 28 Jul 04 @ 7:30 pm
DJ Acadien
Thank you guys, I've tried pluging the AC plug to a power bar that had no ground plug and it works.
Cheers!
Cheers!
Inviato Sat 07 Aug 04 @ 2:52 am