[mythtv-users] crackling/popping audio

[Ryszard]

i see lots of commercial cables with a black "bump" on teh cable. 
this is iron, and should ideally be positioned about an inch or two
from the computer connected end.

i did read the theory of hte signal and all that and how it works, but
have forgotten .. :-( google will turn something up.

so, grab a good chunk of iron (nails perhaps) and wrap it around your
sound cable and see if that works.  at the very least it may prove a
point,...


On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 22:11:07 -0500, Micah Wedemeyer
<fanmail at micah-wedemeyer.net> wrote:
> Note: Sorry for the repost but I forgot to put a subject line in the previous
> sending.  Many apologies!!
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I get audible crackling while doing anything (live TV, recordings, DVDs) on my
> MythTV box. I noticed that the pops occur in sync with a flashing yellow
> light on my PCMCIA wireless card (Netgear WG511). I know the crackling is not
> part of the  original recording, since if I remove the wireless card, the
> popping stops. Plus, anything involving internet access (ie. mythfilldatabase,
> mythweather, etc.) causes a background buzzing sound.
> 
> My guess is that the interference from the wireless card is adding noise to
> the sound cable. I am using a 3.5mm to RCA Y-adapter to send the sound from
> my computer to the TV.  I bought a rather cheap adapter at Target, so I don't
> know if it's shielded or anything.  Can anyone recommend a good brand?  I'd be
> willing to spend more $$ in order to make sure that I get one that keeps out
> interference.
> 
> Thanks,
> Micah
> 
> Some words to hopefully get this message flagged during archive searches:
> popping
> pop
> crackling
> cracking
> buzzing
> buzz
> wireless
> 
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